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5 Steps to Receivables Optimization
Do you embrace ACH on the payables side, but not for receivables? Once you identify the problems, you can set out to find the solutions.
Do you embrace ACH on the payables side, but not for receivables? Once you identify the problems, you can set out to find the solutions.
09/17/2018
Excel: An Indispensable Platform for FP&A
Philip Peck, Vice President, Finance Transformation and Advisory Services for Peloton Group, discusses Excel and why FP&A professionals still rely heavily on it. He weighs in on Excel’s greatest strengths—and some of its most glaring weaknesses.
Philip Peck, Vice President, Finance Transformation and Advisory Services for Peloton Group, discusses Excel and why FP&A professionals still rely heavily on it. He weighs in on Excel’s greatest strengths—and some of its most glaring weaknesses.
09/12/2018
Uber, OpenText & BMC Software Named Pinnacle Finalists
BMC Software, OpenText and Uber Technologies were named finalists for AFP’s 2018 Pinnacle Award. Sponsored by MUFG, the Pinnacle Award, established in 1997, recognizes excellence in treasury and finance.
BMC Software, OpenText and Uber Technologies were named finalists for AFP’s 2018 Pinnacle Award. Sponsored by MUFG, the Pinnacle Award, established in 1997, recognizes excellence in treasury and finance.
09/11/2018
Cost of Capital, Inside and Out
A corporate finance professional’s definition, formula and use of the cost of capital.
A corporate finance professional’s definition, formula and use of the cost of capital.
09/10/2018
Corporate Finance Job Descriptions
Corporate finance job descriptions, from the CFO through Financial Analyst, with suggested experience, job knowledge and skills outlined.
Corporate finance job descriptions, from the CFO through Financial Analyst, with suggested experience, job knowledge and skills outlined.
09/10/2018
Chat Wrap: AFP 2018 Speaker Nancy Giordano’s AMA
AFP recently hosted an “Ask me anything” chat with AFP 2018 featured speaker Nancy Giordano. A futurist who helps organizations strategically address technological shifts, Giordano will speak about reinventing leadership for the age of machine intelligence at AFP 2018.
AFP recently hosted an “Ask me anything” chat with AFP 2018 featured speaker Nancy Giordano. A futurist who helps organizations strategically address technological shifts, Giordano will speak about reinventing leadership for the age of machine intelligence at AFP 2018.
09/10/2018
AFP Aware: Providing A Safe Haven
AFP Aware, sponsored by BBVA Compass, is partnering with A Safe Haven Foundation, which provides services to Chicago-area residents struggling with homelessness, abuse and other issues.
AFP Aware, sponsored by BBVA Compass, is partnering with A Safe Haven Foundation, which provides services to Chicago-area residents struggling with homelessness, abuse and other issues.
09/10/2018
AFP Jargon Watch: Amara’s Law
AFP Jargon Watch is a new, occasional series to help finance professionals better understand the changing knowledge and definitions of the industry. In the latest installment of #AFPJargonWatch: Amara's Law.
AFP Jargon Watch is a new, occasional series to help finance professionals better understand the changing knowledge and definitions of the industry. In the latest installment of #AFPJargonWatch: Amara's Law.
09/07/2018
NACHA Launches Afinis, Reveals New APIs
NACHA is taking the next step in its push for API standardization with the launch of a new organization and three new APIs that could benefit treasury functions.
NACHA is taking the next step in its push for API standardization with the launch of a new organization and three new APIs that could benefit treasury functions.
09/06/2018
How Do You Define FP&A?
Finance professionals, how do you define financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and what does it mean to the organization as a whole?
Finance professionals, how do you define financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and what does it mean to the organization as a whole?
09/06/2018
Financial Modeling in the Cloud
Kirby Lunger discusses how using a cloud-based solution can improve modeling for financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
Kirby Lunger discusses how using a cloud-based solution can improve modeling for financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
09/05/2018
Moving On From Correspondent Banking: 6 Factors to Consider
For corporate treasury departments that are desperate to rid themselves of correspondent banking, there are some key questions they should ask themselves as they weigh the different options available.
For corporate treasury departments that are desperate to rid themselves of correspondent banking, there are some key questions they should ask themselves as they weigh the different options available.
09/04/2018
How Treasury Can Navigate KYC Challenges
Craig Jeffery, CCM, Managing Partner, Strategic Treasurer, discusses how corporate treasury professionals are managing the increasing challenges of KYC requirements.
Craig Jeffery, CCM, Managing Partner, Strategic Treasurer, discusses how corporate treasury professionals are managing the increasing challenges of KYC requirements.
09/04/2018
How the Chargeback Landscape Has Changed
Chargebacks have surged in the United States following he transition to EMV chip cards. How does this compare to Europe, which has had EMV for years?
Chargebacks have surged in the United States following he transition to EMV chip cards. How does this compare to Europe, which has had EMV for years?
08/31/2018
4 Key Concerns for FP&A Professionals
Philip Peck of Peloton Group, provides an inside view of the key themes discussed during a recent FP&A Roundtable.
Philip Peck of Peloton Group, provides an inside view of the key themes discussed during a recent FP&A Roundtable.
08/30/2018
Machine Learning for Finance is Applicable and Accessible
There are several misperceptions that lead many corporate finance teams to avoid investing in machine learning. Machine learning for finance is applicable and accessible.
There are several misperceptions that lead many corporate finance teams to avoid investing in machine learning. Machine learning for finance is applicable and accessible.
08/29/2018
The Future of Real Time Payments
Steve Ledford, Senior Vice President, Product and Strategy of The Clearing House (TCH), discusses what the future holds for the Real Time Payments (RTP) service.
Steve Ledford, Senior Vice President, Product and Strategy of The Clearing House (TCH), discusses what the future holds for the Real Time Payments (RTP) service.
08/29/2018
AFP 2018: Tips for First-Time Attendees
Members of the AFP 2018 Planning Task Force provide some helpful tips for first-time conference attendees.
Members of the AFP 2018 Planning Task Force provide some helpful tips for first-time conference attendees.
08/28/2018
Why You Need an Energy Price Risk Management Strategy
The five reasons why treasurers need to implement an energy price risk management strategy.
The five reasons why treasurers need to implement an energy price risk management strategy.
08/27/2018
APIs: Simplifying Corporate-Bank Relationships
Conrad Sheehan, Managing Director for Accenture, discusses the need for API standardization and how it applies to corporate treasury.
Conrad Sheehan, Managing Director for Accenture, discusses the need for API standardization and how it applies to corporate treasury.
08/23/2018
5 Questions on Digital Readiness for FP&A Exec Jeff Altman
Jeff Altman, Executive Director, Finance Leadership Development for Verizon, gives his thoughts on changes to FP&A brought about by new technology and data.
Jeff Altman, Executive Director, Finance Leadership Development for Verizon, gives his thoughts on changes to FP&A brought about by new technology and data.
08/23/2018
Fraud Evolution: Tips for Retail Treasurers
Julie Fergerson of Ethoca, discusses how fraud has evolved since the early days of the Merchant Risk Council, as well as the threat that "friendly" fraud poses to merchants.
Julie Fergerson of Ethoca, discusses how fraud has evolved since the early days of the Merchant Risk Council, as well as the threat that "friendly" fraud poses to merchants.
08/22/2018
The Advent of New Cross-Border Payments Systems
AFP's new Payments Guide, underwritten by MUFG Union Bank, takes an in-depth look at new cross-border payments systems.
AFP's new Payments Guide, underwritten by MUFG Union Bank, takes an in-depth look at new cross-border payments systems.
08/21/2018
Risk Management Need Not Be Expensive: 8 Tips for Treasurers
Risk is a necessary evil that treasury and finance executives have to deal with in today’s complex and highly-integrated world. But risk management need not be expensive.
Risk is a necessary evil that treasury and finance executives have to deal with in today’s complex and highly-integrated world. But risk management need not be expensive.
08/21/2018
AFP 2018: FP&A Track Preview
The FP&A track at AFP 2018 aims to ensure that all FP&A professionals who attend the event will come away fulfilled and ready to tackle any new challenges that come their way.
The FP&A track at AFP 2018 aims to ensure that all FP&A professionals who attend the event will come away fulfilled and ready to tackle any new challenges that come their way.
08/20/2018
Preparing an RFP for a Treasury System
Sarah Schaus, Assistant Treasurer and AVP for Allianz Life Insurance Company, provides some key tips on preparing an RFP for treasury management system providers.
Sarah Schaus, Assistant Treasurer and AVP for Allianz Life Insurance Company, provides some key tips on preparing an RFP for treasury management system providers.
08/20/2018
Corporate Use Cases for Real Time Payments
Jim Colassano of The Clearing House, provides an in-depth look at the Real Time Payments (RTP) system, and discusses use cases for corporate treasurers.
Jim Colassano of The Clearing House, provides an in-depth look at the Real Time Payments (RTP) system, and discusses use cases for corporate treasurers.
08/17/2018
Case Study: NYU Moves from Excel to a Treasury System
About three years ago, the treasury department at New York University decided to move from Excel to a treasury management system.
About three years ago, the treasury department at New York University decided to move from Excel to a treasury management system.
08/17/2018
Ransomware & BEC Scams: Why They Still Work
Klint Walker of the Department of Homeland Security discusses the top cyber and fraud threats of today, including ransomware attacks and business email compromise (BEC) scams.
Klint Walker of the Department of Homeland Security discusses the top cyber and fraud threats of today, including ransomware attacks and business email compromise (BEC) scams.
08/16/2018
Why the Libor Transition is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Transitioning away from Libor is easier said than done, especially considering that many banks and corporates do not appear to be on the same page as regulators.
Transitioning away from Libor is easier said than done, especially considering that many banks and corporates do not appear to be on the same page as regulators.
08/15/2018
Keys to Developing High-Potential Finance Talent
Recognizing that the skillsets required for future finance leaders are changing, organizations are effectively leveraging high-potential development programs.
Recognizing that the skillsets required for future finance leaders are changing, organizations are effectively leveraging high-potential development programs.
08/15/2018
NACHA Launches Standardized APIs, Online Community
NACHA's API Standardization Industry Group (ASIG) has released two standardized APIs for testing that have the potential to greatly benefit corporate treasury.
NACHA's API Standardization Industry Group (ASIG) has released two standardized APIs for testing that have the potential to greatly benefit corporate treasury.
08/14/2018
Corporate Finance: Financing Real Assets in Challenging Markets
Investing in real assets in frontier markets can be challenging. Here are five tips to consider to help you finance real assets effectively.
Investing in real assets in frontier markets can be challenging. Here are five tips to consider to help you finance real assets effectively.
08/10/2018
Debunking Derivative Myths: Tips for Finance Professionals
Derivative contracts are often portrayed as the bad boys of the financial marketplace, but this characterization misrepresents most derivatives and their uses.
Derivative contracts are often portrayed as the bad boys of the financial marketplace, but this characterization misrepresents most derivatives and their uses.
08/09/2018
The Impact of Tax Cuts on Corporate Spending
Prof. Lee F. Pinkowitz of Georgetown University discusses whether the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is stimulating the deployment of corporate cash balances.
Prof. Lee F. Pinkowitz of Georgetown University discusses whether the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is stimulating the deployment of corporate cash balances.
08/08/2018
U.S. Corporate Tax Reform Catches Up to Global Trend
Tax reform in the United States echoes a wider trend of tax changes worldwide that multinational corporations must keep in mind.
Tax reform in the United States echoes a wider trend of tax changes worldwide that multinational corporations must keep in mind.
08/07/2018
How Moneyball Explains the Road Ahead for Finance
In FP&A and in baseball, large-scale, macro trends lead to the development of new ways of doing business. This is the basis for a new interactive guide.
In FP&A and in baseball, large-scale, macro trends lead to the development of new ways of doing business. This is the basis for a new interactive guide.
08/07/2018
5 Steps to Creating a Data Life Cycle Approach to FP&A
Companies are collecting more and more data. But how can FP&A professionals take advantage of this trend to play a strategic and integral role in their businesses’ growth?
Companies are collecting more and more data. But how can FP&A professionals take advantage of this trend to play a strategic and integral role in their businesses’ growth?
08/06/2018
Could Blockchain B2B Directory Increase E-Payments Uptake?
The Business Payments Directory Association (BPDA) and Discover Financial Services are teaming up to develop a B2B directory built on blockchain technology.
The Business Payments Directory Association (BPDA) and Discover Financial Services are teaming up to develop a B2B directory built on blockchain technology.
08/03/2018
SONIA, SOFR Questions Complicate Libor Transition
The transition away from Libor is picking up steam, but there are big questions about the replacement products.
The transition away from Libor is picking up steam, but there are big questions about the replacement products.
08/02/2018
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