Treasury & Risk magazine December-January 2011
Cover Story
2011 CFOs to Watch
The CFOs of Eastman Chemical, Freeport-McMoRan and MetLife focused on growth as they weathered the recession
Features
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Beware Online Banking Thieves
Banks boost anti-fraud services as attacks increase.
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Economic Outlook: Slow Road to Recovery
Three economists see obstacles to growth
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Swift Steps Help Avert 'Lost Decade'
The quicker U.S. response to its real estate bubble should help it avoid the prolonged economic slowdown experienced by Japan
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Growing Bank Credit Key to Recovery
The U.S. economy's recent growth pales in comparison with recoveries of the post-war period prior to 1990
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Thrifty Consumers Limit Growth
Household debt accumulated during the bubble will inhibit consumer spending and economic growth
Surveys
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Eking Out Confidence, One Step at a Time
Treasury & Risk's 2011 Economic Survey
For Your Information (FYI)
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New Treasury Realities
Expect strategic and operational roles to diverge, says Zanders' Sander van Tol
News Briefs
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Meager Cash Returns Prompt More Investing in Prime Funds
Treasuries shed some caution and seek better returns
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Keeping Top Talent A Worry
Companies' ability to attract and retain skilled workers could hamper growth
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Redesigning 401(k) Match Can Spur Workers to Save
The structure of the employer's contribution can boost employees' contributions
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Insurance Market Still Soft
Sluggish economy and abundant capital seen keeping rates under pressure
Governance & Accounting
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Leases on the Books?
Accounting proposals would impact balance sheets
Retirement & Benefits
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Making More Fiduciaries
Labor wants more providers to carry 401(k) responsibility
Risk Management
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Collateral Concessions
Companies want to reduce the funds they set aside for insurance purposes
Tools & Technology
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Checking Funds' Ingredients
Portals make money fund holdings more transparent
Treasury Management
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Wires Get Smarter
Wire remittances will be able to carry lots more data later this year, but it's not clear whether banks are onboard.
People on the Move
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Financial Executives: Keeping Track
Jeff Davis; Brian Schreiber; Chris Gould; John Fleurant; Jon Marten; Ray Winborne; Thomas Chambers; Jack Callahan; Paul Saleh; Patrick Dupuis; Laurel Krzeminski; Michael McFerran
Editor's Desk
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CFO Sound Bites
Scratching the surface of the coming year's economic picture
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