CFO as innovator: Managing the challenges of continuous change
Modern finance leaders, operating in a world where innovation is the name of the game, need to be part of the strategic development at their companies in addition to managing their traditional role of risk champion.
The evolution of the corporate treasurer
Just how much has changed when it comes to the role of the corporate treasurer and what will it look like in the future?
IFRS 9: Accounting and risk must align for success
IFRS 9 represents more than just an iteration of the standard accounting guidelines for evaluating the treatment of financial investments. The new rules mean accounting professionals will also have to project the future.
New IASB hedge accounting rules provide greater flexibility, broader reach
As part of the International Accounting Standards Board's (IASB) response to the financial crisis, IFRS 9, which replaces IAS 39, aims to align hedge accounting more closely with risk management. As a result, a broader range of economic hedging strategies are likely to qualify for hedge accounting.
The new U.S. trading hub for Chinese renminbi: Opportunities for corporations
There are potential cost savings to be made for global corporates who choose to avail themselves of the renminbi products and services that these hubs provide.
After Brexit, invoicing in British pounds is most popular way of managing FX risk
About half of U.K. businesses (45 percent) do not manage currency risk following Brexit, according to the results of the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) latest International Trade Survey.
Hedge ratio optimization helps keep FX risks and costs low
Corporations with revenues and expenses in foreign currencies have often grappled with the dilemma of whether to hedge each exposure, and if so, how much of it.
EU fails to reach deal on foreign country hybrid mismatches
EU finance ministers have failed to agree on extending anti-tax avoidance rules to hybrid mismatches between member countries and foreign territories.
Corporate borrowing trends in a low-rate environment
What are the key trends impacting the corporate borrowing landscape in a post-Trump market?
How Brexit might affect U.K. companies' tax bills
The potential scenarios that may emerge from the Brexit negotiations will have varying impact on the current tax system.