This month we meet two members still in the early stages of their professional lives who are forging successful careers in very different environments. James Evans FCCA, CFO of fast-growing UAE proptech company Holo, has a passion for helping startups grow, while Shahroz Asif FCCA has progressed quickly to become finance and administration manager at one of the world’s largest airlines, Emirates, in Bangladesh.
Credit rating agency S&P Global expects the direct impact of the US tariffs on Gulf Cooperation Council countries announced in April, currently suspended until July, to be ‘contained’; however, South Asian countries, particularly Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, did not escape the higher rates. In our article we ask practitioners about the advice they are giving their clients to help them weather the uncertainty.
On the digital front, an article looks at how Indian firms are harnessing artificial intelligence to streamline their work processes, and another explores plans for the introduction of e-invoicing in UAE, which comes into force in July 2026.
Companies telling interesting stories through their annual accounts is the latest focus for our financial reporting coverage over coming months, starting with Disney. The profitability of its streaming service and numerous other ventures is laid bare by its disclosures of operating segments. Find out more.
Finally, in our careers slot this month, Dr Rob Yeung asks if it is really possible to change aspects of our personality to improve our performance – or if reinvention is just a comfortable myth.
