
The Trust Dividend: Why Integrity is the New ROI
Profit can be measured in numbers. Trust cannot. Yet in today’s economy, the organisations that earn the most trust are also the ones that achieve
Profit can be measured in numbers. Trust cannot. Yet in today’s economy, the organisations that earn the most trust are also the ones that achieve
South Africa’s economy does not only need growth; it needs trust. Investors no longer respond to optimism alone. They look for proof of discipline, transparency,
AI is no longer a futuristic concept or a boardroom buzzword. It has become a practical tool in finance departments where accuracy, control, and speed
In public finance, accountability is more than a professional duty. It is a promise to citizens that their money will be used honestly, efficiently, and
Numbers tell a story, but people remember the person who gave those numbers meaning. The mark of an exceptional CFO is not only accuracy or
The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on 30 September 2025 has created a defining moment for South African businesses. For years,
When you hear “decentralised finance” (DeFi), your first thought might be: “That’s something for crypto enthusiasts, not CFOs.” But here’s the reality: ignoring DeFi today
Finance has long been obsessed with measurement. If something can be priced, it can be managed. But when it comes to social harm such as
For decades, the CFO’s role was defined narrowly: keep the numbers accurate, manage compliance, secure funding, and protect the balance sheet. It was about discipline,
CFOs know that governance is rarely glamorous. It is the board packs, the compliance filings, the endless detail that few outside the finance function ever