Journeys to Treasury 2018 Roadmap
by Jack Large
Where the treasury action is in: liquidity management, digitalisation, cybersecurity and global tax
Fraud Prevention
Background
Fraud is wrongful deception for financial gain. The global levels of fraud are huge and growing: according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (AFCE) in the USA, a typical business loses 5…
Read moreBank failures show need for EU AML authority
by Bija Knowles
Following several high profile money laundering cases, the EU still needs better regulation and improved supervision on AML legislation
A third of companies not insured for data breaches
by Bija Knowles
One in three companies would prefer to pay a hacker's ransom fee rather than invest in IT security and insurance
Pros and cons of quarterly reporting: summary of key issues
by Bija Knowles
What financial reporting model is best for your company? Trump has backed a half-yearly model rather than quarterly
Measure corporate culture to protect bottom line
by Bija Knowles
Toxic corporate culture can impact the bottom line. CFOs and treasurers can take this into account to improve risk management
5 areas influencing the cyber threat landscape
by Bija Knowles
Cyberattacks on organisations and infrastructure are likely to increase in number and scale, with five key areas driving the growth
Legitimate procurement + accounting letters? Or cyberattack?
by Bija Knowles
Hundreds of corporates have been receiving what appear to be real procurement and accounting letters – actually sent by cyber criminals
Deutsche and Oracle accelerate move away from paper work
by Bija Knowles
Deutsche Bank and Oracle Financial Services both introduce digital signature and finance solutions to ease paper burden for corporates
6 security considerations for using work devices on holiday
by Bija Knowles
For those who have to connect to work devices while away, certain online security precautions shouldn't be overlooked
Key questions to protect treasury from cyber threats
by Bija Knowles
The EACT has published a guide to ensuring your company is protected from cyber threats
Could biometric payment cards benefit your business?
by Kylene Casanova
Biometric payment cards are set to take off, with benefits for consumers and businesses. A white paper by Precise looks at how
Is your pensioner still alive?
by Jack Large
New technologies can be the solution but………..
How to detect and prevent fraud ….. Sometimes
by Jack Large
Latest reports from - Ravelin, TIS, and Kount - and their good ideas plus vital fraud prevention checklists
What will it take to stop the breaches?
by Jack Large
Protecting data and ID is THE problem in business today
Financial crime: vital to screen all suppliers regularly
by Jack Large
Thomson Reuters 2018 Survey Report - Reveals the true cost of financial crime: 3.1% of annual turnover and much more in many other ways
Six methods to create a secure password (you’ll actually remember)
by Jack Large
Peace of mind for your online life
Fraud prevention rates rise as cybercrime tactics evolve in Europe
by Bija Knowles
High use of mobile devices and evolving fraudster tactics in Europe may be behind a rise in cybercrime attacks but rates of prevention and detection have increased 30 per cent year-on-year
ACT Conference highlights: Brexit Britain to 21st Century Treasury
by Bija Knowles
Today the UK's Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) kicks off its two-day annual conference in Liverpool's King's Dock
New EU rules on money laundering and terrorist financing
by Bija Knowles
The Council of the EU has today adopted a directive strengthening EU rules to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing
Could you benefit from the continuous accounting model?
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
Card fraud trends: EMV security drives fraud online
by Bija Knowles
EMV has tackled card fraud but criminals are focusing elsewhere, including prepaid cards and online ID verification methods, aided by data breaches and the criminal exchange of consumer data
Financial penalties don’t stop corruption in business – EY
by Bija Knowles
Despite more than US$11 billion of financial penalties issued since 2012, 38 per cent of global executives still believe bribery and corrupt practices remain prevalent in business
Greater collaboration needed to tackle growing cyber threat
by Bija Knowles
Greater organisational collaboration in the financial services sector and working alongside law enforcement and government agencies are central to beating cyber criminals
Top 10 cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exploits threatening corporate systems
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