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	OPENING KEYNOTE Making Sense Out of Chaos: What Matters Most for Global Businesses Barbara Novick Vice Chairman and Co-Founder BlackRock Barbara G. Novick is a member of BlackRock's Global Executive and Global Operating Committees and chairs the Government Relations Steering Committee. From the inception of the firm, Novick headed the global client group and oversaw global business development, marketing and client service across equity, fixed income, liquidity, alternative investment and real estate products for institutional and individual investors and their intermediaries worldwide. In her current role, she heads the firm's efforts globally on government relations and public policy. Prior to founding BlackRock, Novick was a vice president in the mortgage products group at the First Boston Corporation where she became head of the portfolio products team. Before this, she was with Morgan Stanley. Novick has authored numerous articles including a series of BlackRock special reports and public policy ViewPoints and First Boston's Mortgage-Related Securities Guide, and she recently joined the Reuters Editorial Advisory Board. Novick graduated cum laude from Cornell University with a B.A.in economics.

	CLOSING KEYNOTE Are We Keeping Up in a Rapidly Changing World? Michael Leiter Director National Counterterrorism Center (2008-2011) Counterterrorism, Cyber Security and National Security Analyst NBC News From 2008 through 2011 Michael E. Leiter served as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), the primary organization in the U.S. government for analysis and integration of all terrorism intelligence-both domestically and overseas. Leiter reported directly to the president in conducting strategic operational planning for U.S. government-wide counterterrorism activities including the integration of U.S. military, intelligence, diplomatic, financial, and homeland security counterterrorism efforts. Leiter received his J.D. from Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude and was president of the Harvard Law Review, and his B.A. from Columbia University. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, the Secretary of Defense Outstanding Public Service Medal, the CIA Seal and the Air Medal (Strike Flight, Three Awards).

Treasurers to Benefit as Visa Europe Cuts Cross-Border FeesEuropean treasurers are poised to save a substantial amount of money on cross-border credit card transactions for their companies now that Visa Europe has announced it is reducing interbank fees for these payments.
May 2013 Payments NewslettersThis month, we bring you all of our exclusive coverage of the recent NACHA Payments conference in San Diego. We hear from retail corporate treasurers on the complications of implementing EMV in the U.S. Many retailers are unconvinced that such expensive upgrades are truly effective or necessary. Corporate treasurers also weigh in on electronic remittance standards, healthcare payments, fraud and more. Also, AFP and Aite Group release a new Payments Decision Guide on acquirer relationships, a eurozone payments expert discusses why the SEPA Direct Debit could cause some corporates to miss next yearís deadline, and more.
Members of Congress Urge SEC to Act on Rating Agency ReformThe SEC held a roundtable May 14 to discuss a new system wherein an independent board would randomly assign initial ratings to nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs). Needless to say, the concept generated many opinions.
Study: Top Hurdles Keeping Treasury from Adopting E-PaymentsAdopting electronic payments is essential for corporates, but one study uncovered substantial obstacles that treasurers must surmount to ensure a successful implementation.
AFP Fraudwatch: Essential Controls for Treasury, FinanceWith payments fraud running rampant, a recent AFP webinar held by a treasury executive provided especially timely advice. Effective internal controls include exception processing, activity specific accounts and more.

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Making Sense Out of Chaos: What Matters Most for Global Businesses

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Are We Keeping Up in a Rapidly Changing World? Michael Leiter

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