Gaining a Competitive Edge Using Multiple Collection Channels

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

This is a complimentary webinar offered for Treasury and Finance Corporate professionals in the Retail Industry only.

Discover how to integrate a multi-channel collection system that accelerates cash flow and funds availability while reducing operational costs. Learn how a multi-channel payments model can enhance monitoring and provide better auditing and controls. This session will highlight how one organization implemented a competitive business model which satisfied the need to offer its customers a multi-channel payments process while reducing costs and streamlining the receivables operation.

Thank you for your interest in the “Gaining a Competitive Edge Using Multiple Collection Channels” webinar. Please note that this event is limited to Treasury and Finance Corporate professionals in the Retail Industry. This format provides corporate practitioners the opportunity to discuss topical issues openly with their peers. Please contact Liz Burokas at eburokas@afponline.org with questions regarding eligibility.

This session qualifies for one CTP recertification credit.

Speakers:

Jeffrey Paradis
Director, Premium Accounting
Safety Insurance Company

Rose T. Wojciechowski, CTP
Product Manager
The Bank of New York Mellon

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Estimating Capital Costs in Developing Global Economies

Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. ET

The webinar will cover the topics of global risk, global money and capital markets, and culminates in developing an estimate of capital costs in a global environment. The presentation will also use the capital cost build-up model, with practical examples from available published sources on how to cost capital. Examples will also cover privately held businesses, state-owned enterprises, and sources of capital for businesses that are considering 'going-public.' Practical considerations will include estimating capital in Latin America, China, and in developing Asia. 

Objectives

• Gain a more complete understanding of practical global risk elements
• Develop capital cost estimates for projects, division, and businesses in developing global markets
• Identify sources of cash and capital in global markets
• Understand cash-flow risks in developing global markets

Speakers:

Roderic Hewlett, DA, CTP, CFM
President and Managing Partner
H2K Solutions

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PCIDSS Compliance: What You Need to Know

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

This is a complimentary webinar offered for Treasury and Finance Corporate professionals in the Retail Industry only.

Every merchant that accepts credit cards must meet the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS). This webinar will focus on critical issues that need to be addressed in obtaining and maintaining PCDISS compliance. The discussion will include merchant categorization under the standard, how the standard is evolving, the risks and costs of noncompliance, practical actions that can be taken to manage PCIDSS risks, and resources available to help ensure compliance.

Thank you for your interest in the “PCIDSS Compliance: What You Need to Know” webinar. Please note that this event is limited to Treasury and Finance Corporate professionals in the Retail Industry. This format provides corporate practitioners the opportunity to discuss topical issues openly with their peers. Please contact Liz Burokas at eburokas@afponline.org with questions regarding eligibility.

This session qualifies for one CTP recertification credit.

Speakers:

Joseph D. Tinucci
Assistant Treasurer
University of Colorado Treasurer's Office

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Intelligent Goal Setting for Teams - How to Get Results

Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. ET

Most teams fail to get desired results. They become confused between real results and the appearance of results and don't know how to convince management to take action on their recommendations. This session will explain how to avoid these pitfalls and manage both committees and teams to get the results you want. This is crucial information in a period of treasury downsizing where results must be obtained with fewer resources.

Objectives

• Learn how to translate management's desires into measurable goals
• Work with managing committees and focused, work oriented teams to achieve measurable results
• Learn how to gain the support of management at various levels to achieve your goals and bridge politics
• Conquer political infighting and hidden agendas to achieve real progress both in the team environment and for end results

Speakers:

Larry A. Marks
President
Marks & Associates

This webinar has been approved for CTP/CCM recertification credit. The number of credits earned will depend on the length of the live presentation. Please note: All finish times are approximate.

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Counterparty Credit Risk: Models, Tools and Best Practices

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET

This complimentary event is limited to corporate practitioners and financial executives in risk management responsibilities throughout the organization.

It has always been prudent to monitor the credit worthiness of your trading partners, and never more so than in the current economic environment. This webinar will provide the tools and strategies to access and monitor the credit worthiness of vendors, suppliers and trading partners. Basic risk mitigation techniques used to manage trading partner credit risk will also be reviewed.

• Perform a credit analysis on existing or potential trading partners
• Learn to categorize trading partners by risk level and manage exposure accordingly
• Stay current on the credit worthiness of trading partners

Speakers:

Peter J. Pavluk, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Superior Natural Gas Corporation

Gary Haberman
Director of Research
Global Credit Services LLC

Thank you for your interest in the “Gaining Counterparty Credit Risk: Models, Tools and Best Practices” webinar. Please note that this event is limited to corporate practitioners and financial executives in risk management responsibilities throughout the organization (Risk Managers, VP and Director of Risk Management, Chief Risk Officers, Treasurers, Assistant Treasurers, CFOs, Controllers/Senior Auditors). This format provides corporate practitioners the opportunity to discuss topical issues openly with their peers. Please contact Liz Burokas at eburokas@afponline.org with questions regarding eligibility.

This session qualifies for one CTP recertification credit.

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An Unbiased Perspective of Processing Payments: Making an Informed Decision

Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. ET

An increasing number of companies are evaluating their accounts receivable process to determine the best way to process and settle those payments. This session will review how a check can be truncated by using image technology or converted to an ACH transaction. Discover how a company should evaluate its payments options based on funds availability, volume, and regulatory/rules requirements such as eligibility, authorization, retention of payment information, customer notifications and disclosures.

Objectives

• Describe the benefits and relative differences between ACH check conversion and image-based payment clearing alternatives
• Discuss technology and services available in the market to help your organization leverage electronic payments
• Identify the key business drivers to consider for different payment options
• Learn ways to identify the best clearing methods to suit your organizational needs

Speakers:

Terri P. Sands
Managing Director
Payments Information Circle

Howard Forman, AAP
Senior Vice President
Wachovia Treasury Services

This webinar has been approved for CTP/CCM recertification credit. The number of credits earned will depend on the length of the live presentation. Please note: All finish times are approximate.

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