The accounting profession and others in the financial services industry are at risk of extinction due to technological advances.
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In the face of technological threats, it may be tempting to turn finance professionals into data scientists. This isn't the way forward. Instead, they need to find new uses for their expertise.
In an era of data breaches and privacy intrusions, the majority of Canadians want paper bills. So why aren’t organizations listening to them?
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In an era of data breaches and data privacy concerns, governments should enshrine in law a requirement for companies and banks to send paper bills and statements in order to protect consumers.
Young people in Africa are getting addicted to online betting through their mobile phones.
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The European Investment Bank's funding of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline will harm the climate and makes little financial sense.
Brazilian President Temer, Russian President Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Africa’s President Zuma and Indian Prime Minister Modi.
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The promise of BRICS was that it would usher in a new approach to development. But after meeting annually for the last nine years there's no sign that the old order has been challenged.
Organisations increasingly need to put procedures and practices in place to manage their reputation in the social media age.
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The increasing use of social media in the financial sector has made it difficult for companies to exercise control, while at the same time allow employees freedom of expression in the workplace.
Small business owners, such as this vendor in Cape Town, need access to affordable micro loans.
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