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January 2012 6 Min Read

Treasury Outsourcing in Practice

Treasury Outsourcing in Practice by Heinz Bahni, Group Treasurer, SGS A new treasury organisation When I joined SGS’ treasury department in 2002, the group treasury function was still in the early stages of its development, with FX, cash and treasury management...

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November 2011 4 Min Read

Reduced Costs, Efficiency and Control through Corporate Cards

Reduced Costs, Efficiency and Control through Corporate Cards by Giel Buijssen, Assistant Application Management, Rockwool In 2008, Rockwool introduced ING’s Corporate Card Solution for employee expenses in order to increase convenience, control and process...

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November 2011 13 Min Read

Google’s CFO on Growth, Capital Structure, and Leadership

Google’s CFO on Growth, Capital Structure, and Leadership Patrick Pichette describes the attitudes and behavior that Google hopes will keep it growing like a start-up. by James Manyika, Partner, McKinsey When it comes to playing the classic role of the...

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October 2011 5 Min Read

Efficient Trade for Competitive Advantage

Efficient Trade for Competitive Advantage by Karel Vandebeek, Regional Manager Trade Finance, KBC Bank Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) is a region characterised by its potential and opportunity. Steady growth and a commitment to developing strong international...

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August 2011 10 Min Read

From Alternative to No Alternative Financing

From Alternative to No Alternative Financing by Helen Sanders, Editor We are all aware that most companies are finding it more difficult to access credit from their banks, and that the cost of doing so has increased. Alternative financing, such as factoring and reverse...

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August 2011 5 Min Read

Expanding International Horizons

We have become accustomed to reading about the banking needs of large multinational corporations that are increasingly seeking a regional cash management banking structure to diversify risk. Less is typically said about the requirements of mid-market companies that are...

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June 2011 7 Min Read

Modernising the Finance Department’s Role

Modernising the Finance Department’s Role by François Masquelier, Head of Corporate Finance and Treasury, RTL Group, and Honorary Chairman, EACT The new CFO has arrived in his most recently updated version. His job has evolved considerably over the last...

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April 2011 4 Min Read

Process, Technology and Skills: The Experience of a CFO in Africa

Processes, Technology and Skills: The Experience of a CFO in Africa by Nelly Akoth, Chief Financial Officer, IBM Sub-Saharan Africa Every day, we balance risk and opportunity, making calculated risks where appropriate whilst leveraging the full extent of...

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March 2011 1 Min Read

Borealis将财务运作内部化 (Insourcing Treasury Operations at Borealis)

Borealis将财务运作内部化 Eddy Jacqmotte——Borealis现金与银行经理/后台管理主管...

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February 2011 13 Min Read

The CEO’s Guide to Corporate Finance

The CEO’s Guide to Corporate Finance Four principles can help you make great financial decisions – even when the CFO’s not in the room. by Richard Dobbs, Bill Huyett, and Tim Koller, McKinsey The problem Only improving cash flows will create value....

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January 2011 5 Min Read

TMI Awards 2010: Lloyds

Lloyds A Commitment to Customer Relationships “It is a privilege for Lloyds Banking Group to be awarded TMI’s award for Corporate Finance. In particular, this award recognises the breadth and depth of financing services we offer, the quality and commitment...

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October 2010 7 Min Read

Developing Team Culture for Client Success

Developing Team Culture for Client Success A Profile of Mark Grant, Managing Director, Head of Global Financial Institutions, Lloyds Banking Group by Helen Sanders, Editor Mark Grant is one of only a few executives today who has remained with the same bank,...

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