November 2012 Risk Newsletter

By Staff Writers
Published: 2012-11-07

Is that personal smartphone of yours with office email secure? It may not be. Given that smartphones and tablets are easy to lose and easy to hack, the threat is growing exponentially. And, are corporates or banks liable when fraudsters strike? Meanwhile, Mark O. Conner explains the new development corporate investors should beware of, plus Nilly Essaides offers advice on protecting the value of offshore cash.

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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.
6 Tips Treasurers Can Use to Reduce Payment Vendor RiskPayments vendors will claim they are PCI compliant. But smart treasury and finance professionals shouldn't take their word for it.
Murky Outlook: Treasurers Not Taking on RiskAlthough the recent AFP Corporate Cash Indicators™ suggests that corporate treasurers have become more willing to spend some of their excess cash, many do not anticipate a large uptick in spending on capital investments for some time. Treasurers at a recent roundtable in New York co-hosted by BlackRock and the AFP Corporate Treasurers Council indicated they are still very hesitant to take on more risk and spend more money.
AFP Fraudwatch: New Payment Channels Threaten Corporate CashThis week, the recent decrease in fraud incidents might be an indication that fraud is evolving, and moving to a new payments channel. Also, what do recent cybersecurity initiatives by the government mean for corporates?
How Treasurers Manage Insurance Risk: The Newest TrendTreasury risk managers are taking a new approach to the way they identify, aggregate and manage insurance risk. The growing sophistication of insurance markets is giving a boost to the captives market.

November 2012 Risk Newsletter

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