May 2009

Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell says companies should already be thinking about their strategy for success once the economy emerges from its difficulties.

Market Conditions May Impede Liability-Driven Investing

The economic storm, plunging share prices, underwater stock options and public fury over bonuses point to a dramatic drop in executive pay in 2009.

Although a few companies had made savvy moves with their plans before the crisis hit, the ailing economy is prompting many to freeze their pension plans and eliminate matches for 401(k)s.

Maintaining staff demographics throughout layoffs and cutbacks can help companies stay out of court.

Despite growing global uncertainty and instability, companies have yet to take the same formal and measured approach to political risk as they do to managing other exposures.

FASB's new guidance on where on financial statements 'impaired securities' should be reported prompts a heated response.

Keeping Track of Financial Executives

A manually intensive process turned out to be the best way for educational non-profit ETS to ensure payment before exam day.

As finance departments in search of liquidity develop relationships with more banks, Fundtech can help keep track of all the accounts.

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