Treasury & Risk magazine September 2011
Cover Story
Intense Times at Starbucks
It’s been a fast track to growth for Starbucks since Richard Lautch became treasurer in 1999, but not without some peaks and valleys.
Editor's Desk
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Fear Itself
CFOs once again spy rough terrain ahead.
News Briefs
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Self-Policing Money Fund Risks
Companies can protect themselves by tracking specific measures of diversification. (Treasury Strategies' Michael Gallanis)
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Consumer Health Spreads
More and more employers offer consumer-driven health plans.
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Protecting 401(k)s from Inflation
Almost half of large employers plan to offer participants an investment that guards against inflation.
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Will Treasury’s Move Spur Adoption of E-Invoicing?
Department estimates eliminating paper invoices will cut costs by 50%.
Treasury Management
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Early Start on Day’s Data
KeyBank now offers customers a single, earlier presentment of the transactions in controlled disbursement accounts.
Risk Management
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FCPA Bills Pile Up
Insurance covers bills from Foreign Corrupt Practices probes.
Governance & Accounting
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A New Spin for Audit?
Accounting regulator considers requiring public companies to switch audit firms regularly.
Tools & Technology
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T&E? Phone Office
Expense management takes a big leap forward with mobile apps.
Features
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Shaping eBAM Standards
SWIFT’s central utility aims to ensure companies can use a single eBAM standard with multiple banks.
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The Cloud Invasion
The quest for efficiency moves treasury technology toward the cloud and SaaS. (Styron's Michael Rowan)
Surveys
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Caution Rules Amid Uncertainty
The 2011 Cash Management Survey, sponsored by SAP, shows market uncertainty continues to affect short-term investing strategies.
Careers
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Executives on the Move
Larry Brockway; Timothy Griffith; David Foster; Jo-Ann Longworth; Christopher Wren; Michael O’Grady; Karen Parkhill; Steve Burdick; Marian Davis; Joel Wine; Stephen Wolfe; Julie Pangelinan













