13 takeaways from the Treasury Barometer 2018
by Bija Knowles
Corporate treasurers in the Netherlands share their views on sustainability, diversity and technology in treasury
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CFOs have opportunity to drive organisational change
by Bija Knowles
The CFO’s role is broader and more complex than it was even two years ago, with greater responsibility and scope to drive change
Professional networking for today’s innovative thinker
by Geri Westphal, Founding Partner, LeanUp, LLC,
How a professional network can really help in personal development
CTMfile picks out the 12 AFP sessions you won’t want to miss (UPDATED)
by Bija Knowles
The programme this year is huge – here are some of the highlights from the conference and the exhibition floor
Treasury Leaders Summit: Six panels not to miss
by CTMfile
The themes of the summit include treasury transformation, evolving treasury technology and the role of the corporate treasurer
CFO summit highlights need for bold finance decisions
by CTMfile
The MIT Sloan School of Management has announced the speaker line-up and agenda for this year's CFO Summit
11 treasury speakers not to miss at EuroFinance Geneva
by Bija Knowles
CTMfile's selection of some of the corporate treasury speakers that really stand out on this year's programme at EuroFinance Geneva
PayPal CFO’s 7 skills for financial leadership
by Bija Knowles
In a recent report by recruitment company Hays, PayPal's China CFO, John Jin, outlines the skills needed for his role
96% of accountants say tech will change their job by 2028
by CTMfile
Accountancy firms are poised for major transformation, with the vast majority expecting automation of key accountancy tasks
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
Five ways to boost CFO-board rapport
by Bija Knowles
These communication skills and practices help CFOs interact and develop a healthy relationship with board members
‘Watershed moment’ to boost female careers in finance
by Bija Knowles
Financial services must act now to support women in senior positions, with three key strategies for improving opportunities
94% of CFOs struggle to find employees with digital skills
by Bija Knowles
Digital transformation means new skills are needed in the finance department – but the majority of CFOs face recruitment difficulties
Finance leaders must tackle weaknesses, adapt to digital age
by Bija Knowles
Survey highlights weaknesses within financial and corporate treasury teams that could be a barrier to digital transformation
Could an effective finance committee have averted GE’s woes?
by Bija Knowles
One of America's biggest firms is struggling – but a finance committee would have helped to avoid serious cash management mistakes
The CFO who called out deception at Theranos
by Bija Knowles
The Theranos story is one of ambition and deceit – but it's also about a CFO who stood up to a powerful and charismatic leader
Do we still need traditional financial metrics?
by Bija Knowles
How is the role of traditional metrics changing with new technologies and are financial metrics used today still relevant?
Top 10 concerns in financial services: Skills shortage #1
by Bija Knowles
Tightened regulatory controls, new business processes and employee training are key worries, say financial services directors
3 strategies to make a success of new business opportunities
by Bija Knowles
Focus on strengthening core business before investing in new markets and ensure synergies between old and new
Domestic red tape and skills top concerns for private firms
by Bija Knowles
According to a PwC survey of 2,450 companies across 31 European countries, private businesses feel more burdened by domestic red tape than by EU bureaucracy
Treasurers in 2018: more engaged, satisfied, strategic
by Bija Knowles
The ACT's annual report paints a picture of corporate treasurers who are more satisfied and engaged with their roles, are more highly skilled and have greater interaction with the board
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
CFO skills and tools for digital transformation
by Bija Knowles
Industry 4.0 is giving rise to a new genre of CFO, with a deeper understanding of digital transformation – a new white paper outlines five of the key skills needed
Consumers already open to voice banking – will treasurers follow?
by Bija Knowles
Corporate banking often follows consumer trends and a recent study shows that the majority of consumers are open to the idea of voice banking using smart speakers