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- AFP Interview with Jiro Okochi 12:19 AFP Podcast speaks with Jiro Okochi, the CEO of Reval, a global derivative risk management and hedge accounting provider with over 375 corporate treasury clients around the world. Okochi recently was appointed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Markets Advisory Committee.
December 16, 2009
- AFP Interview with Gillian Tett 23:58 AFP Podcast speaks to Gillian Tett, an expert on capital markets and they role they played in the global financial crisis. She is widely credited with being the first to cover the credit crunch in the mainstream press and has won three prestigious journalism awards for her coverage of capital markets.
September 16, 2009
- AFP Interview with Alice Schroeder 9:29 AFP Podcast speaks to Alice Schroeder, the author of The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, the first and only authorized biography of Warren Buffet, “the Oracle of Omaha.” The book gives a never-before seen look at his relationships, investing and philanthropy and is a #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller.
September 4, 2009
- AFP Interview with Michael Lewis 28:07 AFP Podcast talks to the best-selling author and former bond trader about his recent book Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity, which dissects the financial booms and busts that have occurred since the crash of 1987.
July 24, 2009
- AFP Interview with Robert Reich 25:27 AFP Podcast discusses the current economic climate with Robert Reich, Professor of Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley, and former Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration. Professor Reich will be speaking at this year's Annual Conference.
July 1, 2009
- AFP Interview with Karen McClelland 3:10 Karen McClelland, a Research Analyst with AFP, discusses the findings of the 2009 AFP Compensation Survey.
June 24, 2009
- AFP Interview with Peter J. Pavluk 8:42 AFP Podcast talks with Peter J. Pavluk, the CFO of Superior Natural Gas Corp.
March 18, 2009
- AFP Interview with Brian Kalish 13:50 Brian Kalish, Director, Finance Practice for AFP, discusses today's volatile market and the challenges facing CFOs.
February 4, 2009
- AFP Interview with Jean Furter 10:25 AFP Podcasts discusses present and future risk issues with Jean Furter, the Treasurer of Brocade Communications.
December 18, 2008
- AFP Interview with Peter Fahrenthold 11:22 AFP discusses financial risk today with Peter Fahrenthold, Managing Director of Risk Management for Continental Airlines, who will be hosting a roundtable at the upcoming AFP Corporate Risk Forum.
December 10, 2008
- AFP Interview with Robert Simmons 12:48 AFP Podcast discusses the current market situation with Robert Simmons, a consultant specializing in Corporate Finance.
October 1, 2008
- AFP Interview with Mark Conner 8:24 AFP Podcast talks about the current state of the markets with Mark Conner of Corporate Treasury Investment Consulting.
September 17, 2008
- AFP Podcast - Country Profiles Quarterly Update 22:02 AFP Podcast talks with the author of AFP's Country Profiles, detailing the latest updates to financial systems around the globe.
September 10, 2008
- AFP Interview with Ron Insana 7:30 AFP Podcast talks with Ron Insana, Senior Analyst and Commentator for CNBC, and a speaker at the upcoming AFP Annual Conference in Los Angeles.
June 11, 2008
- AFP Interview with John Miller 6:15 AFP Podcast talks with John Miller, author of "QBQ! The Question Behind the Question" and "Flipping the Switch...Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability".
May 28, 2008
- Credit Crunch Discussion with Andy Busch 6:03 Andy Busch, Global FX Strategist for BMO Capital Markets, discusses the credit crunch and where we are headed.
April 30, 2008
- Country Profiles Quarterly Update 21:40 AFP Podcast takes a look at recent changes in payment systems and regulatory updates from throughout the world. This discussion covers the quarterly update of AFP's Country Profiles, which are underwritten by the Bank of New York Mellon.
April 16, 2008
- AFP Interview with Ernie Humphrey 10:43 AFP Podcast talks to Ernie Humphrey, AFP's Director of Treasury Services, about his plans for the future with AFP's Treasury content.
March 4, 2008
- AFP Interview with Craig Martin 6:01 AFP Podcast discusses the credit crisis with Craig Martin, AFP's Directory of Executive Programs.
February 13, 2008
- AFP Interview with Michael Gregory 3:58 AFP Podcast discusses the Canadian Economic Outlook with Michael Gregory, Senior Economist with BMO Capital Markets at the 2007 AFP Annual Conference in Boston
January 30, 2008
- AFP Interview with Kraig Conrad 9:32 Kraig Conrad, AFP's Director of Corporate Finance and Risk Management, discusses the changing perspectives of the Risk Management landscape.
December 5, 2007
- AFP Interview with John Rieger 7:38 AFP's Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting discusses the credit crunch at the 2007 AFP Annual Conference in Boston.
November 21, 2007
- AFP Interview with Chris Bjorke 7:11 Chris Bjorke, an AFP and ChinaForum.com staff writer discuss the latest issues happening with China.
November 14, 2007
- Coverage of the 2007 AFP Annual Conference in Boston 4:08 AFP Podcast hits the floor of the Boston Convention Center to interview practicioners on their conference experience.
October 24, 2007
- AFP Interview with Kraig Conrad 12:18 Kraig Conrad, AFP's Director of Corporate Finance and Risk Management, discusses the concept of Insurance Relationship Management.
October 17, 2007
- Interview with Betty Penzner 6:15 Betty Penzner, AFP's Communications Manager, provides tips and strategies on how to deal with the press during a financial crisis.
October 10, 2007
- AFP Interview with Chris Bjorke 7:01 Chris Bjorke, AFP and ChinaForum.com staff writer, gives us his monthly update on the latest issues with China.
October 3, 2007
- AFP Interview with John Rieger, Part 2 10:32 For the second half of this two-part series, John Rieger (AFP's Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting) examines the latest accounting-related issues that are impacting the profession. This week, John provides takes an in-depth look at the recent overhaul of SOX 404.
September 26, 2007
- AFP Interview with John Rieger, Part 1 9:18 In the first of this two-part series, John Rieger (AFP's Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting) examines some of the latest accounting-related issues that are impacting the profession. This week, John looks at the recent subprime crisis, and how it might change the definition of items that used to be considered cash.
September 19, 2007
- Across The Pond With gtnews 15:08 AFP Podcast spoke to gtnews' Petra Van Duuren to highlight the site's hottest topics among their corporate user base.
September 12, 2007
- Chris Bjorke Talks China 5:34 Chris Bjorke, AFP and ChinaForum.com staff writer, gives us his monthly update on the latest issues with China.
September 5, 2007
- AFP Interview with Kraig Conrad 9:41 Kraig Conrad, AFP's Director of Corporate Finance and Risk Manangement, discusses the challenges presented by recent events in the financial markets.
August 29, 2007
- AFP Discussion with Betty Penzner 9:41 Betty Penzner, AFP's Communications Manager, discusses her recent story on NACHA and the organization's Chairman, Steve Ellis.
August 22, 2007
- AFP Honors Profile: Paul Honda 5:38 AFP Podcast talks with Paul Honda, the Assistant Vice President of Finance & Administration and Compliance Officer of American Honda Finance Corporation, about the challenges he faces on the job and more.
August 15, 2007
- Interview with Kevin Roth 7:59 AFP Podcast talks with Kevin Roth, AFP's Director of Research and Data Standards, about the 2007 AFP Compensation Survey results.
August 8, 2007
- gtnews on Islamic Finance 7:26 gtnews editor Ben Poole talks about his reporting of Islamic finance.
August 1, 2007
- China's New Labor Laws 7:37 AFP Podcast talks to Christopher Bjorke, an AFP and ChinaForum.com staff writer, about China's recent labor laws.
July 25, 2007
- AFP Interview with Paul Rouse 5:56 AFP Podcast talks with Paul Rouse, Vice President and Treasurer of YellowBook USA about a variety of topics, including his thoughts on the future of the profession, the challenges he deals with on the job, and becoming a CTP.
July 18, 2007
- AFP Interview with Mike Jacobs 8:50 AFP Podcast talks to Mike Jacobs, senior VP and treasurer of First Data Corp about the challenges of his position, the future of the profession, and more.
July 11, 2007
- AFP Interview with Ken Burns 15:42 In observance of the Fourth of July, AFP Podcast talks to film maker Ken Burns, who has won awards for his documentaries about American history.
July 5, 2007
- AFP Interview With Peter Simonse 10:10 AFP Podcast talks to Peter Simonse, Vice President and Treasurer of Land O' Lakes, about his on-the-job challenges, being a CTP, and more.
June 27, 2007
- AFP Interview With Christopher Bjorke 7:33 AFP Podcast talks to AFP and ChinaForum.com staff writer Christopher Bjorke about China's impact on the stability of the global marketplace.
June 20, 2007
- Compliance With John Rieger 12:16 John Rieger, AFP's Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting, discusses the recent changes to SOX 404.
June 13, 2007
- Corporate Treasurers Discussion 9:36 Craig Martin, AFP's Director of Executive programs, discusses the current environment for corporate treasurers.
June 6, 2007
- Interview with Carol Frohlinger 9:05 AFP Podcast talks to Carol Frohlinger, co-author of "Her Place at the Table: A Woman's Guide to Negotating Five Key Challenges to Leadership Success" and a co-founder of Negotiating Women, Inc.
May 30, 2007
- The Future of Treasury 9:05 Betty Penzner, AFP's Communications Manager, discusses her recent interview with Steven Fisher, Treasurer of SAIC, which covered a range of topics from risk management to the future of the treasury profession.
May 23, 2007
- China Open to Competition? 7:11 Christopher Bjorke, AFP Staff Writer covering International Topics, provides his analysis on China's recent decision to open up its' banking industry to foreign competition.
May 16, 2007
- Risk Management Discussion 8:05 Kraig Conrad, AFP's Director of Corporate Finance and Risk Management, discusses his involvement in the risk management field and where he sees it headed in the future.
May 9, 2007
- Upcoming AFP Research 8:01 Kevin Roth, AFP's Director of Research, gives AFP Podcast an exclusive look at some of his upcoming research projects.
May 2, 2007
- The Latest Card Payment Trends 8:55 AFP's Betty Penzner outlines the latest card payment trends and where they are headed.
April 25, 2007
- AFP Discussion Lists 6:38 Take a tour of the AFP Discussion Lists with AFP Web Editor Matt Schoch.
April 18, 2007
- U.S. - China Relations 7:04 AFP Staff Writer and resident China guru Christopher Bjorke provides analysis on a possible new phase of U.S. - China relations.
April 11, 2007
- Risk Management Challenges 8:18 AFP's Kraig Conrad lays out the current risk management challenges when it comes to global supply chain risk, and highlights a few potential solutions.
April 4, 2007
- FASB: What Constitutes Cash? 9:42 AFP's John Rieger talks about his role in FASB's decision to take a hard look at what constitutes cash.
March 28, 2007
- From the Pages of AFP Exchange 10:33 AFP's Betty Penzner shares insight from her recent interview with Jared Poff, treasurer of the massive retailer Big Lots.
March 21, 2007
- AFP's Arlene Chapman on the Payments Survey 9:23 AFP's Arlene Chapman discusses the recent payments fraud survey, plus news and headlines from Online Headlines.
March 14, 2007
- China's Markets Show Global Heft 6:31 AFP's resident China guru, Chris Bjorke, discusses the recent tumultous events in China and what they mean to the rest of the world.
March 7, 2007
- AFP Speaks With Susan Glass 8:25 Susan Glass, CTP, of Hallmark talks about AFP's role in the treasury profession and her appointment to the AFP Board of Directors.
February 28, 2007
- Deloitte's Rosalie Talks Pensions 7:13 Deloitte's Joseph Rosalie shares experience on how to terminate a pension plan. Recorded at the AFP Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
February 21, 2007
- AFP Interview with Brian Coleman, CTP 16:38 Clear Channel's Brian Coleman, CTP, talks about the importance of communication during challenging times and his experiences in the radio business.
February 14, 2007
- AFP's John Rieger Discusses Accounting News 9:03 AFP's John Rieger sits down to discuss accounting and reporting news and how AFP is tackling various issues.
February 7, 2007
- AFP Talks China 6:23 AFP reporter Chris Bjorke stops by the podcast studio to discuss international pressure on China to change how it does business and that country's willingness to listen.
January 31, 2007
- AFP Interview: Kevin Roth, AFP 7:08 AFP Director of Research Kevin Roth discusses the recent Business Outlook Survey. Results show that financial professionals are cautiously optimistic about economic growth in 2007.
January 24, 2007
- Interview With Ernest Humphrey 5:47 Franklin Electric's Ernie Humphrey discusses treasury's role in a merger.
January 17, 2007
- AFP Interview with Maureen O'Boyle 10:03 Maureen O'Boyle, Assistant Treasurer with Shaklee, was recently inducted into AFP's Board of Directors, and shares her thoughts on topics ranging from her experience operating globally, to what qualities she looks for in prospective employees.
January 10, 2007
- AFP Interview With Ethan Kra 12:59 Ethan Kra of Mercer Human Resources Consulting discusses the current state of retirement and pension plans, and their effects on today's workforce.
January 3, 2007
- Michael Colopy Talks China 15:39 Michael Colopy discusses US / China relations and their implications on companies doing business in China.
December 27, 2006
- AFP Interview with Anne Marie Gill 8:18 AFP talks to Anne Marie Gill, Treasury Manager of Jacques Whitford, about foreign exchange risk.
December 20, 2006
- A Discussion With Michael Connolly 9:01 Michael Connolly, the Vice President and Treasurer of Tiffany & Co., sits down with AFP to discuss the issues that are impacting financial professionals today.
December 13, 2006
- Interview with James MacGregor 11:07 James MacGregor, respected China expert and author of "One Billion Customers", provides his expertise on what to watch out for when doing business in China.
December 6, 2006
- AFP Interview with George Thomas 9:21 George Thomas, Executive Vice President of The Clearing House Payments Company, discusses a range of payments issues, including a recent study on wire transfer payments.
November 29, 2006
- AFP Interview with Jeff Cappelletti 7:11 Jeff Cappelletti, a new member of AFP's board of directors, talks about the future of the finance profession and his goals for AFP.
November 22, 2006
- AFP Interview with Brian Breen 10:11 Brian Breen, a new member of AFP's board of directors, discusses a variety of significant topics, including the future of the finance profession.
November 15, 2006
- Interview with John Rieger 7:54 John Rieger, AFP's Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting, discusses the increased importance of accounting for corporate treasurers among other topics.
November 8, 2006
- Interview with Loren Starr 6:39 Loren Starr, AFP's new chairman of the board, discusses a variety of significant topics, including globalization and the future of the finance profession.
November 1, 2006
- Job Interview Tips 6:21 AFP's Pat Culkin gives some important, and often overlooked, tips for job interviewees. Plus a wrapup of the week's treasury and finance headlines.
October 25, 2006
- AFP's Kraig Conrad on Risk Management 10:47 AFP's Kraig Conrad discusses the status of corporate risk management, plus the week's finance and treasury news.
October 18, 2006
- Women in Finance 7:25 AFP's Elizabeth Johns discusses AFP's recent Women in Finance survey (sponsored by Citigroup), which includes some interesting information about how financial professionals look at international experience. Plus, the week's finance and treasury news.
October 11, 2006
- Workforce Trends in China 11:20 AFP's Betty Penzner shares insight on how the Chinese workforce is developing and what problems multi-national corporations can expect, plus the week's finance and treasury news
October 4, 2006
- Feature Interview: AFP's Chris Bjorke Talks China 8:55 AFP's Chris Bjorke talks about the major issues facing multinational corporations as they enter the Chinese market, plus finance and treasury news.
September 27, 2006
- Feature Interview: Disaster Recovery 20:52 AFP presents the struggles of Hibernia Bank following Hurricane Katrina, plus finance and treasury news from the last week.
September 20, 2006
- Feature Interview: AFP President and CEO Jim Kaitz 7:14 AFP presents the week's finance and treasury news, plus an interview with AFP President and CEO Jim Kaitz, to discuss FAS 95. AFP recently sent a comment letter to the FASB regarding the issue.
September 13, 2006
- Feature Interview: Cathy Pin, Director for Cash Management Services, Bank of Montreal 9:19 Cathy Pin, Bank of Montreal's Director for Cash Management Services shares her thoughts on a variety of Canadian corporate finance and treasury topics. Recorded at the AFP Annual Conference
May 16, 2006
- Feature Interview: Andrew Busch, Global Foreign Exchange Strategist, BMO Nesbitt Burns. 10:29 AFP's Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting, John Rieger, talks with Andrew Busch, Global Foreign Exchange Strategist, BMO Nesbitt Burns, about a variety of global finance topics. Recorded at the AFP Annual Conference.
May 16, 2006
- Feature Interview: Randy Barfield 6:38 AFP's Director of Communications, Elizabeth Johns, interviews Randy Barfield, Director of Finance, Sematech, about a variety of corporate finance topics. Recorded at the AFP Annual Conference.
May 16, 2006
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