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Treasury & Finance Execs Must Incorporate Sustainability
Corporate sustainability and social responsibility are no longer just something that sound good. Rather, they’re now front and center in corporate strategy.
Corporate sustainability and social responsibility are no longer just something that sound good. Rather, they’re now front and center in corporate strategy.
12/02/2016
Parking Cash Abroad is Risky. Here’s What Treasurers Can Do.
Leaving cash overseas may expose corporates to a high degree of FX volatility, whether they realize it or not.
Leaving cash overseas may expose corporates to a high degree of FX volatility, whether they realize it or not.
12/01/2016
What’s a Smart Contract? And Why Should Treasurers Care?
During a session at the Blockchain for Wall Street conference in New York, experts debated the merit of smart contracts—computer protocols designed to execute contract terms.
During a session at the Blockchain for Wall Street conference in New York, experts debated the merit of smart contracts—computer protocols designed to execute contract terms.
12/01/2016
BEC Scams: Why They’re Still Working
BEC scams have been in play pretty regularly now for the past two years, and they’ve been well reported on. So why are people still falling for them?
BEC scams have been in play pretty regularly now for the past two years, and they’ve been well reported on. So why are people still falling for them?
11/30/2016
Finance as a Business Partner: Contributing to Success
There is no question that finance has a unique view of the organization, able to quantify and, if effective, qualify how contributing systems intersect and contribute to the body.
There is no question that finance has a unique view of the organization, able to quantify and, if effective, qualify how contributing systems intersect and contribute to the body.
11/29/2016
Time for Companies to Integrate Sustainability
The new AFP whitepaper, produced in collaboration with Marsh & McLennan and Greenbiz, reveals key actions for both sustainability leaders and risk and finance leaders to help companies make progress.
The new AFP whitepaper, produced in collaboration with Marsh & McLennan and Greenbiz, reveals key actions for both sustainability leaders and risk and finance leaders to help companies make progress.
11/28/2016
7 Tips for Building a Successful FP&A/Business Partnership
FP&A is spending more of its time and effort trying to work closely with the business to find solutions, improve decision-making and drive better results.
FP&A is spending more of its time and effort trying to work closely with the business to find solutions, improve decision-making and drive better results.
11/22/2016
2017 Will Be All About Cash Visibility, Treasurers Say
During the Payments International conference in London, it became clear that better visibility into cash positions is high on treasury professionals’ priority lists.
During the Payments International conference in London, it became clear that better visibility into cash positions is high on treasury professionals’ priority lists.
11/21/2016
Experts: Blockchain Has ‘Massive Potential’ for Treasury
At the Payments International conference in London, practitioners suggested that blockchain has the potential to help solve key treasury pain points.
At the Payments International conference in London, practitioners suggested that blockchain has the potential to help solve key treasury pain points.
11/21/2016
Treasurers Are Increasingly Interested In Faster Payments
During a session at Payments International, Liz Oakes of McKinsey & Co. echoed sentiments AFP has been hearing in its research—speed is increasingly important to corporate treasurers.
During a session at Payments International, Liz Oakes of McKinsey & Co. echoed sentiments AFP has been hearing in its research—speed is increasingly important to corporate treasurers.
11/17/2016
How Do Treasurers Describe KYC? "I Just Think That This Is Insane."
European treasurers have even less love for Know Your Customer regulations than their American peers.
European treasurers have even less love for Know Your Customer regulations than their American peers.
11/17/2016
One Finance Expert Thinks Blockchain Could Transform Treasury -- But Hurdles Remain
Blockchain technology may be the next logical step for financial transactions, explained financial expert Chris Skinner.
Blockchain technology may be the next logical step for financial transactions, explained financial expert Chris Skinner.
11/16/2016
FP&A’s Role in Strategic and Long-Range Planning -- They Aren't Synonymous, Finance Execs Say
Are strategic planning and long-range planning one and the same? Not at all, finance executives agree.
Are strategic planning and long-range planning one and the same? Not at all, finance executives agree.
11/16/2016
Treasurers' Top Concerns for 2017 Include Payments, Technology and Investing
What concerns treasurers most in the coming year? Some challenges are old and some are new, Andrew Deichler reports.
What concerns treasurers most in the coming year? Some challenges are old and some are new, Andrew Deichler reports.
11/14/2016
Why Business Will Keep Clean Energy Thriving
Regardless of political leanings, the facts are that businesses are adopting clean, renewable energy, explains author Andrew Winston.
Regardless of political leanings, the facts are that businesses are adopting clean, renewable energy, explains author Andrew Winston.
11/10/2016
AFPAware Volunteers Work to Help Needy Families in Orlando
Volunteers at AFPAware Community Service Day, sponsored by BBVA Compass, assisted Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the Central Florida Women's Resource Center.
Volunteers at AFPAware Community Service Day, sponsored by BBVA Compass, assisted Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the Central Florida Women's Resource Center.
11/10/2016
How to Risk-Adjust Your Forecast
There’s a concept called risk-adjusted forecasting. It’s a way to stress-test the forecast for the major risks facing the company.
There’s a concept called risk-adjusted forecasting. It’s a way to stress-test the forecast for the major risks facing the company.
11/09/2016
Final 385 Reg Softens Cash Pooling and Intercompany Debt Rules
The final version of Regulation 385 is not as sweeping as the initial proposal, but treasurers and CFOs will face compliance challenges.
The final version of Regulation 385 is not as sweeping as the initial proposal, but treasurers and CFOs will face compliance challenges.
11/09/2016
AFP Conversations: What Makes a Great Leader?
In the latest AFP Conversations podcast, Corrie Shanahan, CEO of the Beara Group, discusses the keys to being a great leader.
In the latest AFP Conversations podcast, Corrie Shanahan, CEO of the Beara Group, discusses the keys to being a great leader.
11/07/2016
Video: Introducing AFP's Emerging Leaders
Renee Garin, CTP, FP&A, finance specialist for Talen Energy, discusses the AFP Emerging Leaders initiative, which allows corporate practitioners in the early stages of their careers to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
Renee Garin, CTP, FP&A, finance specialist for Talen Energy, discusses the AFP Emerging Leaders initiative, which allows corporate practitioners in the early stages of their careers to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
11/07/2016
Why Treasurers Will Go Beyond Transformation
Everybody talks about treasury transformation and finance transformation. But what’s beyond transformation?
Everybody talks about treasury transformation and finance transformation. But what’s beyond transformation?
11/07/2016
Why the M&A Upsurge is a Boon for ZBB
A recent uptick in M&A activity, could mean that zero based budgeting (ZBB) has its own moment in the spotlight.
A recent uptick in M&A activity, could mean that zero based budgeting (ZBB) has its own moment in the spotlight.
11/04/2016
Financial Professionals, It’s Time to Collaborate
Introducing AFP Collaborate: an online, global community where you and your treasury and finance peers can discuss your biggest challenges in a safe, private space.
Introducing AFP Collaborate: an online, global community where you and your treasury and finance peers can discuss your biggest challenges in a safe, private space.
11/03/2016
Faster Payments Dominates Talk in Chicago
Much of the conversation this year at the Chicago Payments Symposium centered on faster payments. This is not surprising, given the various faster payments initiatives that have popped up over the past couple years.
Much of the conversation this year at the Chicago Payments Symposium centered on faster payments. This is not surprising, given the various faster payments initiatives that have popped up over the past couple years.
11/03/2016
Cybersecurity: Quantifying Value at Risk
Managing cyberrisk is plagued by a fundamental challenge: how to characterize enterprise cyberrisk in a way that lends itself to management action.
Managing cyberrisk is plagued by a fundamental challenge: how to characterize enterprise cyberrisk in a way that lends itself to management action.
11/02/2016
Study: U.S. Firms Accelerate Cash Hoarding in 3Q16
U.S. businesses show no sign of deploying their cash any time soon, according to the latest AFP Corporate Cash Indicators® (AFP CCI).
U.S. businesses show no sign of deploying their cash any time soon, according to the latest AFP Corporate Cash Indicators® (AFP CCI).
11/01/2016
FP&A: How to Bring About Change without Top-Level Support
At the FP&A Roundtable, sponsored by Peleton, participants admitted that getting support from the top is not always easy.
At the FP&A Roundtable, sponsored by Peleton, participants admitted that getting support from the top is not always easy.
11/01/2016
Video: World Vision's Pinnacle Award-Winning Solution
Kathryn Powers, Global Treasurer for World Vision International, discusses her organization's Pinnacle Award-winning solution. The Pinnacle Awards are sponsored by Wells Fargo & Company.
Kathryn Powers, Global Treasurer for World Vision International, discusses her organization's Pinnacle Award-winning solution. The Pinnacle Awards are sponsored by Wells Fargo & Company.
10/31/2016
DIY: Treasury Shouldn’t Leave the Build-Out to the Vendor
A treasury executive from one of the top high fashion houses in the world provided AFP Annual Conference attendees with a glimpse into how her organization implemented a treasury and risk management system.
A treasury executive from one of the top high fashion houses in the world provided AFP Annual Conference attendees with a glimpse into how her organization implemented a treasury and risk management system.
10/25/2016
Video: Hyundai Capital America Wins Pinnacle Grand Prize
Michael Velasco, CTP, Senior Manager, Treasury for Hyundai Capital America, discusses winning the 2016 Pinnacle Grand Prize, sponsored by Wells Fargo & Co.
Michael Velasco, CTP, Senior Manager, Treasury for Hyundai Capital America, discusses winning the 2016 Pinnacle Grand Prize, sponsored by Wells Fargo & Co.
10/25/2016
Executive Institute: The Keys to Optimal Capital Structure
Experts debated the concept of optimal capital structure at the 2016 AFP Annual Conference’s Executive Institute, sponsored by PNC.
Experts debated the concept of optimal capital structure at the 2016 AFP Annual Conference’s Executive Institute, sponsored by PNC.
10/25/2016
AFP 2016: Finance Pros Wary of DDoS Attacks, BEC Scams
Financial executives weighed in on some of the top security threats they are facing Monday morning at the 2016 AFP Annual Conference, such as the DDoS attack on Dyn.
Financial executives weighed in on some of the top security threats they are facing Monday morning at the 2016 AFP Annual Conference, such as the DDoS attack on Dyn.
10/24/2016
AFP 2016: Will FP&A Be Handled by Robots in Five Years?
What is the real value that FP&A adds to the enterprise? That was the overarching question facing participants of the FP&A Roundtable, sponsored by Peloton.
What is the real value that FP&A adds to the enterprise? That was the overarching question facing participants of the FP&A Roundtable, sponsored by Peloton.
10/24/2016
AFP 2016 Opens with a Look at Technological Threats
A key theme of the opening panel discussion at AFP 2016 was the threat posed by the evolution of technology.
A key theme of the opening panel discussion at AFP 2016 was the threat posed by the evolution of technology.
10/24/2016
Faster Payments Take Center Stage at AFP Annual Conference
Sunday at the AFP Annual Conference, faster payments dominated discussion at the Payments Roundtable, sponsored by Comdata.
Sunday at the AFP Annual Conference, faster payments dominated discussion at the Payments Roundtable, sponsored by Comdata.
10/23/2016
AFP 2016: Hyundai Capital America Wins Pinnacle Grand Prize
Hyundai Capital America beat out stiff competition from global corporations to win the AFP 2016 Pinnacle Grand Prize, which recognizes excellence in treasury and finance. The Pinnacle Grand Prize, sponsored by Wells Fargo & Co., was presented Sunday at the Opening General Session of the AFP Annual Conference.
Hyundai Capital America beat out stiff competition from global corporations to win the AFP 2016 Pinnacle Grand Prize, which recognizes excellence in treasury and finance. The Pinnacle Grand Prize, sponsored by Wells Fargo & Co., was presented Sunday at the Opening General Session of the AFP Annual Conference.
10/23/2016
Video: Welcome to the 2016 AFP Annual Conference
Jim Kaitz, President and CEO of AFP, welcomes you to the 2016 AFP Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Jim Kaitz, President and CEO of AFP, welcomes you to the 2016 AFP Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.
10/20/2016
New Guide Helps Treasurers Navigate Technology
The Guide to Treasury Technology, underwritten by Bloomberg, is intended to help practitioners identify the best solutions for their organizations.
The Guide to Treasury Technology, underwritten by Bloomberg, is intended to help practitioners identify the best solutions for their organizations.
10/19/2016
Executive Institute Broadens its Focus at AFP 2016
This year, the Executive Institute at the AFP Annual Conference, sponsored by PNC, is widening its scope.
This year, the Executive Institute at the AFP Annual Conference, sponsored by PNC, is widening its scope.
10/19/2016
Privacy Alert: Your Contact Information Is Safe With Us
AFP respects the privacy of all of its members and prospects. AFP never has, or will, sell your e-mail address or phone number to anyone under any circumstances.
AFP respects the privacy of all of its members and prospects. AFP never has, or will, sell your e-mail address or phone number to anyone under any circumstances.
10/18/2016
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