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- AFP Global Corporate Treasurers Forum
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- Credit Rating Agencies – Significant Reforms Needed
For nearly 100 years, credit rating agencies have been providing opinions on the creditworthiness of issuers of debt to assist investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), banking regulators, and the Federal Government rely on ratings from rating agencies to make decisions that impact the American public. Recent turmoil in the U.S. credit markets, coupled with a growing distrust of the system itself has set the stage for fundamental reform and AFP has made two suggestions to help achieve that reform....
May 6, 2009
- May 2009 Futures in Finance Newsletter
A tough economy has many companies rethinking their spending, including
employee education and training budgets. But keeping up with employee
training, including destination training, can pay big dividends. Find out why.
Also a new Robert Half International survey finds many executives expect no
change in hiring for finance professionals this quarter, but some cities will see
hiring drop off. We also showcase our second installment of a young practitioner’s
career challenges....
May 6, 2009
- SEPA Update: Interview with Gerard Hartsink, Chairman, European Payments Council
An exclusive interview with the head of the European Payments Council...
May 5, 2009
- PINS Rising: Leveraging PIN Debit cards to Reduce Payment Costs
Today, PIN-based debit card use is soaring, and merchants are encouraging it because it is more cost-effective for them, too. Signature debit cards come in second, followed by credit cards in terms of expense to the merchant...
April 30, 2009
- Liberating Cash, Reducing Working Capital Levels
Working capital and short-term financing are top of mind for many executives....
April 30, 2009
- David Stewart Speaks at the AFP Payments & Retail Treasury Forums
David Stewart, a payments experts with McKinsey & Company, said the recession and more regulation are among five key trends affecting the U.S. payments landscape....
April 30, 2009
- Credit Rating Agencies – Significant Reforms Needed
For nearly 100 years, credit rating agencies have been providing opinions on the creditworthiness of issuers of debt to assist investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), banking regulators, and the Federal Government rely on ratings from rating agencies to make decisions that impact the American public. Recent turmoil in the U.S. credit markets, coupled with a growing distrust of the system itself has set the stage for fundamental reform and AFP has made two suggestions to help achieve that reform....
May 6, 2009
- FDIC Chair Calls for New Way to Unwind Ailing Big Banks
The chairman of the FDIC in a speech today proposed a new way to resolve large financial institutions that have been deemed by some "too big to fail." ...
April 27, 2009
- AFP Issues Comment Letters on FASB's Fair Value and OTTI Proposals
AFP yesterday responded to FASB's request for comments on two important FASB Statements of Positions that have been issued in response to the credit crisis....
April 3, 2009
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Live Blogging From AFP Forums
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CNBC Video
- The Ratings Debate 4:56 Sean Egan, Egan-Jones Ratings Company; Jim Kaitz, Association for Financial Professionals; and CNBC's Rebecca Jarvis. (From: CNBC Video | April 21, 2009)
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CNBC Video
- Rating Agencies Under Fire 4:12 The SEC holds a public roundtable with Jim Kaitz, AFP president/CEO. (From: CNBC Video | April 15, 2009)
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- Jim Kaitz on CNBC 3:36 AFP's President and CEO discusses the results of AFP's 2009 Business Outlook Survery on CNBC (December 16, 2008).
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AFP Annual Conference
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- Ather Williams 18:20 AFP interviews Ather Williams, corporate segment head for JPMorgan Treasury Services.
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Podcasts
Recent Podcasts
- AFP Interview with Peter J. Pavluk 8:42 AFP Podcast talks with Peter J. Pavluk, the CFO of Superior Natural Gas Corp.
March 18, 2009
- AFP Interview with Brian Kalish 13:50 Brian Kalish, Director, Finance Practice for AFP, discusses today's volatile market and the challenges facing CFOs.
February 4, 2009
AFP EconWatch
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Providing you with a summary of the latest economic data releases
Designed to provide you with a roundup of the latest economic trends that could affect your organization, this quick read is featured each week as part of Online Headlines. Learn More