THE MAGAZINE FOR FINANCIAL DIRECTORS AND TREASURERS
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COVER STORY
PARADISE POSTPONED?
Sri Lanka is waging a troubled peace. For the CFOs of its enduring companies, seeking opportunity in a perilous market is business as usual.
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FEATURE
REVVING UP
GM China CFO John Kett sees continued market share gains from growth in the mainland. But to ensure long-term profitability, he needs local suppliers to rev up too.
 
FEATURE
THE GREAT DIVIDE
CFOs and CIOs were never meant to be opponents, but an era of cost cutting has pitted the priorities of one against the vision of the other.
 
RISK IN CHINA
WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
As a foreign investor, the best way to safeguard your investment is to find an independent, local CFO.
 
POINT OF VIEW
LEARNING TO LOVE SARBOX
The hidden benefit of the stringent US law is that, as a finance chief, it helps you uncover the drivers of your business.
 
RISK MANAGEMENT
ERP-NOT SUITABLE FOR CHINA
ERP with Chinese characteristics can lead to complications.
 
TECHWATCH
THE BIG SLEEP
It's time to revive those IT projects. But that's easier said than done.
 
DEALWATCH
ACQUIRED TASTES
How to survive a buyout if you're the CFO of the target company.
 
CAREERS
GRAPEVINE
Who's moving up, down, and out among Asia's CFOs.