Stephen Poloz on the volatility disrupting the global economy City Talk This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. The era of global volatility is demanding rigour and quick thinking from finance professionals. Stephen Poloz, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, charts a course through the noise. The title of Stephen Poloz’s book, The Next Age of Uncertainty, is a wink to a formative text in his [...]
Lord Michael Hastings on improving corporate citizenship City Talk This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Lord Michael Hastings tells Laurence Eastham how far business has come in recognising its responsibilities to society – but why the journey has really only just begun Business has incorporated a new language. It’s one that gives values and purpose equal rank alongside revenue and profit. And it’s a shift that reflects [...]
Baroness Lane Fox on digitalisation, accessibility and equality City Talk This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Digitalisation is supercharging business practice, but it must not happen at the expense of accessibility and equality, Baroness Lane Fox tells Laurence Eastham Baroness Martha Lane Fox is one of the UK’s leading voices in technology and digital transformation. It’s a reputation that has been well earned, not [...]
Jacky Wright, Microsoft’s Chief Digital Officer on technology, ethics and business November 29, 2021 This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Jacky Wright, Corporate VP and Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft US, tells Laurence Eastham why business and society thrive at the intersection of technology and ethics, and why we’ve now hit a critical juncture. As Corporate VP and Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft US, Jacky Wright has a pivotal role [...]
How finance can help forge a cleaner future for all November 5, 2021 This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Finance can help forge a cleaner future for all, and the contribution of accountants will prove essential, says James Alexander, CEO of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association Earlier this year, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) celebrated its 30th birthday by publishing its policy [...]
Afdhel Aziz: Accountants should help businesses realise good is the new cool September 6, 2021 This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Afdhel Aziz left a successful career in marketing to found his purpose consultancy, Conspiracy of Love. He tells Laurence Eastham why accountants must help businesses redirect their energies from ‘cool’ to ‘good’ There’s no denying that Afdhel Aziz is cool. He joins the interview with CA magazine from [...]
Dame Helena Morrissey on how the business rulebook is being rewritten August 31, 2021 Baroness Helena Morrissey tells Laurence Eastham how economic uncertainty, flexible working and the growth of soft skills are combining to rewrite the business rulebook. This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Baroness Morrissey has an enviable track record when it comes to predicting the future. As CEO of Newton Investment Management, her keen eye [...]
How accountancy can take the lead when it comes to inclusive workplaces August 12, 2021 This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. As CEO of Stemettes, Anne-Marie Imafidon is on a mission to ensure that careers in Stem are open and welcoming to all. She explains how accountancy can take the lead when it comes to inclusive workplaces Introduction: Laurence Eastham Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE has parlayed her beginnings as a [...]
Bridging the gap: The ICAS Foundation aims to ensure a career in accountancy is open to all August 2, 2021 The ICAS Foundation exists to ensure a person’s background is no barrier to a career in accountancy. We hear how it is working to minimise the pandemic’s impact on a new generation of students. This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Accountancy is a career path that should be open to all. Yet, despite improvements [...]
Mindy Lubber, CEO of Ceres, on why the private sector must wake up to the economic impact of climate change June 18, 2021 As President and CEO of Ceres, Mindy Lubber is a world-leading voice on sustainability and finance. She tells Laurence Eastham why the private sector must act now on climate change or risk being left behind. Ceres has been there from the very start. The sustainability advocacy organisation, founded in the wake of the Exxon Valdez [...]
