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VIDEO
Can the office make a comeback?
Offices are the “problem child”
of the commercial real estate sector,
with post-pandemic hybrid work
models contributing to record-high
vacancy rates across the globe.
This video from the Financial Times
explores trends such as the rising
demand for energy-efficient buildings
and the repurposing of office spaces
into residential or mixed-use
developments. Experts discuss
the potential role of governments
in facilitating these transitions as well
as the prospect of market recovery
in the coming years.
Financial Times: Can the office make a comeback?
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PODCAST
REPORT
Can you spot a financial fake?
How AI is raising our risks
of billing fraud
How to stop negative
thoughts and reset your mind
for positive thinking
Impact investing through the
balance sheet: A guide for CFOs
and treasury professionals
The Australian Taxation Office
estimates small businesses
over-claim A$2.7 billion annually
in deductions. With AI tools making
it easier to create convincing receipts
and invoices, this figure is expected
to rise, writes Dr Matthew Grosse,
senior lecturer in Accounting
at University of Technology Sydney.
He questions whether digital
authentication could solve the
problem, but acknowledges that it
is not foolproof. Until a secure solution
emerges, Grosse says verification
systems will need to go beyond just
reviewing documents. This analysis
highlights the urgent need to close
the gap between AI-generated claims
and the systems used to verify them.
Though one’s inner voice can cause
stress, it can also be a tool for building
resilience, says psychologist Dr Ethan
Kross in this episode of The Mel
Robbins Podcast. He and Robbins
discuss common patterns of negative
self-talk and share simple techniques
to silence them. They also consider
how a person’s environment can
shape their thoughts. Featuring
practical and accessible advice, the
episode shares important lessons for
managing mental chatter. This
podcast episode is for anyone who
wants to stop overthinking, cultivate a
more positive inner dialogue and stay
focused on their goals.
Organisations are increasingly turning
to impact investments to create
positive change. To advance this goal,
this report presents a framework for
delivering both financial and impact
returns. It outlines how treasury assets
can support sustainability objectives
such as economic inclusion, climate
resilience and community
development while maintaining
liquidity, risk management and return
objectives. It also gives examples
of investments suited to corporate
treasury departments, as well as
the internal infrastructure needed
to manage these investments. This is
a valuable resource for CFOs.
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