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BASIS POINTS: Profit Repatriation Battle Heats Up
A number of business leaders and political bigwigs are making the case for a foreign-earnings "tax holiday," similar to the one enacted in 2004 under the American Jobs Creation Act. The U.S. Treasury Department isn't going for it -- at least not yet. Pr ...
BASIS POINTS: Stock Investments: Why Small Is Beautiful
Whether you're investing for yourself or your employer, you know that holding a mix of investments offers protection against the risk that any one security will plunge in value. But you may need to rethink how you do it, according to a recent study. Are y ...
BASIS POINTS: Yuan Options Trading To Start
In just a couple weeks Chinese banks will be able to offer their clients yuan foreign exchange options contracts. This is one step in moving the function of setting the yuan's exchange rate to the market, but the instruments do come with a number of restr ...
BASIS POINTS: The Wide, Wide World of Cost-of-Capital Calculations
Many companies have been stashing cash like crazy. Businesses are less alike, however, when it comes to determining the calculation variables they use to decide how best to invest their cash. The Wide, Wide World of Cost-of-Capital Calculations | Source ...
BASIS POINTS: That M&A Deal May Be Worth More Than You Think
In 2010, M&A increased in all regions of the world. With that surge in activity, it would seem like every deal that should be getting done actually is. However, that may not be the case, according to a recent paper from Knowledge@Wharton. Here’s why. ...
BASIS POINTS: Asset-Backed Securities: Time to Take Another Look?
While the past few years have been tumultuous for all asset-backed securities, the time appears right for corporate treasurers to revisit this sector of the market. Fear and Loathing of Asset-Backed Securities? Get Over It! | Source: The Big Fat Finance ...
BASIS POINTS: Two New Programs Help Small Businesses Get Funding
"Capital and credit provide the oxygen small businesses need to grow," Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner noted last week in his blog. With that in mind, the Treasury Department has begun implementing two new programs that are designed to make it easier for ...
The World's Shakiest Financial Regimes (And Why You Should Care)
According to a recently released study, Europe is home to 11 of the 12 most fiscally challenged countries. And, in case you were wondering, the U.S. isn’t doing much better. Risky Fiscs: The World’s Shakiest Financial Regimes (And Why You Should Car ...
BASIS POINTS: 6 Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Cash Allocation Strategy
No matter how massive their cash balances, companies still need to think wisely about investments. Here are six mistakes in cash allocation that crop up at many firms. 6 Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Cash Allocation Strategy | Source: The Big Fat Finan ...
BASIS POINTS: Despite the Recovery, Late Payments Soar
Credit and collections officers may want to take note: Even as the economy appears to be slowly gathering steam, delinquent payments are on the rise, based on the findings from the most recent Business Benchmark Report from Experian. Despite the Recover ...
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