{
  "id": 9106730,
  "title": "Finance pros cannot escape geopolitics in a changing world, says deputy finance minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/finance-pros-cannot-escape-geopolitics-in-a-changing-world-says-9106730",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-22T07:22:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/22/finance-pros-cannot-escape-geopolitics-in-a-changing-world-says-deputy-finance-minister/236096"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance experts need to adjust to a rapidly evolving global situation influenced by geopolitical changes, climate concerns, artificial intelligence (AI), and increasing trust issues. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong highlighted that the transformation of the global environment in recent years has presented new challenges for businesses and financial professionals, necessitating a reevaluation of financial systems and structures. Liew pointed out that architects of financial systems cannot evade geopolitical factors, and it's crucial for accountants to acquire knowledge about geopolitics and geoeconomics to prepare for future challenges. He noted that the years ahead will differ significantly from the pre-2020 era, with the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing geopolitical conflicts reshaping the global landscape. Consequently, Liew stressed the importance of financial professionals understanding worldwide geopolitical developments, especially as businesses encounter growing risks to investments, technology, and supply chains. He emphasized supply chain resilience as a key issue, pointing out that businesses have historically assumed automatic movement of goods via container ships without considering their origins, alternative raw material sources, and contingency plans for supply chain disruptions. Liew stated that these are the questions that financial system stakeholders must address. Regarding climate and sustainability, he stressed that accountants can no longer ignore these issues, emphasizing the need for the profession to explore methods of measuring and managing them. Additionally, Liew mentioned that accountants and businesses must adapt and transform their practices to capitalize on the benefits offered by AI. The Leadership Exchange Forum, themed \"Finance as Architect: Aligning Policy, Practice and Technology in the Age of AI,\" convened policymakers, finance leaders, technology experts, and industry practitioners to explore how AI and data are transforming the finance function and its role in fostering business growth. The forum will investigate how financial professionals can bridge the gap between technology and human expertise while upholding professional judgment, ethics, and trust.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Finance professionals must adapt to a rapidly changing global landscape shaped by geopolit...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Finance pros cannot escape geopolitics in a changing world, says deputy finance minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/finance-pros-cannot-escape-geopolitics-in-a-changing-world-says",
        "published": "2026-09-22T07:22:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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