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Stop BEC Scams Before They Start with New Guide
A new AFP Payments Security Guide underwritten by MUFG Union Bank examines the basic steps companies can take today to minimize—if never completely eliminate—BEC scams.
A new AFP Payments Security Guide underwritten by MUFG Union Bank examines the basic steps companies can take today to minimize—if never completely eliminate—BEC scams.
06/21/2016
FP&A: 6 Tips for Identifying the Right Talent
How can CFOs and senior FP&A executives make sure they hire the right talent, and thus better align the FP&A team with the organization’s strategic objectives?
How can CFOs and senior FP&A executives make sure they hire the right talent, and thus better align the FP&A team with the organization’s strategic objectives?
06/20/2016
AFP, Advocacy Groups Appeal to Congress Over 385 Regs
AFP and nearly 70 other organizations have sent a letter to Congress, voicing their concerns about the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposed Section 385 regulations.
AFP and nearly 70 other organizations have sent a letter to Congress, voicing their concerns about the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposed Section 385 regulations.
06/17/2016
Armored Cars: 3 Key Problems Retail Treasurers Face
At the 2016 AFP Retail Roundtable, retail treasurers voiced their frustrations with their armored carriers.
At the 2016 AFP Retail Roundtable, retail treasurers voiced their frustrations with their armored carriers.
06/17/2016
Remittance Coalition: ISO 20022, B2B Directory Are Coming
Members of AFP’s Treasury Advisory Group received an update from the Remittance Coalition on two key areas it has been focusing on—ISO 20022 implementation and the B2B Directory.
Members of AFP’s Treasury Advisory Group received an update from the Remittance Coalition on two key areas it has been focusing on—ISO 20022 implementation and the B2B Directory.
06/16/2016
After the CTP Exam: Staying on Top of Treasury
Congratulations! You have successfully passed the CTP exam. But recertification is something that you have to think about down the road.
Congratulations! You have successfully passed the CTP exam. But recertification is something that you have to think about down the road.
06/16/2016
Treasurers Brainstorm Solutions to 385 Regs
Corporate treasury professionals are stressed over the proposed 385 regulations. But could the Treasury Department make an exception for cash pooling?
Corporate treasury professionals are stressed over the proposed 385 regulations. But could the Treasury Department make an exception for cash pooling?
06/15/2016
Brexit: Treasurers Weigh the Impact on FX, Trade
Members of AFP’s Treasury Advisory Group were asked if the referendum on whether the UK should leave the European Union could impact them in any way.
Members of AFP’s Treasury Advisory Group were asked if the referendum on whether the UK should leave the European Union could impact them in any way.
06/15/2016
Treasurers Seek Answers from Banks on Same-Day ACH
Corporate treasurers expressed frustration over the way their banks are preparing for same-day ACH payments at the latest meeting of AFP’s Treasury Advisory Group.
Corporate treasurers expressed frustration over the way their banks are preparing for same-day ACH payments at the latest meeting of AFP’s Treasury Advisory Group.
06/15/2016
Bracing for Brexit: What Are the Treasury Implications?
Many corporate treasurers are hoping that the UK doesn’t leave the European Union, given the implications it has for FX exposures and trade
Many corporate treasurers are hoping that the UK doesn’t leave the European Union, given the implications it has for FX exposures and trade
06/14/2016
Treasurers, Are You Ready for a New Era in Cash Management?
Two years ago, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was still deliberating on new rules for prime money market funds, and Basel III banking reforms were only in the early stages of implementation.
Two years ago, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was still deliberating on new rules for prime money market funds, and Basel III banking reforms were only in the early stages of implementation.
06/13/2016
FP&A Insights: Building an Analytics 'Hub'
Senior management and business partners increasingly rely on financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to provide them with the analytical engine to power better decisions across the enterprise.
Senior management and business partners increasingly rely on financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to provide them with the analytical engine to power better decisions across the enterprise.
06/10/2016
BEC Scams: What to Do if You Fall Victim
Treasury and finance professionals are seeing an increasing amount of business email compromise (BEC) scams. What can they do after their organization has fallen victim?
Treasury and finance professionals are seeing an increasing amount of business email compromise (BEC) scams. What can they do after their organization has fallen victim?
06/09/2016
AFP Risk: How Secure is Your SWIFT Connection?
The June edition of AFP Risk looks at the latest developments in SWIFT hacking saga. With breaches at as many as 12 banks connected to the SWIFT network
The June edition of AFP Risk looks at the latest developments in SWIFT hacking saga. With breaches at as many as 12 banks connected to the SWIFT network
06/09/2016
FP&A Exam Tips: Understanding the Time Commitment
Students, new and old, who wish to sit for the FP&A exam should understand the significant time commitment required to obtain the certification.
Students, new and old, who wish to sit for the FP&A exam should understand the significant time commitment required to obtain the certification.
06/08/2016
8 Ways Millennials Speed Up the Pace of Technology
Millennial finance professionals are pushing their employers to adopt newer and faster technologies, and they’re pushing their vendors to make user interface more intuitive.
Millennial finance professionals are pushing their employers to adopt newer and faster technologies, and they’re pushing their vendors to make user interface more intuitive.
06/08/2016
Bad for Business: The Regulatory Impact on Financing Growth
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event to discuss the financial services needs and challenges businesses face in the current regulatory environment.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event to discuss the financial services needs and challenges businesses face in the current regulatory environment.
06/07/2016
Want to Ease the KYC Burden? New Guide Has Treasury Tips
AFP’s latest Treasury in Practice Guide, underwritten by Thomson Reuters, provides some possible solutions treasury professionals can apply to make the KYC process easier.
AFP’s latest Treasury in Practice Guide, underwritten by Thomson Reuters, provides some possible solutions treasury professionals can apply to make the KYC process easier.
06/07/2016
8 Ways FP&A Can Combat Competitive Threats
As FP&A becomes the analytics hub of the organization, it must be able to anticipate how competitive disruption may affect financial results and prepare an action plan.
As FP&A becomes the analytics hub of the organization, it must be able to anticipate how competitive disruption may affect financial results and prepare an action plan.
06/06/2016
Making KYC Easier When Growing Internationally—6 Tips
Corporate treasury professionals whose organizations are expanding internationally discussed how to make the know-your-customer (KYC) process easier at New York Cash Exchange 2016.
Corporate treasury professionals whose organizations are expanding internationally discussed how to make the know-your-customer (KYC) process easier at New York Cash Exchange 2016.
06/03/2016
Cyrus Vance Jr.: Information Sharing Will Thwart Cybercrime
At New York Cash Exchange 2016, Cyrus Vance, Jr., District Attorney for New York County, weighed in on some of the most pressing cybersecurity threats to treasury and finance professionals.
At New York Cash Exchange 2016, Cyrus Vance, Jr., District Attorney for New York County, weighed in on some of the most pressing cybersecurity threats to treasury and finance professionals.
06/03/2016
Feeling the Pain: Treasury & Tax Prepare for 385 Regs
It should come as no surprise that the Treasury Department’s controversial update to section 385 of the IRS tax code was on the minds of treasury professionals this week at New York Cash Exchange 2016.
It should come as no surprise that the Treasury Department’s controversial update to section 385 of the IRS tax code was on the minds of treasury professionals this week at New York Cash Exchange 2016.
06/02/2016
Money Market Fund Regulations: 3 Myths Debunked
Tony Carfang of Treasury Strategies attempted to clear up some misunderstandings about money market fund regulations set to take effect in October.
Tony Carfang of Treasury Strategies attempted to clear up some misunderstandings about money market fund regulations set to take effect in October.
06/02/2016
Treasurers, Just How Secure is Your SWIFT Connection?
With authorities now looking into data breaches at as many as 12 banks linked to the SWIFT network, corporate treasurers are undoubtedly concerned over the security of their own SWIFT connections.
With authorities now looking into data breaches at as many as 12 banks linked to the SWIFT network, corporate treasurers are undoubtedly concerned over the security of their own SWIFT connections.
06/01/2016
Centralize to Optimize: Key for International Treasury
During a panel session on international treasury operations at New York Cash Exchange 2016, practitioners explained how they are resolving difficulties around cash visibility and liquidity management.
During a panel session on international treasury operations at New York Cash Exchange 2016, practitioners explained how they are resolving difficulties around cash visibility and liquidity management.
06/01/2016
Not If, But When: Treasurers Must Prepare for Blockchain
Blockchain really is going to be a game-changer for treasury. It’s only a matter of time.
Blockchain really is going to be a game-changer for treasury. It’s only a matter of time.
05/31/2016
Develop a Global Payments Strategy with New CTC Guide
The fourth and final guide in the CTC's four-part series on global interconnectivity, underwritten by J.P. Morgan, examines how treasury can set a global payments strategy.
The fourth and final guide in the CTC's four-part series on global interconnectivity, underwritten by J.P. Morgan, examines how treasury can set a global payments strategy.
05/31/2016
Proposed 385 Tax Regs: 5 Ways Treasurers Should Prepare Now
Melissa Cameron and Steve Blore of Deloitte list five steps treasury and finance can take to prepare for the new 385 tax regulations.
Melissa Cameron and Steve Blore of Deloitte list five steps treasury and finance can take to prepare for the new 385 tax regulations.
05/27/2016
CTC Forum: 3 Ways Technology is Impacting Payments, Treasury
At the CTC Corporate Treasurers Forum, Jackie Reses, capital lead for Square, weighed in on how emerging payments technology is impacting key areas of finance and treasury
At the CTC Corporate Treasurers Forum, Jackie Reses, capital lead for Square, weighed in on how emerging payments technology is impacting key areas of finance and treasury
05/24/2016
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