Many banking professionals start out as customer experience associates, tellers, assistants, or junior advisors—but what does it take to move upstairs, work with more complex clients, and transition into higher-impact areas at the firm? CFI’s mission is to deliver practical, hands-on training and enablement that moves beyond the abstract concepts and classroom-style learning found throughout…
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity campaigning for children’s and young peoples’ mental health. In operation for over 25 years, the past few have brought steady growth as the need for mental health support increased, particularly with the 2020 pandemic and global shutdowns. As Head of Finance, John Decruz-Young was on the lookout for tools…
What is the UK Corporate Governance Code (UKCGC)? The UK Corporate Governance Code (UKCGC) is a comprehensive framework for improving the corporate governance practices and disclosure standards of publicly listed companies in the UK. The Code is applicable to companies with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange, regardless of where they are incorporated….
What is the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)? The SFDR is a framework that provides a common language for financial market participants in the EU to disclose the sustainability attributes and impacts of their investment activities. The regulation specifically requires financial market participants to disclose how they consider sustainability risks when making investment decisions, and…
The Origins of the US Debt Ceiling As part of the Second Liberty Bond Act of 1917, the United States Congress established a $15 billion debt ceiling, providing a process to control the amount of US Government bonds the country could issue. Prior to 1917, Congress needed to pass a legislative act that approved the…
May 23, 2023 – Grant Thornton Ethiopia (GTE), a leading provider of advisory, assurance, and tax services in Ethiopia, is proud to announce its partnership with Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) to introduce CFI’s renowned certification and specialization programs in Ethiopia. CFI is globally recognized for its practical learning resources and tools tailored for finance professionals….
November 1, 2023 – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), a leading online provider of banking and finance training and productivity tools, announces its strategic partnership with LinkedIn Learning. This collaboration will see the launch of the CFI Corporate Finance Foundations Professional Certificate on LinkedIn Learning’s platform. This new certificate offers students and professionals an unparalleled opportunity…
As we become increasingly aware of the environmental and social effects caused by modern business operations, many finance and banking leaders are looking for ways to adopt more sustainable and responsible investment strategies. Enter ESG: A powerful lens we can look through to better understand how organizations are impacting factors like greenhouse gas emissions and…
Corporate governance is constantly evolving, as are the ways in which corporations are held accountable. In recent years, the concept of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has become an increasingly important part of the corporate governance conversation. But what does ESG really mean? What does it mean for investors? And why should you care about…
May 16, 2023—Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), the #1 rated online provider of finance and banking training and productivity tools, has launched a new program aimed at building crucial leadership skills for aspiring and senior finance leaders. The CFI Leadership Effectiveness Program provides practical and actionable frameworks that put people and performance first. Strong leadership skills…
