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What Will Treasurers Be Working On in 2017?
As 2016 draws to a close, AFP members are turning their attention to the New Year. For the most part, much of practitioners’ attention will be internal, as treasury departments attempt to streamline processes and become more efficient.
As 2016 draws to a close, AFP members are turning their attention to the New Year. For the most part, much of practitioners’ attention will be internal, as treasury departments attempt to streamline processes and become more efficient.
12/19/2016
3 Tips for Building an FP&A Dashboard
One tool every FP&A professional swears by is the dashboard, a quick one page capture of key performance indicators.
One tool every FP&A professional swears by is the dashboard, a quick one page capture of key performance indicators.
12/16/2016
Making the Move from Accounting to FP&A
In a new guide, AFP looks at how accounting professionals can make the transition to FP&A.
In a new guide, AFP looks at how accounting professionals can make the transition to FP&A.
12/15/2016
Scott Kelly: Hard Work is the Best Part of the Job
During the closing session of the 2016 AFP Annual Conference in Orlando, astronaut Captain Scott Kelly provided attendees with a glimpse into what it’s truly like to boldly go where very few people have gone before.
During the closing session of the 2016 AFP Annual Conference in Orlando, astronaut Captain Scott Kelly provided attendees with a glimpse into what it’s truly like to boldly go where very few people have gone before.
12/14/2016
How Molson Coors Improved Its Capex Planning Process
Christine Watkins, vice president, global FP&A and business transformation for Molson Coors, discusses capex planning at her company.
Christine Watkins, vice president, global FP&A and business transformation for Molson Coors, discusses capex planning at her company.
12/14/2016
Time to Put Your Bank Connectivity on Lockdown
With a string of recent hacking incidents, securing bank connectivity has never been more important. AFP's new Treasury in Practice guide, underwritten by Kyriba, defines ways that treasury practitioners can ensure their connections are safe.
With a string of recent hacking incidents, securing bank connectivity has never been more important. AFP's new Treasury in Practice guide, underwritten by Kyriba, defines ways that treasury practitioners can ensure their connections are safe.
12/13/2016
Keys to Managing Rating Agency Relationships
From a corporate treasurer’s perspective, building good relationships with rating agencies is a long-term, time-intensive process.
From a corporate treasurer’s perspective, building good relationships with rating agencies is a long-term, time-intensive process.
12/12/2016
Will Predictive Analytics Revolutionize E-Payments?
The prediction likely to have a significant impact in 2017 is that predictive analytics could revolutionize electronic payments. Here’s how.
The prediction likely to have a significant impact in 2017 is that predictive analytics could revolutionize electronic payments. Here’s how.
12/12/2016
Making Effective Insurance Payments During a Crisis
The recent wildfire in Alberta, Canada was one of the most expensive natural disasters in history. Insurance companies faced unique challenges in providing emergency funds to customers.
The recent wildfire in Alberta, Canada was one of the most expensive natural disasters in history. Insurance companies faced unique challenges in providing emergency funds to customers.
12/09/2016
Treasury Professionals in Manufacturing Address FX Risk
Treasury and finance professionals in the manufacturing sector weighed in on how recent developments are impacting FX hedging during an Industry Roundtable, sponsored by Fifth Third.
Treasury and finance professionals in the manufacturing sector weighed in on how recent developments are impacting FX hedging during an Industry Roundtable, sponsored by Fifth Third.
12/08/2016
Inside Hyundai Capital America’s Forecasting Model Upgrade
Hyundai Capital America upgraded its cash and liquidity forecasting model to better understand its daily cash requirements, ranging from $50 million to $1.5 billion.
Hyundai Capital America upgraded its cash and liquidity forecasting model to better understand its daily cash requirements, ranging from $50 million to $1.5 billion.
12/08/2016
Synching Financial and Nonfinancial Data
To do its job effectively, FP&A needs to delve into business transaction-level information to understand how changing business drivers affects financial performance and vice versa.
To do its job effectively, FP&A needs to delve into business transaction-level information to understand how changing business drivers affects financial performance and vice versa.
12/07/2016
Submit Your AFP 2017 Proposal Today
AFP wants you to share your expertise with treasury and finance professionals at AFP 2017 in San Diego. Apply now to lead an educational session.
AFP wants you to share your expertise with treasury and finance professionals at AFP 2017 in San Diego. Apply now to lead an educational session.
12/05/2016
3 Keys to Solving Your Payments & Cash Management Challenges
Despite huge industry advancements, far too many treasury professionals are still struggling to meet the rapidly changing and growing demands of their day-to-day work.
Despite huge industry advancements, far too many treasury professionals are still struggling to meet the rapidly changing and growing demands of their day-to-day work.
12/05/2016
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
Collaborate With Your Peers
AFP's online community, AFP Collaborate, allows you to ask questions and get answers from your treasury and finance peers whenever you want, wherever you are in the world.
Explore AFP Collaborate Here
AFP's online community, AFP Collaborate, allows you to ask questions and get answers from your treasury and finance peers whenever you want, wherever you are in the world.
Explore AFP Collaborate Here