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…
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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
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?
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
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
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??
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
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
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
by Jack Large
Are you at risk from AI and/or robots making all posts but ONE disappear?
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
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
by Bija Knowles
What are some of the key technology trends likely to disrupt business over the next three years?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
by Kylene Casanova
Next-generation question-answering feature, Ask Watson, helps companies comply with the never ending flood of new data privacy regulations
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
by Kylene Casanova
EMAGIA launches voice activated artificial intelligence digital assistant Gia to optimise the way enterprise finance operates
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
by Bija Knowles
Chief financial officers are faced with expanding responsibilities when it comes to driving corporate growth – but taking cost out of the business is an overall priority
by Bija Knowles
While increasing profit margins can relieve short-term cash flow difficulties and appease shareholders, it's not necessarily the way to grow a healthy organisation
