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AI efficiency gains dominate business cases, but capability losses are systematically underestimated and often ignored. Vsevolod Shabad explains how to mitigate this critical risk. ...
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Rebuilding trust in a bank that was once on shaky ground
Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale, tells Jean-François Manzoni how restoring financial discipline and protecting the bank’s capacity to innovate under pressure helped restore faith in one of Europe’s oldest institutions...
Slawomir Krupa, how can a 160-year-old bank reinvent itself?
March 10, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Finance • 1 min read • 
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Societe Generale CEO Slawomir Krupa on turnaround decisions, fintech pressure, and why long-term discipline beats short-term noise....
At the centre of everything: how CFOs lead through connection, curiosity and data
Finance cannot be perceived as a back-office function, says Swissport’s Nordics & Baltics CFO Sasa Tulikoura. CFOs must strengthen three priorities: inspiring curiosity in teams, connecting across the business, and building momentum...
Inside the CEO–CFO–Board triumvirate: Why vigilant CFOs matter in high-stakes decisions
At critical moments that can shape a company’s long-term future, the balance of CEO ambition, CFO vigilance, and board oversight can determine success or failure. IMD’s Salvatore Cantale outlines how CFOs can...
How longevity is reshaping work, wealth, and well-being
Increasing longevity is forcing a rethink of public policy, individual lifestyles, and private finances. Yet it is crucial not to overreact or grow unduly alarmed about shifting population dynamics....
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