Beware potential risks in big data
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
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The large majority of the work in a corporate treasury department is administration, transaction processing and non-discretionary decision making. This absorbs most of the time and resources in the…
Read moreHow much tax should corporations pay?
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?
Lack of analytics skills hampers internal audit
by Bija Knowles
When it comes to internal audit, technology makes all the difference: 75 per cent of internal audit teams with a strong technology and talent focus contribute significant value to their organisations
GDPR goes live on May 25: DOES IT IMPACT YOU?
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?
EU’s key steps to becoming global hub for fintech
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
GDPR and NIS: Risks and opportunities in data security
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
Be ready for a career change from corporate treasury?
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??
Data can help CFOs overcome their own biases – Deloitte
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
Digitalisation and good economic outlook boost private equity deals
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
How will financial regulation shape the year ahead?
by Bija Knowles
The promised repeal of Dodd-Frank in the US, Europe's GDPR and MiFID II, and rapid fintech developments, some of which bring automation, are some of the regulatory forces shaping 2018
What is the effective, risk free minimum size of the corporate treasury department?
by Jack Large
Are you at risk from AI and/or robots making all posts but ONE disappear?
Companies warned to prepare now for FASB leasing standard
by Bija Knowles
New lease accounting standards will come into effect from 1 January 2019 but few companies are ready. Tax, reporting and technology will be affected
100 days to GDPR: majority of companies will be ready
by Bija Knowles
In the count down to the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the majority of organisations worldwide are now ready to comply – having spent an average of US$1.5 million
How technology will determine future role of business
by Bija Knowles
What are some of the key technology trends likely to disrupt business over the next three years?
Who is responsible when analytics go wrong?
by Bija Knowles
The financial function is set to rely increasingly on artificial intelligence and automation in the coming years – but whose fault is it when the machines get it wrong?
Three waves of autonomy: financial sector hit first
by Bija Knowles
Analysis by PwC identifies three overlapping waves of automation between now and the mid-2030s – financial services are first in line but research shows retraining is key as jobs will be created too
Six CFOs who went out with a bang
by Bija Knowles
What happens after the CFO quits? It can signal uncertainty to financial stakeholders if the departure is announced suddenly or at a critical time
Legal but not fair: the cultural shift on tax
by Bija Knowles
Tax efficiency or tax avoidance: unlike evasion, both are legal and legitimate ways for companies to reduce their tax bill but the issue is increasingly becoming a significant moral challenge
M&A uptick expected in 2018, boosted by cash levels and tech
by Bija Knowles
Companies have got their M&A mojo back but are more likely to look domestically for deals, while technology is smoothing the acquisition process. Overall, more deals are likely to get done in 2018
40% of European firms – 67% globally – unprepared for GDPR
by Bija Knowles
With four months to go, just a third of companies globally have a plan in place to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, which comes into force on 25 May 2018
Thomson Reuters launch Data Privacy Advisor for global privacy compliance
by Kylene Casanova
Next-generation question-answering feature, Ask Watson, helps companies comply with the never ending flood of new data privacy regulations
Data analytics to identify fraud weak spots and improve performance
by Bija Knowles
How can organisations identify actions for better performance, analyse business processes most exposed to risk or fraud, or get insight into customer habits? It's all in the data
Hey Gia: Give me an update on total cash received so far this week
by Kylene Casanova
EMAGIA launches voice activated artificial intelligence digital assistant Gia to optimise the way enterprise finance operates
Are corporate executives ready for 4IR?
by Bija Knowles
Most corporate leaders think that the Fourth Industrial Revolution will lead to greater economic and social equality – but businesses face challenges to adapt and manage workplace change