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Finance functions need to be the agents of change in the US' business sustainability roll-out

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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How SMEs can create a more sustainable world details the benefits that sustainable actions have for both business success and the environment.

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  • How SMEs can create a more sustainable world details the benefits that sustainable actions have for both business success and the environment.
  • Acting with urgency on climate change in particular: Guidance on how to have the conversation about climate change, illustrating the need for urgent action, and explaining what is happening globally.
  • He adds, "Finance professionals are the oil that lubricates business and that's a positive thing, but also a risk.
  • Finance can hinder sustainability if we do what we commonly do, be conservative and see ourselves just as stewards of the business rather than agents of change."

Tricor Group Appoints David Ong as Deputy CEO of Singapore Operation

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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Tricor Group (Tricor), Asia's leading business expansion specialist providing integrated business, corporate, investor, human resources and payroll, corporate trust and debt services, fund administration, and governance advisory, today announced the appointment of seasoned ASEAN business leader David Ong as Deputy CEO of Tricor Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • Tricor Group (Tricor), Asia's leading business expansion specialist providing integrated business, corporate, investor, human resources and payroll, corporate trust and debt services, fund administration, and governance advisory, today announced the appointment of seasoned ASEAN business leader David Ong as Deputy CEO of Tricor Singapore.
  • David will report to Lennard Yong, Group CEO of Tricor Group .
  • Lennard Yong, Group CEO of Tricor Group , said: Singapore is a key market for Tricor and over the last few years, Tricor Singapore together with our business operations in Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China have propelled Tricor Group to greater heights.
  • David Ong, Deputy CEO of Tricor Singapore said: Tricor sits at the forefront of global expansion and the integrated professional services industry in Singapore, ASEAN and beyond.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more mainstream, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption

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Friday, August 20, 2021
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Feedback from North American respondents also reveals:

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  • Feedback from North American respondents also reveals:
    A considerable 82% believe that their leaders prioritize ethics as highly as profits compared with 66% globally.
  • 70% believe that the impact of AI on overall standard of living in society is positive compared to 64% globally.
  • This aligns well to the accountancy profession which can play a key role in driving responsible adoption.
  • The depth and breadth of their expertise helps them to see the big picture and chart the best course of action.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more mainstream, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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Feedback from North American respondents also reveals:

Key Points: 
  • Feedback from North American respondents also reveals:
    A considerable 82% believe that their leaders prioritize ethics as highly as profits compared with 66% globally.
  • 70% believe that the impact of AI on overall standard of living in society is positive compared to 64% globally.
  • This aligns well to the accountancy profession which can play a key role in driving responsible adoption.'
  • The depth and breadth of their expertise helps them to see the big picture and chart the best course of action.