As the wait continues for an economic rebound, North American companies are less optimistic than those overseas.

So many emerging risks, so real time.

Companies may need to augment their global directors and officers liability coverage with country-specific D&O policies.

Gearing Up for 2010

RIMS' nearly 10,000 members represent more than 3,500 business, charitable and government entities globally. It has 81 chapters in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Japan.

The strong field of contenders for this year's Alexander Hamilton Awards underscores the role of the financial crisis in galvanizing treasury's rise in the corporate firmament.

A commitment to making treasury a strategic partner helped Toyota Financial Services steer straight through the downturn. TFS wins this year's AHA overall excellence award.

Expect the uptick in fraud cases seen during the recession to continue through the recovery.