Treasury and Risk http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/?f=rss An editorial blend of strategic insights and tactical solutions on the topics that matter most to today's financial executives. en Alternatives to Money Funds http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/17/alternatives-to-money-funds?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/17/alternatives-to-money-funds BlackRock and Legg Mason launch new bond funds designed to work like money funds, but with very short maturities and a floating NAV. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:00 -0400 FATCA's Impact on Finance http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/17/fatcas-impact-on-finance?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/17/fatcas-impact-on-finance When FATCA takes effect early next year, some private companies will face invasive disclosure processes every time they start working with a new bank. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:00 -0400 Investors Upbeat on U.S. Stocks http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/16/investors-upbeat-on-us-stocks?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/16/investors-upbeat-on-us-stocks In this week's Bloomberg Global Poll, the U.S. and Japan ranked high, while expectations fell for returns on investments in China. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:42:00 -0400 Consumer-Style Shopping for Employees http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/16/consumer-style-shopping-for-employees?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/16/consumer-style-shopping-for-employees New purchasing solution is designed to streamline procurement and reduce maverick spending. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 Internal Controls in 2013 http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/16/internal-controls-in-2013?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/16/internal-controls-in-2013 Updated COSO Framework provides clear principles for determining whether controls are functioning properly in the finance function and beyond. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 Political Risk Underlying Global Growth http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/15/political-risk-underlying-global-growth?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/15/political-risk-underlying-global-growth Interactive map supports evaluation of different nations' risk levels for terrorism and political violence. Wed, 15 May 2013 19:32:00 -0400 Pimco Pares Risk http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/15/pimco-pares-risk?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/15/pimco-pares-risk The company that runs the world's biggest fixed-income fund worries about a performance disconnect between financial markets and the global economy. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:32:00 -0400 Shockwaves From U.S. Shale Boom Could Oust OPEC http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/14/shockwaves-from-us-shale-boom-could-oust-opec?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/14/shockwaves-from-us-shale-boom-could-oust-opec North America to provide 40% of new oil supplies, says International Energy Agency. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:46:00 -0400 Cyber Attack on U.S. Company Traced to Iran http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/14/cyber-attack-on-us-company-traced-to-iran?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/14/cyber-attack-on-us-company-traced-to-iran Security company Mandiant says it's not clear whether Iran group is government-backed. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:37:00 -0400 Kroll Says S&P, Moody’s Again Putting Profits Ahead of Accuracy http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/14/kroll-says-sp-moodys-again-putting-profits-ahead-o?ref=rss http://www.treasuryandrisk.com/2013/05/14/kroll-says-sp-moodys-again-putting-profits-ahead-o Founder of rating company criticizes other credit raters at SEC roundtable. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:29:00 -0400