Director of Finance Online - Governance www.dofonline.co.uk http://www.dofonline.co.uk Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:04:35 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/images/M_images/dof_logo.png Director of Finance Online http://www.dofonline.co.uk www.dofonline.co.uk Cloud communications and the converged data centre http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6025&Itemid=115 What financial services companies should consider when looking at service providers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:54:20 +0100 Problematic Pension Plans: Illegal pensions schemes and legal redress http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6006&Itemid=115 The New Year starts with bad news for about 400 investors who placed £25 million with Ark Business Consulting. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:37:55 +0100 Reforms to EU Data Protection laws increase accountability for businesses http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5988&Itemid=115 New law would also require businesses to take greater steps to demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:47:55 +0100 Trading online without a trademark? This could cost you dearly http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5966&Itemid=115 Online trading means similarly branded companies now come into direct competition with each other. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:23:05 +0100 UK finance directors expect to extend payment terms in 2012 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5939&Itemid=115 A lack of visibility into cashflow and financial obligations is undermining business confidence Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:22:28 +0100 Finance directors forecast recession http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5936&Itemid=115 The overall bias remains for more euro weakness...given the growth and debt dynamics. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:40:49 +0100 Changes to legal system creates new era for debt recovery http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5927&Itemid=115 There is good news for credit and finance professionals say Lovetts. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:13:38 +0100 Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc may have broken accounting laws, Vince Cable could press charges on http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5921&Itemid=115 Financial News Roundup: RBS, British contribution to the euro, Cameron and Europe, Syrian unrest escalates. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:29:13 +0100 Mobile apps bring business intelligence to life http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5919&Itemid=115 Mobile technologies and a combination of data from internal and external sources can free current BI initiatives Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:41:11 +0100 Employers remain clueless when it comes to pension Auto Enrolment http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5905&Itemid=115 77% of companies don’t know when they have to introduce auto enrolment. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:25:28 +0100 Time for business to embrace pension auto-enrolment http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5897&Itemid=115 The Pensions Bill, which recently received Royal Assent, is set to transform the UK’s pensions landscape. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:01:58 +0100 Beware!- FSA Clamping Down on Unauthorised Regulated Business http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5886&Itemid=115 The risks of forgetting, or turning a blind eye to, the FSA. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:12:36 +0100 Citigroup Inc, UBS rise up 'Best FX Bank' rankings, Barclays Capital loses ground http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5869&Itemid=115 Financial News Roundup: Citigroup Inc, UBS, Barclays, Unilever walkout, Death Bonds and slow down the cuts George. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:07:10 +0100 Risk management practice survey points for more focus on position of Chief Risk Officer http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5867&Itemid=115 Only 42% of large UK corporates have a dedicated CRO, despite volatile business environment and increased frequency of ‘Black Swan’... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:17:18 +0100 CFO's opt to maintain higher than normal cash levels at expense of re-investment http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5866&Itemid=115 Four in 10 large UK businesses find it difficult to secure finance and credit. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:10:11 +0100 Lack of transparency drives fear and market volatility http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5862&Itemid=115 The best way to create confidence is to create transparency and be able to believe what is being said. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:37:58 +0100 International money transfer operations at Travelex impress analysts http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5836&Itemid=115 Western Union seen bringing Travelex 'to life' by analysts at Jefferies. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:49:47 +0100 Northern Rock plc sale to Virgin Money could re-open the free banking debate http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5828&Itemid=115 Is the sale a positive change for the UK retail banking sector or not? Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:31:13 +0100 Government plans to reform PFI model http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5819&Itemid=115 The objective of the review is to create a new model for delivering public assets and services, at a lower... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:34:00 +0100 Growing proportion of pension focused IFAs consider returns on SIPP and SSAS cash ... http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5790&Itemid=115 Almost half of SIPP and SSAS investors receive the Bank of England base rate or less on their cash deposits. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:49:23 +0100 Takeovers: Power back in the target company's hands http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5772&Itemid=115 Looking at the significant changes that have been made to the Takeover Code. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:02:59 +0100 Apple Inc: Jefferies give their assumption of what the Apple TV (iTV?) could look like http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5771&Itemid=115 Financial News Roundup: Apple Inc, G4S acquisition, China and the Eurozone, and Sarkozy admits Greek error. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:13:46 +0100 Pension auto-enrolment: Norway provides some crucial insights and lessons for the UK http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5767&Itemid=115 Impact of complex auto-enrolment requirements caught Norwegian companies unaware. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:49:58 +0100 Leaders must align SEPA regulation with bank customer requirements say EPC http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5766&Itemid=115 EU must adopt the SEPA Regulation as soon as possible in order to provide planning security. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:44:01 +0100 Businesses still facing 'lucky dip' from credit rating agencies http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5755&Itemid=115 Some small businesses could be forced to cease trading due to the effects of inconsistent ratings. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:42:28 +0100 Communications Management – a board level issue http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5751&Itemid=115 How the company can start to build a co-ordinated communications strategy. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:38:30 +0100 Record low gilt yields hit pension incomes by almost 25% http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5748&Itemid=115 People entering income withdrawal today likely to be hit hardest. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:43:57 +0100 Pension plans will need to find billions to cover inflationary pressures http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5740&Itemid=115 UK inflation for September comes in at 5.2%. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:38:38 +0100 The tricky business of justifying IT expenditure http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5739&Itemid=115 How to prioritise IT projects and budget spend? Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:18:16 +0100 Scottish and Southern Energy plc hit back at 'theoretical' claims made by Ofgem on profit margins http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5734&Itemid=115 The approach adopted by Ofgem in calculating this figure is entirely theoretical. - SSE. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:16:23 +0100 Pension crisis: 20m Britons will be unable to rely on pensions in retirement http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5727&Itemid=115 A 24% don’t know where their retirement income will come from. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:11:09 +0100 Pension reform strengthening UK’s retirement system http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5726&Itemid=115 UK Index value increases due to improvements, but 6th global rank retained. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:08:52 +0100 FTSE 100 pension liabilities increase as longevity assumptions increase yet further http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5696&Itemid=115 FTSE 100 companies increased their UK longevity assumptions by about three months for current pensioners. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:39:16 +0100 Finance directors exposing themselves to risk over the 'grey fleet' http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5678&Itemid=115 20% of those surveyed had no knowledge of whether the private vehicles are insured for driving on business purposes. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:19:35 +0100 Chief Finance Officers are not afraid of the cloud http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5677&Itemid=115 Uptake of SaaS in 400 per cent increase say Basware. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:14:54 +0100 Financial Directors voice burning questions about cloud monetisation http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5661&Itemid=115 Dynamic billing solutions deliver a new approach to pricing, fee management, settlement and customer care. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:57:30 +0100 UBS rogue trader: Questions asked about financial risk management systems http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5649&Itemid=115 It's very worrying that such rogue trading can still occur, after all the high profile incidents of recent years.... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:10:04 +0100 Majority of finance directors say their business is growing http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5642&Itemid=115 Finance functions under pressure to deliver growth but maintain tight control on costs. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:24:44 +0100 ARM Holdings: Director pockets 800k GBP in share sale http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5614&Itemid=115 Looking at the markets today we see that European shares fell as investors await key US jobs data. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:39:14 +0100 Charities called on to manage the financial affairs of the mentally incapable http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5600&Itemid=115 There is a desire to reduce the cost to the incapable person of having a professional deputy manage their affairs. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:38:43 +0100