A new series of articles titled 'Going Social' starts in the July 2011 issue of our monthy e-zine Insight.

The series will cover the issues and opportunities surrounding social media that are relevant from the point of view of careers, business, and professional life.

Feel free to leave your comments and questions about the Going Social series here.

The launch of CIMA’s new Reflections from Asia Pacific leaders report in Kuala Lumpur’s plush Mandarin Oriental Hotel was a suitably grand affair.

Female finance professionals are six times less likely than men to make it to the top, according to our latest research. So why are women still under-represented at the top, especially when it has been proven that having women in senior roles is linked to stronger financial performance of organisations?

I have an MBA and I'm in Private Banking (currently - don't know how long I'll continue!) but I'm considering doing my CMGA.  Does anyone have any thoughts on potential career paths after completion? If it's worth it?

Also, study-wise, I'm expecting a heavy load... any thoughts on best methods?

Thanks!

As a follow on to my Denmark trip I popped into Helsinki, Finland for a few meetings at Nokia HQ. I’m sure there are some picturesque office locations all over the world but I was struck by the lakes and forests surrounding the Nokia offices.

I’m not sure it adequately compensates for the mif weather for 9 months of the year but if you can pull-off a summer stint ,go for it.