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Once Feared, Dodd-Frank’s Watchdog Is in Retreat
Jesse Hamilton | October 17, 2018
FSOC removes “systemically important financial institution” label from Prudential.
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Corporate Boards Creating Cyber Vulnerabilities
Jeff Green | October 17, 2018
Dusty Prodigy accounts, lost tablets put company secrets at risk.
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Are Entitlements to Blame for Federal Deficits?
Steven T. Dennis | October 16, 2018
Mitch McConnell says Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are the clear drivers of federal debt and that only a divided government can fix the programs.
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Tax Law Fails to Kill off Corporate America’s Prized Dodge
Laura Davison | October 15, 2018
For many companies, it still makes sense to stash intellectual property in lower-tax jurisdictions overseas.
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Is Fed ‘Crazy’ Tight?
Craig Torres | October 12, 2018
Actually, Fed policy still looks loose by these measures.
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Trump Push for Fewer Company Profit Reports Tempered by SEC
Ben Bain | October 11, 2018
SEC chair says quarterly reporting isn’t the key factor driving investors’ focus on the short term—and isn't going to change anytime soon for large companies.
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Foreign Investors to Face New Scrutiny
Saleha Mohsin | October 10, 2018
CFIUS will begin subjecting any foreign investment in a U.S. company to greater scrutiny.
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North Korean Hackers Tried to Take $1.1 Billion in Bank Attacks
Yalman Onaran | October 09, 2018
Group that perpetrated 2016 attack on Bangladeshi Central Bank continues to target financial institutions.
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Global Payment Firms Hold First Cyber War Game
Yalman Onaran | October 09, 2018
18 payment processors from the U.S. and the U.K. took part in the exercises.
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Age Discrimination Issues in Hiring and Recruitment
Angela Turturro | October 09, 2018
Two employment law experts discuss the landscape of age discrimination claims in hiring and offer tips to mitigate liability.
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Brexit Financial-Market Threat
Silla Brush, Boris Groendahl & Alexander Weber | October 08, 2018
EU watchdogs step up to reassure markets, reversing course from prior position that responsibility for navigating Brexit would fall entirely on corporate shoulders.
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Comcast Saved $28 Million in 24 Hours
Molly Smith | October 05, 2018
Company completed bond sale just before Treasuries rout.
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Taking Advantage of the Low Interest Rate Environment
Steve Foley | October 04, 2018
Now is a good time for companies to lock in bank loans to fund M&A, stock buybacks, and capital investments.
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Workers’ Share of Health Tab Dwarfs Income Gains
John Tozzi | October 03, 2018
Health insurance premiums as a proportion of household income have doubled in the United States in the past 20 years.
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Comcast Sells $27 Billion of Bonds
Molly Smith | October 03, 2018
Year's second-biggest deal pushes Comcast debt to 3.6 times EBITDA.
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Is Your Operational Efficiency Evolving Fast Enough?
ALM Marketing Services | October 02, 2018
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Time: 2 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. PST Cost: Complimentary Sponsored by: As technologies,…
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165 All-Male Boards Face Deadline to Diversify
Jordyn Holman, Kristen V. Brown & Andrea Vittorio | October 01, 2018
New California law sets gender diversity requirements for companies, and corporate boards, of all sizes.
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Most CEOs Are Not Recession-Tested
Marine Strauss & Wei Lu | October 01, 2018
The majority of chief executives around the world were not in their current position during the global financial crisis a decade ago.
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Wall Street's Riskiest Loans Flash Danger Signs
Jesse Hamilton, Craig Torres & Sally Bakewell | September 28, 2018
With watchdogs muzzled by deregulation, “money is chasing looser and looser projects.”
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Where Working Capital Is Working Best
Treasury & Risk | September 27, 2018
For the largest U.S. organizations, the cash conversion cycle continues to shrink, driven by extensions in payment terms. But some companies have a lot of ground to cover before they reach the working capital efficiency of the top-tier firms.
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U.S.-Canada NAFTA Fight Set to Run Past Deadline
Josh Wingrove | September 27, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cites a “range of paths” forward while his U.S. envoy digs in on two issues.
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IRS Weighs Easing Tax-Free Spinoff Rules
Laura Davison, Lynnley Browning & Allyson Versprille | September 27, 2018
Rule change would be a boon to tech and pharma companies.
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10 HSA Questions Employers & Employees Ask
C.J. Marwitz | September 26, 2018
From HSA eligibility requirements to tax consequences to covered expenses—here are answers to HSA FAQs.
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Money Fund Giants Brace for $94 Billion Hit From EU Rules
Silla Brush | September 26, 2018
Fund companies have warned that proposed new ESMA policy could mean the death of stable-price euro funds.
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Taking Your Business Global: A Primer
Lesley White & Doug Houser | September 26, 2018
Factors to consider in deciding whether to transact in a foreign currency.
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Cybersecurity: Protective Measures Treasuries Should Be Taking
Russ Banham | September 25, 2018
Payments fraud remains a thorn in most corporate treasurers’ sides, but several best practices can shore up corporate defenses.
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Employers Plan to Cut Back on Bonuses
Rebecca Greenfield | September 24, 2018
Although the economy is booming, total corporate spending on compensation has been falling for the past few years.
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System Modernization and Consolidation: The Fannie Mae Success Story
SimCorp | September 24, 2018
Date: November 7th 2018 Time: 12pm ET | 9am PT Cost: Complimentary Produced and Sponsored by: The pace of change in financial services continues…
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Trade Tensions Push CFOs’ Outlook to Worst in a Year
Sarah Ponczek | September 20, 2018
“CFO optimism, while still strong, appears to be on the retreat amid concerns around global trade and interest rates.”
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U.S. Companies Repatriated $169.5 Billion in Second Quarter
Laura Davison & Sho Chandra | September 19, 2018
President Trump predicts that $4 trillion will return to the U.S. Few external observers expect repatriations to come anywhere close to that number.
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2018 Alexander Hamilton Awards in Liquidity Management
Meg Waters | September 19, 2018
This year's winners shine a light on the ways in which automation can improve treasury outcomes.
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Structuring More Efficient Finance Workflows
Meg Waters | September 19, 2018
Congratulations to Microsoft for winning the 2018 Gold Alexander Hamilton Award in Liquidity Management!
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Automating FX and Cash Management
Meg Waters | September 19, 2018
Why tech startup Clearsettle won the 2018 Silver Alexander Hamilton Award in Liquidity Management.
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China Strikes $60 Billion of U.S. Goods
Enda Curran, Andrew Mayeda & Jenny Leonard | September 18, 2018
Response to new Trump tariffs announced Monday targets U.S. products ranging from meat to wheat and textiles.
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How to Build an Innovative Treasury Function
ALM Marketing Services | September 18, 2018
Date: October 31st 2018 Time: 2pm ET/11am PT Cost: Complimentary Earn: 1.2 AFP/CTP Credits Sponsored by: As…
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Multinationals Still Lack GILTI Guidance
Laura Davison, Lynnley Browning & Allyson Versprille | September 17, 2018
Corporate America remains “in limbo” as IRS punts on foreign tax issue.
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Prime Funds Making a Comeback
Brian Chappatta | September 17, 2018
The market for U.S. prime money market funds is still less than half its pre-floating-NAV size, but it has been growing for the longest stretch since 2009.
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IBM Under Fire for Firings
Gerrit De Vynck | September 17, 2018
The tech behemoth is being sued for age discrimination after firing more than 20,000 workers over age 40 in the past six years.
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Men Have the First, Last, and Every Other Word on Earnings Calls
Felice Maranz & Rebecca Greenfield | September 14, 2018
Few corporate executives or analysts on earnings calls are women, and those who do participate speak less than their male counterparts.
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Is Your Treasury Organization Ready for an Acquisition?
Rhonda Kruman | September 13, 2018
Here’s how to perform due diligence in advance of a merger or acquisition—from an up-close look at your target’s structure and systems, to defining your goals and engaging with banks.
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Industry Campaigning to De-escalate Trade War
Mark Niquette | September 12, 2018
Facing higher costs for imported materials, industry groups are thinking outside the box to try to get through to the Trump administration.
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4 Ways to Cut Spending on Inappropriate Healthcare
Emily Payne | September 12, 2018
Unnecessary healthcare services cost the industry $750 billion annually. For employers looking to bring their healthcare spending into check, this is a good place to start.
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Court Ruling: ICO Covered by Securities Law
Patricia Hurtado & Ben Bain | September 11, 2018
Criminal prosecution of ICOs allegedly designed to defraud investors may have broader implications.
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Risk of Messy Brexit Mobilizes Corporate Europe and Its Bankers
Katie Linsell | September 11, 2018
Banks are rewriting the fine print on bonds, while companies warn investors of potential Brexit ramifications.
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Political Hurdles May Impede M&A Mega Deals
Dinesh Nair & Ruth David | September 10, 2018
JPMorgan expects trade wars and regulatory risks to put the damper on merger and acquisition activity.
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U.S.-Euro Junk Bond Split
Cecile Gutscher | September 06, 2018
High-yield corporate bonds are trading with higher spreads than their U.S. peers.
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The Future of Real-Time Global Payments
Bob Stark | September 06, 2018
Immediate settlement of cross-border transactions has proven an elusive goal, but technology continues to move corporate treasuries in that direction.
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Citi to Replace CFO at Year-end
Katherine Chiglinsky & Donal Griffin | September 05, 2018
Other big banks eyeing succession changes as well.
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Would Open MEPs Disrupt the 401(k) Plan Market?
Nick Thornton | September 04, 2018
Existing sponsors of single plans would see annual audit expenses slashed if they join a MEP.
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Pfizer Estimates Brexit Costs at $100 Million
James Paton | September 04, 2018
Border delays and duplications in regulatory regimes might be the Brexit legacy for multinationals.
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U.S. Swaps Cop Apologizes for International Overreach
Ben Bain & Silla Brush | September 04, 2018
Giancarlo proposes letting U.S. customers use foreign swaps clearinghouses that haven’t registered with the CFTC.
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Argentina Lifts Rates to World-High
Andres R. Martinez | August 31, 2018
Central bank sets interest rates at 60%, while President Macri requests IMF aid to save peso.
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Apple, Oracle Dump Bonds
Molly Smith | August 31, 2018
Changing approaches to corporate cash management, driven by repatriation of overseas funds, have created a $300 billion hole in the market for short-term corporate debt.
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Floating-Rate Notes Linked to SOFR
Alexandra Harris, Paul Cohen & Rizal Tupaz | August 30, 2018
MetLife breaks ground with $1 billion bond based on LIBOR heir.
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Alexander Hamilton Awards Extension
Treasury & Risk | August 30, 2018
Alexander Hamilton Awards deadline extended by one week: Get your nominations in by next Friday, September 7!
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Give Us a Hand: Share Your Expertise
Treasury & Risk | August 29, 2018
Last chance to participate in our 2018 cash management survey is this Friday. Take a few minutes to participate, and you'll receive an exclusive survey report and be entered to win $200.
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U.S. Stressing Friday as NAFTA Deadline
Jennifer Jacobs, Josh Wingrove & Vivek Shankar | August 29, 2018
U.S. and Mexico have reached an agreement, but Canada needs to be included by Friday in order for the deal to take effect before Mexico's president takes office.
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American Companies Are Raising Prices at a Brisk Pace
Rich Miller | August 28, 2018
Good news for the Fed, bad news for consumers.
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Pension Risk Transfer Buyout Sales Top $8.2 Billion in Q2
Caroline Marwitz | August 27, 2018
LIMRA expects market will exceed $23 billion for 2018.
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LIBOR Challenger Embraced in Debut Commercial Paper Transaction
Adam Tempkin & Liz Capo McCormick | August 27, 2018
“You should expect to see additional SOFR-linked deals across a broad spectrum of issuers.”
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The Powell Doctrine
Craig Torres | August 24, 2018
Fed chief debuts at Jackson Hole, emphasizes need to evaluate real-world economic indicators as well as economic models in making interest rate decisions.
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JPMorgan Making Midsize Banking Push Abroad
Meg Waters | August 23, 2018
The company is said to be looking to expand its treasury and advisory services for midsize businesses in markets that have traditionally been dominated by local financial institutions.
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Future-Proof Your Payments Toolkit
Jeannette L. Bugg | August 23, 2018
Virtual card innovation drives growing adoption.
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U.S. Chamber Urges Treasury to Relax Offshore Tax Refund Rules
Laura Davison & Lynnley Browning | August 21, 2018
Companies that overpaid taxes on offshore profits want flexibility in how they use those funds.
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Transfer Pricing Tax Hit on the Horizon
Lynnley Browning & Sony Kassam | August 20, 2018
Medtronic ruling might make transfer pricing—and other techniques that price transactions to lower taxes—impossible.
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Venezuela Enacts One of the Biggest Currency Devaluations Ever
Eduardo Thomson & Fabiola Zerpa | August 20, 2018
Maduro reduced the bolivar's value by 95 percent; inflation may exceed the 1 million percent already projected for 2018.
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$1.5 Trillion Is Coming to America
Annie Massa | August 17, 2018
What some top asset managers are doing to attract corporate cash as it’s repatriated.
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Trump Asks SEC to Change Cadence of Earnings Reporting
Ben Bain, Terrence Dopp, Justin Sink & Annie Massa | August 17, 2018
Presidential tweet brings to surface debate on whether quarterly reporting is helpful or harmful to the markets.
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Libor's Heir Presumptive Prepared to Take on Bank Bond Market
Maciej Onoszko | August 16, 2018
Bank and corporate bonds linked to SOFR may appear on the market in months, not years.
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Ford Fights Back Against Wall Street Calls to Cut Its Dividend
Keith Naughton | August 14, 2018
Dividends cost the company $2.4 billion annually. Analysts say that's not sustainable during restructuring; Ford CFO says it will boost stock price.
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Hilton Grand Vacations Fires CFO for Behavior Against ‘Policies’
Peter Jeffrey | August 10, 2018
Specific actions leading to the firing are unclear.
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Steel War on Turkey Is Changing Global Trade Flows
Thomas Biesheuvel & Elizabeth Burden | August 10, 2018
How Trump's latest salvo of metal tariffs will affect producers in Europe and around the world.
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How Musk Plans to Take Tesla Private
Miles Weiss | August 09, 2018
Internal stock market may enable current shareholders and Tesla employees to continue trading shares, with less volatility and less liquidity.
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CFOs Say More Increases in 401(k) Matches Are Coming
Emily Payne | August 09, 2018
The corporate tax cut and a tighter labor market are translating to higher wages (finally).
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Some at Fed Think Higher Rates Are Needed
Craig Torres | August 08, 2018
“It is difficult to argue that lower-than-normal rates are appropriate when unemployment is low and inflation is effectively at the Fed’s target.”
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Trump May Sell Dollars as a Weapon in the Trade War
Andrew Mayeda | August 08, 2018
U.S. currency intervention would be first since 2000 effort to prop up sliding euro.
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Speculators, Not Drug Dealers, Dominate Crypto Use
Camila Russo | August 07, 2018
Ratio of legal to illegal uses of bitcoin has reversed over the past five years.
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More Pain Ahead in China Trade Battle
Andrew Mayeda | August 02, 2018
U.S. Commerce Secretary threatens to continue ratcheting up trade pressure until China makes structural changes to its economy, doesn't see major economic upheaval as a trade war risk.
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How to Tally Repatriation Taxes
Laura Davison & Lynnley Browning | August 01, 2018
IRS proposed regulations help corporate America make better cash repatriation decisions.
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Building Transparency in Liquidity Management Processes
Sponsored by: TreasuryXpress | August 01, 2018
[On-Demand Only] **If you have previously registered for this event, please click here, and log-in using the email you registered with to access the…
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Who’s Ready for ASC 842?
Michael Keeler | August 01, 2018
What companies should be doing differently to prepare for the new lease-accounting standards.
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Blockchain Suffers Slowdown
Olga Kharif | July 31, 2018
Once seen as a corporate cure-all, blockchain-based solutions are rolling out very slowly. So far, only 1% of organizations have adopted these technologies.
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AmEx Defends FX Policies
Jenny Surane | July 30, 2018
Report says changes to exchange rates the company charged business customers for currency conversions were not disclosed to customers.
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Stockpiling Blood and Food
Emma Ross-Thomas | July 27, 2018
U.K. plans for a no-deal Brexit, including a number of moves that might have major business impacts.
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Clock Ticking for Pension Sponsors to Take Advantage of Tax Law
Caroline Marwitz | July 27, 2018
Lower corporate tax rate spurs massive voluntary contributions to pension funds.
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Call for Entries
Treasury & Risk | July 26, 2018
It's time to submit your treasury team's innovative projects for the 2019 Alexander Hamilton Awards. Deadline for entries: August 30, 2018.
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What’s Next in U.S. Trade Policy?
Enda Curran | July 26, 2018
What does the apparent Trump-EU trade truce mean for China?
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Mexico and Canada Optimistic on NAFTA Deal
Eric Martin & Daniela Guzman | July 25, 2018
Economy ministers from the two countries expect “common sense” to prevail this fall in NAFTA re-negotiation.
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Trump and EU’s Juncker Hope for Progress on Trade
Toluse Olorunnipa | July 25, 2018
If meeting doesn’t go well, Trump warns, the cost of a car imported from Europe will increase more than $10,000. EU threatens $20 billion in retaliatory measures.
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Fed Presidents Seek to Prevent Inverted Yield Curve
Rich Miller | July 24, 2018
Some regional bank presidents want “Powell put,” agreement to cut rates if bond yield curve inverts.
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Foreign Tech Workers Face Higher Hurdles in Visa Applications
Emily McCormick | July 18, 2018
Tech companies complain cracking down on legal immigration encourages innovation to happen elsewhere.
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5 Steps to Navigate Around Tariffs
Robert Wanuga | July 18, 2018
Flexibility is key in charting a company’s course through the uncertainties of a global trade war.
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Powell's ‘For Now’ Caveat a Sign Fed Rate Hikes Not on Autopilot
Craig Torres | July 17, 2018
Federal Reserve Chairman is trying to maintain flexibility to respond to changes in economic environment.
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How Amy Hood Helped Reboot Microsoft
Dina Bass | July 16, 2018
“Not combative but determined” CFO won over a skeptical Wall Street.
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Treasury Struggles to Keep Staff
Saleha Mohsin | July 13, 2018
U.S. Treasury Department unit at heart of trade war has seen a wave of staff exits.
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2018 Alexander Hamilton Awards in Operational Risk Management & Insurance
Treasury & Risk | July 11, 2018
Projects that demonstrate the benefits of innovation in risk management.
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Harnessing Analytics to Minimize Debit-Card Fraud
Meg Waters | July 11, 2018
Congratulations to the U.S. Postal Service for winning the 2018 Gold Alexander Hamilton Award in Operational Risk Management & Insurance!
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Custom-built Model Drives Better Reserving for Liability Claims
Meg Waters | July 11, 2018
How Herc Rentals won the 2018 Silver Alexander Hamilton Award in Operational Risk Management & Insurance.
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Trade War Approaches Point of No Return
Brendan Scott & Enda Curran | July 11, 2018
As trade conflict ramps up, consumers may soon face higher prices on all sorts of goods.
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Record M&A Activity: How Long Will It Last?
Nabila Ahmed, Ruth David & Elizabeth Fournier | July 11, 2018
With $2.1 trillion of transactions in the first half, 2018 is on track to beat 2007’s $4.1 trillion total.
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