4 reasons why full repeal is not the answer for Dodd-Frank Act – but revision is
by Bija Knowles
A report by CFO Magazine puts forward several arguments for revising some of the regulations that were introduced under the Dodd–Frank Act
Financial Risk Management
Background
Financial risk is made of three basic types: market risk - FX risk, interest risk and commodity risk; counter-party risk - credit and partner risk; and liquidity risk - risk that the company will not…
Read moreFinancial services struggling with culture and conduct risk - survey
by Bija Knowles
Just one in five financial service firms have a working definition of conduct risk and a third have declined a potentially profitable business opportunity due to culture and/or conduct risk concerns
Changes to the COSO ERM Framework unveiled
by Bija Knowles
One of the most widely applied enterprise risk management frameworks – the COSO ERM framework – has been updated to keep in step with rapidly evolving global business risks
Did Dodd-Frank give us bigger banks?
by Bija Knowles
One of the problems Dodd-Frank set out to tackle was banks that were 'too big to fail' – yet in the years since the fall of Lehman Brothers, many banks have become even bigger. New research asks why
65% drop in global capital flows part of new globalisation paradigm
by Bija Knowles
What are the factors shaping the new globalised financial landscape, from China's increasing connectedness to Eurozone banks retreating from cross-border capital lending?
Corporate supply chains subject to unprecedented number of terrorist attacks
by Bija Knowles
Global supply chains suffer three terrorist-related attacks per week, with huge costs for commercial enterprises. 'Corporations must take notice and prepare accordingly' says BSI
Three risks that could spark the next financial crisis
by Bija Knowles
Never mind the black swans, there are visible, known risks in the global economy that have experts concerned of potential future damage to the financial system
Where are your risks?
by Jack Large
First identify them using “Five Effective Methods To Identify Risks In Your Organization” ONLY THEN can you measure and manage them
Derivatives expenses restricted for tax under new UK CIR rules
by Kylene Casanova
Are you up to date on the UK's new rules on corporate interest restriction? From 1 April 2017, UK companies that claim tax deductions on interest expenses have a new set of rules to apply
SWIFT to roll out KYC Registry to non-SWIFT banks
by Kylene Casanova
From September, SWIFT will open up membership of its KYC Registry, used by nearly 4,000 correspondent banks and funds players, to all supervised financial institutions
Opportunities in technology but cyber risks are huge, say c-suite execs
by Kylene Casanova
Cybersecurity is the top operational challenge for c-suite executives, while a positive technological disruption in their sector is also seen as one of the top external opportunities
Brexit confusion could mean a smaller breakfast for Brits
by Kylene Casanova
We're no closer to understanding what Brexit will actually mean for consumers and businesses but analysis suggests as many as 75,000 UK jobs could be at risk and price increases are on the horizon
Mark Carney’s 8 steps to a safer global financial system
by Kylene Casanova
In a letter to G20 leaders meeting in Hamberg this week, Chair of the Financial Stability Board Mark Carney has outlined the areas where more needs to be done to improve financial stability
Basel III: Progress towards banking reform
by Kylene Casanova
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) yesterday published a report updating the progress made on implementing Basel III regulatory reforms
Corporate executives expect trade to increase globally – survey
by Kylene Casanova
Executives are optimistic about the state of the world economy and are increasingly buoyant about trade levels and economic conditions in their home countries, according to a survey by McKinsey
Are we safe from the next financial crisis?
by Kylene Casanova
Conflicting headlines tell us the financial system is safer than ever, while others say the next crisis is around the corner. Should corporate treasurers take these warnings seriously?
Bored of Brexit? Don’t be – the business risks are real
by Kylene Casanova
It's just over a year since the UK voted in a referendum to leave the European Union and, since then, businesses have been trying to understand what this means for trade and business in Britain
Cybersecurity is neglected by most companies in annual reports
by Kylene Casanova
A survey of annual reports published by 800 companies found that most are not providing enough data on their cybersecurity strategies and few consider it a boardroom issue
Corporates and investors brace themselves as Brexit talks begin
by Kylene Casanova
Global investors view the Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU with pessimism, with the majority of investors saying this will have a negative impact on business and assets
Six ways to take the bias out of financial decision-making
by Kylene Casanova
So you think you're unbiased? This in itself is a form of bias, often called 'overconfidence', which we should be careful to avoid when making crucial as well as every-day financial decisions
TriOptima launches triCalculate MVA service as part of its XVA analytics suite
by Kylene Casanova
Corporates can accurately price their whole portfolios and new OTC derivative trade offers
Could Dodd-Frank reforms lead to big bank break-ups?
by Kylene Casanova
The bill to reform the Dodd-Frank Act gives Democrats an opportunity to push for a Glass-Steagall-style separation of Wall St banks
A road map for digitising source-to-pay but invoices difficult to automate fully
by Kylene Casanova
McKinsey report shows the potential is for huge improvements across the entire process maximising the use of the latest technologies and thinking
Treasury priorities for 2017: forecasting, risk and benchmarking bank service fees
by Kylene Casanova
Treasury Strategies has surveyed 450 corporate treasurers on their priorities for 2017. Cash flow forecasting and financial/FX risk management remain at the top of the treasury agenda