FX provision evolves as banks withdraw from SME market AND boost other services
by Kylene Casanova
Citi FXGateway opens up new efficiencies in the strategic FX hedging process
Control & Compliance in Operations
Background
Not only do corporate treasurers have to ensure water tight controls in all their operations and risk management, they have to prove it by having full records of what has been carried out and why.…
Read moreFASB Update 2016-01: the update that has got corporate execs worried
by Kylene Casanova
This is an update to FASB standards that primarily affects companies that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. It will apply from 15 December 2017 but corporates have concerns
Future of work and how disruptive technologies could = 5.1m jobs lost in 2015-2020
by Kylene Casanova
How can you avoid being a casualty of the digitisation tsunami? Carole Berndt emerges from her career break to focus on Future of Work and automation’s impact on corporate banking and other areas
Margin requirements for uncleared derivatives: what does treasury need to know?
by Kylene Casanova
EMIR aims to reduce systemic risks related to OTC derivatives markets and, from February this year, some corporates with OTC derivatives on their books have to have them cleared
IFRS guide: useful overview of progress towards global standards
by Kylene Casanova
The IFRS Foundation has published the 2017 edition of its Pocket Guide to IFRS Standards, with updated information on the progress towards global standards for accounting rules and practices
Is Trump’s tax reform in sync with global corporate tax agenda?
by Kylene Casanova
Last week, US president Trump set out his plans for a drastic cut in the corporate tax rate from 35 per cent to 15 per cent. But the US isn't alone in seeking to push through lower corporate tax rates
GDPR: a year away but 86% of companies worried about compliance
by Kylene Casanova
By May 2018, companies will have spent an average of €1.3 million ($1.4 million) on systems and training to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation
Virtual world improves control and cuts costs in the real world
by Kylene Casanova
Virtual accounts and cards: Minimise reconciliation admin and hassle. Show who the payment was from and what for. New Amadeus and US Bank B2B virtual card shows how
Top 10 errors and solutions in submitting expenses & ultimate solution
by Kylene Casanova
New technologies and systems are changing and simplify expense management. Combine this with VAT collection = the ultimate solution?
UK’s new Criminal Finances Bill will increase focus on corporate compliance
by Kylene Casanova
The Criminal Finances Bill will create two new corporate offences of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion. Companies will need to put prevention procedures in place and increase compliance
Would you offer cash to win business? 1/3 of corporate employees would
by Kylene Casanova
77% of business leaders would justify unethical behaviour to help business survive – so how can you tackle corrupt practices? Here are 5 ways to instil ethical behaviour throughout your company
Is your company missing the potential value from financial audit?
by Kylene Casanova
Business leaders are missing out on potential value from financial audits, which can provide insights, identify inefficiencies or risks and help inform corporate best practice
5 steps to start your FASB transition project
by Kylene Casanova
Eighty per cent of CFOs say their company has not yet begun preparations to adopt the FASB lease transaction reporting standards that come into force in the next two years
Internal audit must provide more value - here’s how
by Kylene Casanova
Internal audit needs to provide more value to their organisations to help executives manage market disruptions. Here are nine ways the internal audit function can provide more support
Internal audit sees increased demand for data analytics
by Kylene Casanova
In line with the growing use of data analytics across the financial function, 66 per cent of internal audit functions now employ data analytics in audit processes – but data quality remains a challenge
Could Shareholder rights directive boost corporate long-term vision?
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission is in the final stages of revising the Shareholder rights directive, which aims to address some of the shortcomings in the corporate governance of listed companies
Block chain technology acceptance grows as BIS endorses & China adopts SCF system
by Kylene Casanova
Three reports shows progress and why DLT is expected to be mainstream within 10 years
4 reasons why FATCA is here to stay
by Kylene Casanova
There's renewed energy in the ongoing campaign to repeal the US foreign tax law. But two global tax experts from PwC and Deloitte say it's unlikely that FATCA will be repealed
Why non-GAAP measures are keeping the IASB awake at night
by Kylene Casanova
Almost all public companies use non-GAAP earnings measures but there is a need to rationalise their use to avoid bad practice
How to be magnetic and compelling on social media to attract best treasury talent
by Kylene Casanova
Adam Gordon, CEO of Social Media Search discusses the techniques and technologies to ensure great corporate treasury people will want to join your team
How EC will tackle withholding tax relief procedures
by Kylene Casanova
A European Commission report looks at how to tackle national barriers with a view to boosting cross-border investments in the EU – and one of the main problems is withholding tax refunds
Top 10 things to do to survive and prosper in corporate treasury
by Kylene Casanova
Paul Stheeman gives his top 10 based on his extensive experience in running corporate treasury departments and corporate treasury programmes
How will Finance Bill affect UK-based corporate tax?
by Kylene Casanova
The UK's Finance Bill 2017 could gain the British government £4 billion by 2021. UK-based corporate treasurers should be aware of how the interest restriction laws could affect their company
FATCA is doomed?
by Kylene Casanova
deVere's campaign to repeal America’s toxic global tax law turns up the heat in DC