The unexpected departure of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Head of Operations in a financial services firm creates immediate…
Need to Urgently Hire a CFO for a Financial Services Firm? What You Need to Know
When an asset manager, bank, hedge fund, or other regulated firm suddenly loses its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), it creates…
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CFO to CEO in Financial Services – Navigating the Transition
The shift from CFO to CEO in financial services is far from straightforward, requiring not only new skills but a…
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Strategic planning and forecasting in challenging economic times
In challenging economic times, the role of the CFO is more crucial than ever. CFOs in private companies and SMEs…
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Charting the course: Key considerations for appointing your first COO in Fintech
Fram has worked with a wide range of FinTechs including lenders, reconciliations specialists, and wealthtechs. Here, we delve into the…
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How can COOs enhance Operational Resilience in Asset Management and Hedge Funds
Chief Operating Officers are front and centre in fortifying operational resilience amidst an ever evolving and complex landscape. How can…
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Why corporate functions roles within financial services are key
Corporate functions roles within financial services are key. In order to secure the best talent, firms need to revisit how…
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Leading a high performing accountancy team in Financial Services
Whilst everybody talks about a best-in-class finance team, what are the real strategies for developing a high-performance team?…
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What makes a great COO?
Chief Operating Officers are crucial to a business but often CEOs are looked at more favourably whilst arguably, both roles…
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CFOs – can you play a bad hand well?
The COVID pandemic has brought it’s own set of challenges and this has put pressure on finance teams to provide…
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Working from home – time to review the compliance risks?
The decision to instigate a lockdown created many unintended consequences and one of these was heightened compliance risks.…
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What makes a good Investment Analyst?
We’ve seen a real growth in roles in Investment Analysis of late. Here are some of the key things firms…