Not all cost saving programmes are worth it
by Jack Large
Deloitte’s first global cost management survey report finds cost reduction is a global imperative, but many organizations fail to meet low targets
Best Practices & Benchmarking
Background
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.…
Read moreThe shape of technology in 2018
by Bija Knowles
We're constantly urged to innovate, digitalise and automate, even as technology's pace of change is hard to keep up with. Deloitte's Tech Trends 2018 should help keep updated with key trends
Innovation will bring opportunities, not just automation
by Bija Knowles
Almost a quarter of jobs will be automated in the next seven years, but do we tend to be overly alarmist about this? It's possible that technology will create as many jobs as it takes away
Seven principles for effective financial statements
by Bija Knowles
Irrelevant data or lack of data are some of the key communication errors financial professionals make in disclosures to investors – a report outlines how six companies took steps to improve
18% of multinationals ‘highly confident’ of GDPR compliance
by Bija Knowles
Just 18 per cent of companies are ‘highly confident’ they will be able to comply fully with GDPR by the May 2018 deadline and many organisations may be at risk of non-compliance
Treasures must face the challenges of AI, robotics and blockchain
by Bija Knowles
Only 11 per cent of finance and treasury professionals think their companies are prepared for the changes that artificial intelligence, blockchain and robotics will bring
Data security and privacy is major reporting challenge, say CFOs
by Bija Knowles
Security and privacy of data are two of the main reporting challenges for CFOs according to a report by EY
Is your CFO failing to deliver?
by Jack Large
Are they really a “strategic business partner to the board of directors”? New survey finds that CFOs aren’t always delivering
Regulation, data and Cloud are emerging priorities for US companies
by Bija Knowles
The biggest challenges facing organisations are regulatory compliance, data analytics and Cloud transformation. This is according to a survey by US-based management consultant firm Point B
Takeaways from CFO evolution survey
by Bija Knowles
The CFO Evolution Benchmark Survey by Armanino looks at CFO opinions on factors ranging from the CFO's role, company profitability, headcount and public listings
Corporate treasurers: Where are you going? What is your mission?
by Jack Large
Are you a “Business Driving Treasury”?
The essence of corporate treasury: the do’s and don’ts
by Jack Large
The vital ideas from the WEBchat between three corporate treasury leading players
Today’s 5 magic business questions and 5 critical corporate treasury questions
by Jack Large
Start your key initiatives with these vital questions
Future evolution of treasury management
by Jack Large
The World Payments Report 2017 predictions on what will happen in five key areas
IFRS Foundation to publish amendments to IFRS 9 and IAS 28
by Bija Knowles
The IFRS Foundation is set to publish amendments to IFRS 9 (for financial instruments and hedge accounting) and IAS 28 (for investments in associates)
60% of companies struggling to adopt new FASB rules
by Bija Knowles
Almost two-thirds of public companies are finding it difficult to implement new revenue recognition standards, citing rising costs and time constraints, according to a survey by KPMG
Thomson Reuters introduces LEI Profiling Service to ease MiFID II preparedness
by Jack Large
Global Legal Entity Identifier Service could be the answer to the 2018 European Regulation’s “No LEI, No Trade” mandate
4 actions for next week: get rid of checks, inventory spreadsheets, fintech basics, protect data
by Dan Blumen , Founding Partner, Treasury Alliance Group
Dan Blumen gives his take on next week’s tasks for the busy corporate treasury department
Is blockchain the answer to data security breaches like Equifax?
by Bija Knowles
Several factors made the Equifax data breach particularly serious and costly – so could blockchain technology help make personal identity data more secure online?
52% of companies don’t measure reconciliations performance
by Bija Knowles
There is potential for companies to improve their reconciliations processes, with many companies still relying on manual work, home grown systems and Excel spreadsheets, according to a survey
How MiFID II will curb bank spending on research
by Bija Knowles
MiFID II will require that research is priced separately from execution/trading, meaning that investment managers will have to pay separately for research and trading services from banks
Four essential CV-writing tips for treasurers
by Bija Knowles
Having a sparkling CV that clearly highlights your best qualities, skills and experiences to a potential employer can make the difference when an opportunity knocks
How to create a stand-out CV/resume
by Jack Large
Your CV or resume is the key to getting the first interview. This WEBchat is all about how to make your CV/resume stand out from the crowd.
The do’s and don’ts of corporate treasury
by Jack Large
In any department, particularly in corporate treasury, the biggest problem is what to focus on. What is the essence of a treasurer's job? What should we do? What should we not do?