Special Reports

Cash & Liquidity Management 2010

<h1>Time to focus on cash and liquidity management</h1>

Time to focus on cash and liquidity management

82% of companies surveyed have increased their focus on cash management in the past year.
<h1>An uncertain recovery: Working capital comes to the fore</h1>

An uncertain recovery: Working capital comes to the fore

An extraordinary balance sheet-strengthening exercise has been under way in the past few years.
<h1>The finance director and a grip on cash</h1>

The finance director and a grip on cash

One word of caution, if a debtor does look to be in trouble, do not leave it too late to obtain assistance from a third party.
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Business Intelligence in 2010

<h1>Business Intelligence for 2010</h1>

Business Intelligence for 2010

Business Intelligence is now more important than ever before despite many finance directors questioning such investments.
<h1>Business Intelligence and the Finance Function</h1>

Business Intelligence and the Finance Function

Deloitte says in 2010 we will see some significant and far reaching improvements in Business Intelligence.
<h1>Business intelligence for the legal sector</h1>

Business intelligence for the legal sector

As Finance Directors we are often told that what we have produced has too many numbers, is too complex and too late!
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The Carbon Agenda

<h1>Greentech – it’s about time</h1>

Greentech – it’s about time

Peter Wognum, Director of Finance Online's green business commentator, introduces the Carbon Agenda special report.
<h1>Stakes are high ahead of CRC</h1>

Stakes are high ahead of CRC

Carbon allowances could cost FDs from tens of thousands of pounds to millions per individual organisation.
<h1>Getting grants for going green</h1>

Getting grants for going green

The good news for any FD is that there are funding streams available to support companies that are looking to make ‘green’ savings.
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Interim Management

<h1>What is interim management?</h1>

What is interim management?

'Interim managers are invaluable when you need an injection of quality resource fast to make a step change.'
<h1>The role of the interim executive</h1>

The role of the interim executive

How do interim managers fit in to a business and what do they do?
<h1>What makes a good interim executive?</h1>

What makes a good interim executive?

The essential qualities that make an effective and successful interim executive.
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Forex for Finance Directors

<h1>Forex: All about risk management</h1>

Forex: All about risk management

Volatility in foreign exchange rates is a major concern for finance directors – a risk they can more effectively manage by following a three step process.
<h1>Sterling: looking back at the year so far</h1>

Sterling: looking back at the year so far

The best strategy is a 50% hedge of any currency exposure combined with a readiness to cherry-pick the peaks or troughs.
<h1>The currency conundrum</h1>

The currency conundrum

Poor currency decisions can mean eroded profits....
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Pensions 2009

<h1>Pensions predictions for 2009</h1>

Pensions predictions for 2009

The recession will dominate pensions in 2009, and as with other areas of the economy, it may have effects in ways as yet unimagined.  A bleak year is in prospect.  
<h1>Difficult conversations over defined benefits</h1>

Difficult conversations over defined benefits

FDs who take a proactive approach can limit calls from their trustees for additional or accelerated contributions and take steps to control future volatility.
<h1>Reining in the future costs of DC schemes</h1>

Reining in the future costs of DC schemes

The fluidity in the job market may generally be a positive for some but it presents a challenge for employers running DC pension schemes.
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