THE MAGAZINE FOR FINANCIAL DIRECTORS AND TREASURERS
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COVER STORY
REX DIVIDEND
It feels good to be a shareholder in Asia these days,
given the dividend wars that are heating up between
companies. But are the unusually high payouts as good for the companies that are giving them?

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FEATURE: WORKING CAPITAL RANKING
GO WITH THE FLOW
Despite periods of intense growth, top Asian performers are improving their working capital management. But the gains are somewhat offset by growing inventories and
shrinking days payables outstanding.
 
FEATURE: EXIT INTERVIEWS
TO BOLDLY GO
The past, present, and future of finance, as viewed by three of Europe’s top retiring CFOs.
 
TECHWATCH
THUMBSCREW, 2.0
Software vendors toughen their stance on licensing fees.
 
MONEYWATCH
ONE WAY STREET
Asian companies are finding Australia an attractive place to invest. Why isn’t Oz returning the favor?
 
SPOTLIGHT: BUSINESS EDUCATION
HIGHER POWER
From college grad to CFO in nine years at GE China’s training program.
 
SPECIAL REPORT: OUTSOURCING
SAME CALLER, NEW MESSAGE
Human resources management lacks cost savings but yields freedom to focus.
 
YOUR MOVE
THE DOMINO EFFECT
When Jardine Matheson’s CFO retires in March, the knock-on effect will be felt throughout the company.