June 2009

While its Big Three competitors struggled, Ford's treasury filled up on cash when the markets were easy, which allowed the auto maker to reduce its debt without destroying shareholder value and steer clear of government loans.

Sticking with the Windows XP system is becoming more complicated as the launch of Microsoft's newest operating system draws near.

As regulatory risks loom, companies evaluate how to get more out of governance, risk and compliance software.

The rating agency is currently developing criteria and a methodology for its new enterprise risk management corporate ratings category.

Payments Market Evolves Amid Credit Constraints

Caroline Dorsa, Robert Olson, Brian Valentine, Frank Wilson, Sean Trauschke, John Pietrowicz

Although courts have sided with 401(k) plan sponsors in lawsuits over plan costs and revenue sharing, the government is preparing to pounce.

Incoming CFO Adena Friedman began her career at Nasdaq in 1993, long before it went public, officially became an exchange and expanded to several continents.

Driving Change

A California water district and Union Bank develop a hybrid lockbox that streamlines check processing and ensures same day credit.