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Using Robotic Process Automation in Treasury
Laurens Tijdhof, partner at Zanders, discusses fintech that will impact corporate treasury, particularly robotic process automation (RPA).
Laurens Tijdhof, partner at Zanders, discusses fintech that will impact corporate treasury, particularly robotic process automation (RPA).
05/31/2018
Fraud Trends: Threats from Emerging Markets
Tim Bobak, Threat Intel Outreach, Group-IB, discusses why fraud threats to corporates and banks are increasingly coming from the emerging markets.
Tim Bobak, Threat Intel Outreach, Group-IB, discusses why fraud threats to corporates and banks are increasingly coming from the emerging markets.
05/31/2018
How Advances Improve the Excel Experience for FP&A Pros
The advancements Microsoft has made in recent years have drastically improved the experience of using Excel.
The advancements Microsoft has made in recent years have drastically improved the experience of using Excel.
05/29/2018
Treasury Management at AFP 2018: One Goal, One Track
For AFP 2018, we decided to combine the Treasury Management and Global Treasury tracks. Business is becoming more global, and treasury along with it.
For AFP 2018, we decided to combine the Treasury Management and Global Treasury tracks. Business is becoming more global, and treasury along with it.
05/29/2018
New FinCEN Rules Just Made KYC Even Tougher
It now takes two to six months for new domestic and international bank accounts to be setup due to know-your-customer (KYC) requirements. And guess what, treasurers? It’s about to get worse.
It now takes two to six months for new domestic and international bank accounts to be setup due to know-your-customer (KYC) requirements. And guess what, treasurers? It’s about to get worse.
05/25/2018
Using AI to Transform Credit and Finance Teams
An upcoming webinar will explore how modern credit, finance and IT teams are leveraging AI and data to repurpose receivables management.
An upcoming webinar will explore how modern credit, finance and IT teams are leveraging AI and data to repurpose receivables management.
05/24/2018
Increase in Payments Fraud Fueled by BEC Scams
The most likely reason for increase in wire fraud is the pervasiveness of business email compromise (BEC) scams.
The most likely reason for increase in wire fraud is the pervasiveness of business email compromise (BEC) scams.
05/24/2018
3 Keys to Managing Change in Treasury
John Josten, CTP, Assistant Treasurer for Tractor Supply Company, provides some key tips on how treasury departments can manage change.
John Josten, CTP, Assistant Treasurer for Tractor Supply Company, provides some key tips on how treasury departments can manage change.
05/23/2018
Treasury Perspective: Same Day ACH & Real-Time Payments
Stephanie Uhl, CTP, Assistant Treasurer of Forest City Realty Trust, discusses Same Day ACH and the Clearing House's Real Time Payments (RTP) system.
Stephanie Uhl, CTP, Assistant Treasurer of Forest City Realty Trust, discusses Same Day ACH and the Clearing House's Real Time Payments (RTP) system.
05/23/2018
Laying the Groundwork for a Future of Faster Payments
A diverse group of industry stakeholders recently released a draft faster payments governance framework for the U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC). The framework is open to broad stakeholder feedback through June 22.
A diverse group of industry stakeholders recently released a draft faster payments governance framework for the U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC). The framework is open to broad stakeholder feedback through June 22.
05/22/2018
Survey: Finance Pros Earned Average Raises of 4.3% in 2017
Treasury and finance professionals enjoyed a 4.3 percent base salary gain in 2017, according to the 2018 AFP Compensation Survey.
Treasury and finance professionals enjoyed a 4.3 percent base salary gain in 2017, according to the 2018 AFP Compensation Survey.
05/22/2018
Eliminating Friendly Fraud: 10 Friendly Tips from Uber
Merchants at MRC Dublin 2018 received some tips on what they can do to prevent “friendly” fraud, as well as recoup losses from it, courtesy of two experts from Uber.
Merchants at MRC Dublin 2018 received some tips on what they can do to prevent “friendly” fraud, as well as recoup losses from it, courtesy of two experts from Uber.
05/17/2018
Trust the Process: How FP&A Can Strike a Balance Between Too Much and Just Enough
There is a healthy tension when it comes to process: How do you strike the right balance to get the benefits without strangling agility?
There is a healthy tension when it comes to process: How do you strike the right balance to get the benefits without strangling agility?
05/16/2018
Making Sense of Machine Learning: Tips for Merchants
Many companies are misunderstanding some of the fundamentals of machine learning. At MRC Dublin, an expert panel tried to clear up some of the confusion.
Many companies are misunderstanding some of the fundamentals of machine learning. At MRC Dublin, an expert panel tried to clear up some of the confusion.
05/16/2018
GDPR: Implications for Machine Learning
Fred Sadaghiani, CTO of Sift Science, and Roberto Valerio, CEO of Risk Ident, discuss how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe could affect machine learning.
Fred Sadaghiani, CTO of Sift Science, and Roberto Valerio, CEO of Risk Ident, discuss how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe could affect machine learning.
05/16/2018
10 Reasons Why Fraud Will Never Go Away
At MRC Dublin, Dr. Patrick Dixon provided a list of reasons why fraudsters will continue to thrive in this new, fraud-heavy paradigm that merchants currently find themselves in.
At MRC Dublin, Dr. Patrick Dixon provided a list of reasons why fraudsters will continue to thrive in this new, fraud-heavy paradigm that merchants currently find themselves in.
05/15/2018
3 Tips for Selecting a Treasury System: Duracell’s Journey
Mary Gilbert, Treasury and FX Risk Manager for Duracell, will discuss her organization’s TMS journey in a session at AFP 2018.
Mary Gilbert, Treasury and FX Risk Manager for Duracell, will discuss her organization’s TMS journey in a session at AFP 2018.
05/14/2018
It’s Handled: Judy Smith Talks Crisis Management at AFP 2018
Fans of the TV series “Scandal” won’t want to miss the Executive Institute Monday Luncheon at AFP 2018, featuring Judy Smith—the inspiration for the character Olivia Pope.
Fans of the TV series “Scandal” won’t want to miss the Executive Institute Monday Luncheon at AFP 2018, featuring Judy Smith—the inspiration for the character Olivia Pope.
05/14/2018
The Next Generation of Cyberthreats
Eric Rosenbach, former Pentagon Chief of Staff and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Security and Homeland Defense, discusses the biggest cyberrisks to corporate practitioners.
Eric Rosenbach, former Pentagon Chief of Staff and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Security and Homeland Defense, discusses the biggest cyberrisks to corporate practitioners.
05/09/2018
Why Treasury & Finance Pros Need to Tell Stories
AFP 2018 speaker Doug Stevenson of Story Theater International explains why you should tell a story in your presentation.
AFP 2018 speaker Doug Stevenson of Story Theater International explains why you should tell a story in your presentation.
05/08/2018
Tax Reform: Will Section 956 Still Impact Treasury?
Though there is no deferral of foreign earnings under the 2017 tax bill, Section 956 was surprisingly retained and there are questions as to how much of an impact it could still have on treasury organizations.
Though there is no deferral of foreign earnings under the 2017 tax bill, Section 956 was surprisingly retained and there are questions as to how much of an impact it could still have on treasury organizations.
05/08/2018
Brand Yourself for Success: A Guide for Finance
A brand is an intangible asset, a unique promise of what the company stands for when you see its name, logo, slogan or product, even before you interact with it. This same logic applies to you.
A brand is an intangible asset, a unique promise of what the company stands for when you see its name, logo, slogan or product, even before you interact with it. This same logic applies to you.
05/07/2018
How Can Treasury & Finance Executives Retain Talent?
Nicole Meyer, Founder and Managing Partner of The Meyer Partnership, explains why employees leave their jobs, and what treasury and finance executives can do to retain them.
Nicole Meyer, Founder and Managing Partner of The Meyer Partnership, explains why employees leave their jobs, and what treasury and finance executives can do to retain them.
05/07/2018
Friendly Fraud & False Declines: 3 Tips for Retailers
Keith Briscoe, CMO of Ethoca, provides a three-pronged solution for retailers to tackle so-called "friendly" fraud and false declines.
Keith Briscoe, CMO of Ethoca, provides a three-pronged solution for retailers to tackle so-called "friendly" fraud and false declines.
05/03/2018
Failing Upward: Knowing When to Pull the Plug on Robotics
We’ve been hearing a lot about the benefits of robotic process automation (RPA), and for good reason. But what if you were trying to implement RPA for process improvement and found that it didn’t work?
We’ve been hearing a lot about the benefits of robotic process automation (RPA), and for good reason. But what if you were trying to implement RPA for process improvement and found that it didn’t work?
05/02/2018
Faster Payments: How Treasury Can Craft an Adoption Strategy
Though corporate treasury and finance professionals have shown considerable interest in adopting faster payments, they need to apply a well thought-out strategy to be successful.
Though corporate treasury and finance professionals have shown considerable interest in adopting faster payments, they need to apply a well thought-out strategy to be successful.
05/01/2018
Why API Standardization Matters for Treasury
George Throckmorton, Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives and Network Development for NACHA, explains why there is a need for API standardization, and discusses two pilots that NACHA is working on that can benefit corporate treasury and finance professionals.
George Throckmorton, Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives and Network Development for NACHA, explains why there is a need for API standardization, and discusses two pilots that NACHA is working on that can benefit corporate treasury and finance professionals.
05/01/2018
Stepping Up: Why Payments Security is a Collaborative Effort
Protecting customer data is the responsibility of payments industry stakeholders, stressed an expert panel at NACHA Faster Payments 2018. But that's easier said than done.
Protecting customer data is the responsibility of payments industry stakeholders, stressed an expert panel at NACHA Faster Payments 2018. But that's easier said than done.
05/01/2018
BreakThrough Preview: Where is Treasury Technology Going?
Bob Stark of Kyriba will provide attendees of the BreakThrough Treasury and Finance forum with a look at the latest technology trends impacting the treasury landscape.
Bob Stark of Kyriba will provide attendees of the BreakThrough Treasury and Finance forum with a look at the latest technology trends impacting the treasury landscape.
05/01/2018
Study: Trade War Fears Hasten U.S. Cash Accumulation
Concerns over festering trade wars and rising geopolitical concerns convinced treasury and finance executives to return to cash accumulation, according to the latest AFP Corporate Cash Indicators®.
Concerns over festering trade wars and rising geopolitical concerns convinced treasury and finance executives to return to cash accumulation, according to the latest AFP Corporate Cash Indicators®.
04/30/2018
Invoice Automation: Refining the AP Process
With the role of accounts payable expanding, it is critical to improve its efficiency. One means of achieving this is through automation of the invoice process.
With the role of accounts payable expanding, it is critical to improve its efficiency. One means of achieving this is through automation of the invoice process.
04/30/2018
Controls for a Paper-Based Accounts Payables System
Though it may seem unlikely that some companies still use entirely paper-based systems to conduct their AP processes, this is still the case for some smaller businesses, especially in developing countries. Even with a paper-based system, controls are needed to ensure that it operates properly.
Though it may seem unlikely that some companies still use entirely paper-based systems to conduct their AP processes, this is still the case for some smaller businesses, especially in developing countries. Even with a paper-based system, controls are needed to ensure that it operates properly.
04/30/2018
FBAR FAQs, Part II: FinCEN, IRS Answer Your Questions
The AFP Treasury Advisory Group recently held discussions on Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) with representatives of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the IRS.
The AFP Treasury Advisory Group recently held discussions on Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) with representatives of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the IRS.
04/30/2018
What Retailers Need to Know About Surcharging
Theresa Y. Kananen, Partner with Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, provides retailers with some insights on the challenges around surcharging.
Theresa Y. Kananen, Partner with Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, provides retailers with some insights on the challenges around surcharging.
04/26/2018
The Evolution of Card Fraud
Micheal Reitblat, CEO of Forter, explains how card fraud as evolved since the Target breach and the implementation of EMV technology in the United States.
Micheal Reitblat, CEO of Forter, explains how card fraud as evolved since the Target breach and the implementation of EMV technology in the United States.
04/25/2018
FP&A Needs a Beacon to See Through Volatility
To manage short-term volatility, FP&A practitioners often have a principled response: follow the core attributes of your company. At FinNext in San Francisco, a panel of experts discussed how market changes can up-end their operations, and how they navigate their teams through the ensuing volatility.
To manage short-term volatility, FP&A practitioners often have a principled response: follow the core attributes of your company. At FinNext in San Francisco, a panel of experts discussed how market changes can up-end their operations, and how they navigate their teams through the ensuing volatility.
04/25/2018
2018 AFP Fraud Survey: Account Takeovers Increase
Magnus Carlsson, AFP's Manager of Treasury and Payments discusses how the 2018 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, underwritten by J.P. Morgan, revealed an increase in account takeovers.
Magnus Carlsson, AFP's Manager of Treasury and Payments discusses how the 2018 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, underwritten by J.P. Morgan, revealed an increase in account takeovers.
04/24/2018
ETA: Proposed Tariffs Will Hurt Retail, Payments Industries
Scott Talbott, SVP of Government Affairs for the Electronic Transactions Association, discusses how proposed tariffs on point-of-sale (POS) terminals imported from China will negatively impact retailers and the payments industry.
Scott Talbott, SVP of Government Affairs for the Electronic Transactions Association, discusses how proposed tariffs on point-of-sale (POS) terminals imported from China will negatively impact retailers and the payments industry.
04/24/2018
Building a Financial Model – Art or Science?
FP&A professionals must learn to balance both science and art when building a financial model and understand when which approach is more applicable to a particular use case.
FP&A professionals must learn to balance both science and art when building a financial model and understand when which approach is more applicable to a particular use case.
04/23/2018
Can Blockchain Solve KYC and Digital Identity? Maybe.
Blockchain proponents believe the technology has broad applications for treasury and finance. But could it solve know-your-customer (KYC) compliance?
Blockchain proponents believe the technology has broad applications for treasury and finance. But could it solve know-your-customer (KYC) compliance?
04/20/2018
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