Susan Kelly

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  In Director Pay, One Size Fits Many

  By Susan Kelly  |  August 15, 2012

  Company size has minimal effect on the level of director compensation, Hay Group survey shows. (Irv Becker of Hay Group)

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  Internal Audit Broadens Its Horizons

  By Susan Kelly  |  August 8, 2012

  Increased focus on operational and strategic risks means audit executives are looking for staffers who understand the company's business. (Brian Schwartz of E&Y)

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  Economy Questions Keep Execs Wary

  By Susan Kelly  |  July 31, 2012

  Finance executives see joblessness as the biggest barrier to growth, according to Treasury & Risk’s latest economic survey.

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  Slideshow: Dividends in the Spotlight

  By Susan Kelly  |  July 23, 2012

  More companies are paying dividends; Apple, Dell initiate payments.

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  Tax Hike Could Discourage Dividend Revival

  By Susan Kelly  |  July 23, 2012

  Some companies may advance the timing of payments ahead of the spike in the dividend tax that's coming next year.

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  Merck’s Global Banking Makeover

  By Susan Kelly  |  July 19, 2012

  Treasurer Mark McDonough, one of the finance pros on the 100 Most Influential list in 2012, describes the benefits of standardizing the pharmaceutical company’s payments.

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  Healthcare Reform Fees Add Up

  By Susan Kelly  |  July 17, 2012

  Employers will see not only direct fees, but higher costs reflecting fees imposed on providers.

• Thomson Deal a Plus for FXall Clients

  By Susan Kelly  |  July 10, 2012

  Acquisition of FX trading platform could mean expanded resources, more liquidity.

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  Ready for Changes in Short-Term Investments

  By Susan Kelly  |  July 10, 2012

  Possible changes in money fund regulations and FDIC coverage could cause big shifts in where treasuries invest their cash.

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  Healthcare Reform Next Steps

  By Susan Kelly  |  June 29, 2012

  With Supreme Court ruling out of the way, companies can focus on preparing for coming changes.