A former senior adviser at the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia, Kashif Haqqi FCCA has made it his mission to demonstrate how robust financial management can support the delivery of health services. He talks to AB about his successful career in London and Riyadh and why being involved in a complete redesign of the Saudi healthcare system has helped to hone his leadership skills.
Elsewhere, we find out how Sri Lanka’s stock exchange is evolving as its female leadership team tighten listing standards, improve investor education and modernise compliance systems. Their work is vital in making the exchange a key driver of growth and investor confidence.
We also look at why emerging and developing economies lack the capacity to mobilise and deploy sustainable finance despite plenty of investment being available globally. While initiatives are being launched to narrow the climate investment gap, how will countries benefit and what can they do to advance sustainable development?
In our practice section, we get advice from an internal audit expert on what soft skills are essential for successful audits, resulting in recommendations that can be turned into practical safeguards for business. And we hear from practitioners in UAE on how local advisers can support a growing number of startups to stay compliant, competitive and resilient as they take advantage of government empowerment initiatives.
If you are thinking of a career pivot, this month’s ‘Specialise in…’ article looks at what it’s like to work as an ESG assurance professional. Also in our careers section, educator and advocate Arju Bagale ACCA explains why helping students in Nepal to realise their ambitions means the world to her.
