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Opening Remarks by Mr Chng Lay Chew Chairman, Singapore CFO ...

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University). This answers a fundamental question – what do<strong>CFO</strong>s actually do? Several facets to this question wereexamined: the key responsibilities of <strong>CFO</strong>s; how these arestructured; what roles occupy most of <strong>CFO</strong>s’ attention; andwhat impacts the effectiveness of <strong>CFO</strong>s.14. Finally, this year we released ‘State of Play: <strong>CFO</strong> &Enterprise Risk Management’ (with PwC). This study focuseson the role that <strong>CFO</strong>s play when it comes to Enterprise RiskManagement. For example, should <strong>CFO</strong>s be the CRO as well?This was just one of the subjects that over 120 <strong>CFO</strong>s, C-suiteexecutives and aspiring <strong>CFO</strong>s discussed at our <strong>CFO</strong> ConnectLunch last month.16. For the second half of 2013, the S<strong>CFO</strong>I will be focusing onthree research studies: Stakeholder Communications;Technology and the <strong>CFO</strong> which covers topics of data analyticsand data security; and Capital related topics such as CapitalStructure and Capital Raising. All three are close to the heartsof <strong>CFO</strong>s and will help us to perform our jobs better post crisis.17. The studies will be presented at the annual <strong>CFO</strong> ConnectSymposium on 7 November. As our signature annualnetworking platform, the Symposium will allow <strong>CFO</strong>s toconnect with regional peers while having the chance to listento presentation on original research studies. I look forward toseeing all of you there!

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