With the hotly anticipated Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 football tournament gripping the continent in July, AB trained its lens on the business of women’s football and rugby, and the record revenues the sports have been enjoying. Find out how the women’s game is cashing in.
This month, our main interview is with Franklin Maitland FCCA, living proof that it’s never too late to take on big challenges in life. At the age of 69, he has just moved his Caribbean-based firm into Kreston Global. A deeply spiritual man, Maitland sees gaining membership of the global accounting network as a milestone along his life’s journey, not a destination. ‘Many opportunities and challenges lie ahead. Far from relaxing, my efforts must be increased,’ he says. Find out how he does it.
Italy is going through a new renaissance, as it continues to be the place of choice for wealthy individuals looking for a tax advantage – and a slice of culture on the side. But while the country is beating other European nations in the contest to attract millionaire migrants, it is losing homegrown talent. Find out more about the dulce vita in Italy.
Communication, flexibility and emotional intelligence drive successful audits and stakeholder confidence, according to Md Maksudul Amin FCCA, the former group head of internal audit at ASA International. He says that while technical rigour provides audit’s foundation, it is empathy and influence that ultimately drive sustainable change, turning recommendations into practical safeguards for the business. Check out his take on soft skills as strategic asset.
Artificial intelligence continues to dominate the profession, as well as the headlines. However, there are varying degrees of enthusiasm over the likely impact of the technology. According to Thomson Reuters, three-quarters of finance professionals in the Americas believe AI will have a significant impact, but the figure pales in comparison with a country on the other side of the Atlantic. Find out who are the most committed AI supporters.
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