Fabless is blameless
The asset-light model is being falsely charged for the global chip shortage. In the early 2000s, I held[…] Read More
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December 2022
September 2022
Mind the GAAP
Why do companies provide non-standard profit numbers as part of their financial reporting? Every investor wants their company[…] Read More
Cashflow is the fount of life
Working capital is crucial. But for many, cash is still king. Chief financial officers have a lot to[…] Read More
June 2022
The pace of change
In an era of constant disruption, the ability to adjust course quickly is the difference between business failure[…] Read More
The first days of fintech
Fintech was a revolution born in the 1970s. In 1977, Fleetwood Mac released the classic album Rumours, the[…] Read More
No more false kings
Legacy banks must deliver for customers – or they will disappear. History is littered with quotes about the[…] Read More
March 2022
DeFi and the future of finance
Decentralized finance is set to rebuild the financial system. In the last 12 months, how many times have[…] Read More
December 2021
Capital costs
Why does the cost of capital vary so widely from one business to another? It’s all about risk.[…] Read More
September 2021
All luxury leads to China
China was the route into the pandemic. For businesses, it’s probably the route out. The developed world is[…] Read More
Work back from the future
A ‘reverse income statement’ is an uncertainty antidote. There is a great fallacy in business planning, one that[…] Read More
June 2021
Amid uncertainty, have options
There is a toolkit for VUCA. Every decision made by executives is intended to create a positive result.[…] Read More
December 2020
Every industrial era is defined by a key financial measure. This is ours.
Enter the new ‘RACE’ for revenue. It’s a good idea to see your world through the eyes of[…] Read More