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The AFP FinNext Asia session explores the role of data and technology in enabling digital finance.
08/24/2021
Gain insights into the digital transformation of treasury as Nitin Jain, head of Treasury and Capital Markets at Agrocorp International, shares his perspective and experience.
08/12/2021
A webinar with Rajiv Yadlapalli discusses the use and benefits of virtual accounts in different situations.
08/10/2021
Gain insights from the APAC FP&A Advisory Council member profile of Kevin Wong, director of Finance, APAC at Blue Bottle Coffee.
08/09/2021
Explore the implications of digital transformation on treasury, as companies strive to stay competitive and relevant in the current business landscape.
07/26/2021
Best practices for improving cash collections processes and accelerating the inflow of cash in businesses.
07/20/2021
AFP recently hosted a virtual roundtable to discuss how finance professionals are handling payments fraud. Moderated by AFP Director of Treasury Services Tom Hunt, CTP, participants shared what they’re seeing, how they’re handling it, and how the coronavirus pandemic changed things.
07/13/2021
Embrace scenario planning as an inherent part of the planning process, enabling organizations to ideate and analyze multiple future outcomes in the face of unpredictability.
07/13/2021
Navigating the transition from LIBOR-based markets to alternative reference rates is discussed, simplifying the process for non-financial corporates.
07/13/2021
A global symbol of excellence, the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation sets the standard in the treasury profession. AFP recently caught up with Lee-Ann Perkins, CTP, assistant treasurer at Specialized Bicycle Components, to discuss her decision to earn the CTP, and how it has affected her life and career journey.
07/07/2021
Unclaimed property is becoming a bigger problem for more companies. State authorities are becoming more active in chasing non-compliance, with the emergence of third-party audit firms that are paid on results. Given compliance is required, what is the best way to achieve it?
07/06/2021
Explore the findings of the 2021 AFP Liquidity Survey, highlighting organizations' focus on cash preservation and safeguarding against future uncertainty post-pandemic.
07/06/2021
Ken Fick, member of the FP&A Advisory Council and vice president of FP&A at Berkeley Research Group LLC, discusses the unique career path that led him to where he is today.
06/30/2021
Upskilling internal talent promotes diversity and advancement. Companies should focus on employee development when recruiting.
06/22/2021
AFP and Zanders analyze the digital transformation of treasury and its critical implications.
06/17/2021
The AFP Quarterly Indicator Survey shows improved business climate indicators, including outlook and recent performance, but increased risk.
06/16/2021
Typically employees work in teams to maximize their skills and performance. But what makes a successful team?
06/15/2021
Shawn Kanungo highlights the need for an innovation disruption mindset in the finance profession and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in driving digital transformation.
06/14/2021
Upskilling current employees helps organizations develop talent and build a diverse workforce.
06/08/2021
The APAC FP&A Advisory Council promotes best practices and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.
06/04/2021
The world is being profoundly changed by systems leveraging artificial intelligence, which is drastically changing the future of work, including how companies compete, what work is done by humans, and how FP&A professionals can adapt to add value to their organizations. Author and world-renowned future-of-work expert Ben Pring will discuss this topic during his Keynote speech at AFP FinNext Asia, taking place virtually 15-17 June 2021.
06/04/2021
Bain & Company's Steve Beam joins AFP for a webinar on better business partnering and solving the issue of FP&A professionals being buried in basic duties.
06/01/2021
As a follow-up to the 2021 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, underwritten by J.P. Morgan, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) recently held a companion webinar, “Beyond Business Email Compromise (BEC): Where Fraud is Evolving.” The webinar provided attendees with a review the latest trends in payments fraud, the tools being used to prevent fraud and, more importantly, from a risk management perspective, where companies can employ insurance to further mitigate potential risk.
05/27/2021
The AFP 2021 Conference Planning Task Force is made up of experienced practitioners tasked with selecting the most relevant, timely and useful content to treasury and finance professionals. We recently caught up with the task force co-chairs, Kayla Davis, vice president and head of M&A at ABM Industries and member of the FP&A track, and John Nielsen, CTP, chief financial officer at FloraCraft Corporation and member of the Capital Markets and Investments and Risk Management track.
05/26/2021
Jim Kaitz interviews Amy Edmonson on successful teaming in a crisis and previews her session at AFP 2021, offering tools for innovation.
05/24/2021
Bryan Lapidus interviews Hari Ramani from Shell as part of the APAC FP&A Advisory Council profile series.
05/24/2021
Meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts require more than just lip service, as organizations often fall short.
05/21/2021
AFP discusses legal entity identifiers (LEIs) and know your customer (KYC) processes with the Global LEI Foundation.
05/21/2021
CTP designation is a symbol of treasury excellence. Alexander Seelmann-Eggebert shares his CTP journey.
05/19/2021
Build intentional learners by gaining support from organizational leaders for successful learning programs.
05/17/2021
Corporate finance experts discuss the transition of Libor in an AFP-hosted webinar, preparing organizations for the end game.
05/17/2021
Due to the state of the world, treasury is in a place it has never been before, and there are various challenges hitting at once. However, with challenges come the opportunity to explore new solutions. At AFP 2021, taking place Nov. 7-10 in Washington, D.C., attendees will have the opportunity to gain innovative solutions and to share ideas that address areas of concern within the industry.
05/12/2021
The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) and HOFT have announced a formal partnership to offer exam preparation courses for finance professionals based in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions. The courses will equip financial professionals with the tools they need to earn the Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FPAC) certification, sponsored by AFP.
05/11/2021
The CFO and FP&A practitioner as stewards of value creation and strategic partners remains an elusive goal for many organizations.
05/11/2021
The AFP 2021 FP&A Task Force plans for the future of FP&A.
05/10/2021
This quarter’s AchieveNext discussion focused on how to get the most from your IT investments. Attendees were separated into small-group breakout sessions, from which the discussion unfolded like a three-act play: strategy roadmap, getting approval for the investment, and not throwing it all away.
05/06/2021
The Association for Financial Professionals supports legislation proposing a benchmark replacement rate for Libor contracts.
05/05/2021
AFP and PMsquare have announced a formal partnership to offer exam preparation courses for finance professionals based in Sri Lanka. The courses will equip financial professionals with the tools they need to earn the Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FPAC) certification, sponsored by AFP.
05/04/2021
As the world began to grapple with working remotely in 2020, the 2021 Association for Financial Professionals Payments Fraud and Control Survey, underwritten by J.P. Morgan, revealed that nearly two-thirds of treasury and finance professionals believe the coronavirus pandemic is to blame for some of the uptick in payments fraud at their companies.
04/30/2021
Danny Shiu, FPAC, CTP, MOS, a member of AFP's APAC FP&A Advisory Council, shares insights on best practices, challenges, and innovative initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region.
04/28/2021