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COVER STORY |
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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? read
the entire story |
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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. |
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FEATURE: EXIT INTERVIEWS |
TO
BOLDLY GO The past, present,
and future of finance, as viewed by three of Europe’s
top retiring CFOs. |
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TECHWATCH |
THUMBSCREW,
2.0
Software vendors toughen their stance
on licensing fees. |
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MONEYWATCH |
ONE WAY
STREET Asian companies are
finding Australia an attractive place to invest. Why isn’t
Oz returning the favor? |
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SPOTLIGHT: BUSINESS EDUCATION |
HIGHER POWER
From college grad to CFO in nine
years at GE China’s training program. |
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SPECIAL REPORT: OUTSOURCING |
SAME CALLER,
NEW MESSAGE
Human resources management lacks
cost savings but yields freedom to focus. |
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YOUR MOVE |
THE
DOMINO EFFECT When Jardine
Matheson’s CFO retires in March, the knock-on effect will
be felt throughout the company. |
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CFO
Asia has won numerous awards from The Society of Publishers
in Asia for both editorial excellence and art and design
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