Governance, Regulation, & Compliance

• Quantitative Easing Should Continue

  By Lu Wang and Inyoung Hwang, Bloomberg  |  May 21, 2013

  Fed Bank of St. Louis president says Fed should continue buying bonds because growth is slower than expected.

• Wall Street Wins Rollback in Dodd-Frank Swap-Trading Rules

  By Silla Brush, Bloomberg  |  May 20, 2013

  Some see vote as the start of a seismic shift in trading of OTC derivatives.

• FATCA's Impact on Finance

  By Treasury & Risk Staff  |  May 17, 2013

  When FATCA takes effect early next year, some private companies will face invasive disclosure processes every time they start working with a new bank.

• Internal Controls in 2013

  By Treasury & Risk Staff  |  May 16, 2013

  Updated COSO Framework provides clear principles for determining whether controls are functioning properly in the finance function and beyond.

• Cyber Attack on U.S. Company Traced to Iran

  By Chris Strohm, Bloomberg  |  May 14, 2013

  Security company Mandiant says it's not clear whether Iran group is government-backed.

• Kroll Says S&P, Moody’s Again Putting Profits Ahead of Accuracy

  By Dave Michaels and Matt Robinson, Bloomberg  |  May 14, 2013

  Founder of rating company criticizes other credit raters at SEC roundtable.

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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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  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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  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.