Russ Banham

• The Party Gets Started in Brazil

  By Russ Banham  |  March 1, 2010

  Multinational corporations are increasingly attracted to Brazil, which has surmounted political instability and hyperinflation to become one of the hottest emerging market economies.

• Cashing in Next Wedding Season

  By Russ Banham  |  October 1, 2009

  With reduced liquidity and the increased cost of borrowing, including a savvy treasurer on a merger team can help ensure a successful union.

• Whacking the System Over Breaking the Buck?

  By Russ Banham  |  October 1, 2009

  Spurred by the Reserve Primary Fund's drop below $1 a share in the wake of Lehman's fall, proposed SEC rules on money market funds could end up curtailing many companies' ability to raise short-term funds.

• Age Bias Claims Rise

  By Russ Banham  |  May 1, 2009

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

• No Rest on Retirement

  By Russ Banham  |  May 1, 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.

• D&O Checklist

  By Russ Banham  |  April 1, 2009

  As the market tightens, risk managers must make a strong case for renewal and brace for the possibility that some insurers will run into trouble.

• Staying Alert and Alive

  By Russ Banham  |  April 1, 2009

  Risk managers are stressed out these days dealing with the solvency issues surrounding some major insurers and the impact of the recession.

• Executive Pay Scrutiny Spreads

  By Russ Banham  |  March 3, 2009

  Rumblings to cap top compensation at $500K still heard on Capitol Hill.

• Revving Up Dashboards

  By Russ Banham  |  March 1, 2009

  New systems are often in the fast lane, increasingly robust in functionality and regularly adding enhancements, while many users are taking their time adopting new features.

• Forging Stronger Supply Chains

  By Russ Banham  |  September 1, 2008

  Applying ERM principles to managing supply lines that often stretch around the world allows companies to prioritize risks and establish action plans to respond.