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BASIS POINTS: Free Up Working Capital in a Recovering Economy

March 17, 2010

The economy is turning around. However, if companies don't continue to focus on working capital and cash flow management, they won't see an improvement. Here are several actions that can help free up working capital. Even A Recovery Presents Challenges ...

BASIS POINTS: 5 Tips for Buying Distressed Assets

March 04, 2010

Management teams hunting for acquisitions are finding opportunities in distressed assets. So, how can financial execs best take advantage of these opportunities? Here are a few tips. Acquiring Distressed Assets | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog . ...

BASIS POINTS: Welcome Changes on the Way for Wire Transfers

February 25, 2010

Wire transfers allow companies to transfer money securely and instantly. The downside is that they can be time consuming because they lack room for much remittance information, forcing companies to send extra paperwork explaining transaction details. Now ...

BASIS POINTS: Guidelines for Expanding Abroad

February 18, 2010

Despite the recession, companies are continuing to expand abroad. Here are some tips for making the process more effective. Opening an Office Abroad | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog . ...

Cashing In on M&A

February 17, 2010

Brian Richter is director of global treasury with New York--based IAC, the parent company of 50-some Internet-based businesses, including Ask.com and evite.com. He has been digging into the financial statements of a company that IAC could end up acquiring ...

BASIS POINTS: Coalition Fights Treasury Department and SEC Proposals

February 11, 2010

Hundreds of companies and organizations have banded together to form the Coalition for Derivatives End-Users. The Coalition is fighting proposed changes to the regulations governing money market funds and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. Sometimes, Y ...

BASIS POINTS: Strategies for a "Cash Culture"

February 03, 2010

A recently released REL/Hackett Group report provides strategies that companies can use to create a "cash culture." Putting the Focus on Cash | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog . ...

BASIS POINTS: Now's the Time to Globalize Your Finance Department

January 27, 2010

If your firm has been waiting to globalize its finance department, you should not hold out any longer. At least that's the conclusion of several recently conducted surveys. Global Finance: Time to Make a Move | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog . ...

BASIS POINTS: IPOs on the Rise

January 20, 2010

BASIS POINTS: IPOs on the Rise Capital marketing execs expect the number of companies going public to increase this year, particularly among technology, energy, and bio-tech firms. The companies will likely be larger than in past years, with an average ...

BASIS POINTS: Aberdeen Group Indentifies Cash Management Best Practices

January 14, 2010

Companies are keeping their focus on cash management as they navigate the economic downturn and credit crunch. According to an Aberdeen Group study, more than eighty percent of the finance execs who participated reported that their firm's focus on cash ma ...