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
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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 moreIFRS 9 explained: loan-loss risks will be more visible
by Kylene Casanova
A video by the International Accounting Standards Boards (IASB) explains the background to IFRS 9’s new loan loss accounting requirement and how it contributes to financial stability
Trade policy is major concern for global executives
by Kylene Casanova
In a global survey of economic conditions in March 2017, McKinsey found that executives are more bullish about the global economy now than they were in 2016
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 decision-making practices that improve value and performance
by Kylene Casanova
A recent McKinsey Global Survey found that the way companies allocate resources and make investment decisions is critical to their ability to create shareholder value
The 5 skills ‘agile finance leaders’ need
by Kylene Casanova
Businesses supported by agile finance leaders with these five core skills are considerably more likely to report positive revenue growth and increasing profitability
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
Treasurers must become the CFO’s Strategic Superhero
by Tasja Botha , Capital Markets and Corporate Treasury Lead, EMEA, OpenLink
Forward-thinking Treasurers are catapulting their roles to business change enablers, providing critical information to the Board. Moving the mind-set (and investment) beyond compliance, cost, and technology
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
The FATCA debate rages on
by Kylene Casanova
How exactly should the US government make tax compliance less burdensome for US citizens abroad, while also making the law more effective in collecting taxes owed by wealthy individuals?
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
Top 10 ways to make you a magnetic & compelling manager to attract best candidates
by Adam Gordon , CEO, Social Media Search
The vital LinkedIn practices to be attractive to great people so they want to work with you
5 ways to prepare for treasury change
by Kylene Casanova
If your treasury is thinking about taking on a transformational project, what are some of the key factors to consider before you even begin?
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
4 soft skills treasurers will need to compete in an automated workplace
by Kylene Casanova
No one likes to think they could be replaced by a computer or algorithm but the huge pressure on corporates to be efficient and automated means that many financial jobs will eventually disappear
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