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May 2013

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CFO: Reinventing the CFOs - A multi-starring role today

Strategist, accountant, investment adviser and CEOs' personal assistant? Yes, insurance CFOs are all these and more. As they navigate the increasingly tougher environment, CFOs say that having a clear vision, an understanding CEO and a strong capable team are the basics that will make their difficult job easier.

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CFO: The plate is full but time is scarce

CFOs of today are feeling the heat of their job's demands and are finding themselves with a full plate of responsibilities and in the glare of the spotlight. With so little time and so much to do, now more than ever they need a strong team and management support behind them. By Manuelita Contreras

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CFO: The co-captain has to wear many hats

CEOs rely on their CFOs for decision makings and regard them as highly indispensable across all areas of business. And with a prolonged low interest rate climate and a tougher regulatory scene, CEOs need their CFOs now more than ever - not just to get the financials right, but to be a co-captain in navigating the company through a turbulent business environment. By Manuelita Contreras


CFO: Asia-Pacific CFO - Balancing risks and growth opportunities in the region

Asia-Pacific will be the dominant driver of world insurance growth by 2020. At the same time, the region is very vulnerable to natural catastrophes and is in many areas severely underinsured. In addition to the volatile political and economic situation around the world, low interest rates, and high credit spreads, what are the main challenges to CFOs in Asia-Pacific? Mr Hermann Pohlchristoph of Munich Re discusses the changing role and expectations of today's CFOs.

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CFO: Transforming the finance function to drive the next era of growth

Mr David Wu from Ernst & Young says many CFOs are looking to improve their finance operating model to meet the needs of the business, investors, joint venture partners, regulators and other stakeholders. He shares two approaches they can take to accomplish this.

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