Susan Kelly

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  Better Benchmarking Equals Better Performance

  By Susan Kelly  |  May 14, 2013

  Technology makes it easier for companies to assess processes, progress; Hackett Group dashboard can pull data from ERP systems.

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  Outlook for Renewal of Terrorism Backstop Uncertain

  By Susan Kelly  |  May 14, 2013

  In the wake of the Boston bombings, risk managers consider their 2014 insurance renewals and whether TRIA will be extended.

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  Countdown to SEPA

  By Susan Kelly  |  May 13, 2013

  Lagging SEPA implementation leaves companies at risk of payment disruptions.

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  All Eyes on Cash

  By Susan Kelly  |  May 13, 2013

  The push to improve cash-flow forecasts continues as companies gain visibility and push out their time frames.

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  Cash Keeps Building at U.S. Companies

  By Susan Kelly  |  May 13, 2013

  Dividends and buybacks aren’t making a dent in corporate cash, but an M&A wave might do the trick.

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  More Pension De-risking Ahead

  By Susan Kelly  |  April 16, 2013

  Companies are on track to continue lump-sum offers this year.

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  Training Wheels Off for XBRL

  By Susan Kelly  |  April 16, 2013

  As limited liability ends, tagged financials are still getting a bad rap for errors and comparability.

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  Political Risk Moderates

  By Susan Kelly  |  April 8, 2013

  Aon’s 2013 risk map shows an increase in countries where political risk is lower, but problems may be lurking in supply chains.

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  Dollar’s Swings Could Continue

  By Susan Kelly  |  March 20, 2013

  Europe’s fiscal crisis, Japanese monetary policy fuel FX volatility.

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  Will Dodd-Frank Alter Corporate Hedging?

  By Susan Kelly  |  March 20, 2013

  As dealers pass new costs on to end users, companies could decide to change the way they hedge.