There is no such thing as general Best Practice, only Good Practices that might be worth using as an indicator of possible practices in your department. Similarly, Benchmarks are not absolute truths.…
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Treasurers and CFOs are increasingly attracted to digital channels and services provided by fintechs – but in a risky economic environment, partner banks still represent reliability and stability
by Hubert Rappold , TIPCO Treasury & Technology GmbH
How to automate, design and document your process steps with the aid of workflows
by Jack Large
Robotics Process Automation will enable corporate treasury departments to do more with the same staff levels
by Bija Knowles
While most corporate treasurers say their companies are implementing basic security measures, serious gaps in corporate cyber defence remain, according to a report by the EIU
by Bija Knowles
KPMG and Blackline collaborate to offer an automated service that enables organisations to access financial data in real time – an approach they say is essential in today's businesses environment
by Bija Knowles
The value of M&A deals worldwide is likely to reach a high in H1 2018, with deals in January to April worth US $1.7 trillion and growth at “the fastest ever pace”, according to Deloitte
by Bija Knowles
Industry 4.0 is giving rise to a new genre of CFO, with a deeper understanding of digital transformation – a new white paper outlines five of the key skills needed
by Bija Knowles
More countries move towards lower-rate tax systems but tax reform in the US, as well as BEPS and EU anti-avoidance directives will shape how governments handle tax this year
by Bija Knowles
What digital threats do companies face today? Ignoring new software security patches, unsupported systems and a lack of strong permission and user access controls are all part of the problem
by Bija Knowles
Corporate banking often follows consumer trends and a recent study shows that the majority of consumers are open to the idea of voice banking using smart speakers
by Bija Knowles
Most financial organisations are already adopting blockchain technology or are considering how to do so. And the CFO is often the primary decision-maker for new blockchain-based fintech
by Jack Large
Celent survey shows heavy development and usage of Artificial Intelligence in many systems and much more to come
by Jack Large
Mission statements are not enough
by Bija Knowles
Confirming what many have known for some time, automation is having a profound impact on the treasury function at some of the world's biggest multinationals
by Bija Knowles
Big data enables far more detailed, tailored analysis of performance, behaviour and markets – but what are the potential risks? A report highlights some of the dangers – as well as the benefits
by Bija Knowles
Corporation tax in the UK has fallen to 19 per cent – but the other side of the coin is a society that has cut spending for hospitals and schools. An IPPR report suggests raising CIT to 24 per cent. Do you agree?
by Jack Large
Are you liable to a fine of 4% of annual global turnover or €20 Million (whichever is greater) due to contravening GDPR regulations in the EU?
by Bija Knowles
The European Commission (EC) has set out some key goals that will progress its aim of becoming a global hub for fintech, including boosting crowdfunding across the Single Market
by Bija Knowles
GDPR is just 10 weeks away but many organisations are not doing all they can to protect data privacy – and some are even missing out on opportunities through fear of collecting too much data
by Jack Large
Harvard Professor, “It’s true that new technology often destroys existing jobs, but it also creates many new possibilities through several different channels.” But is future bright for corporate treasury??
by Bija Knowles
You would expect a close correlation between capital expenditure and return on investment – but studies show this isn't the case, as human bias often gets in the way of rational decision-making
by Bija Knowles
M&A among private equity firms is expected to gain pace in 2018, as a positive economic outlook could offset economic uncertainties such as Brexit - but no M&A growth predicted for UK
by Jack Large
Are you at risk from AI and/or robots making all posts but ONE disappear?
by Jack Large
What to demand of your Enterprise Performance Management solution
