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While finance directors remain accountable for corporate spend, most are powerless to prevent budget overspend. With the credit crunch biting, finance directors will carry grim news of cash flow concerns to the boardroom. Neil Robertson, CEO of Vectra IT, explains how finance directors can eliminate rogue purchasers and take complete control to conserve company cash.
Global Fallout of the US Subprime Crisis
What started as turbulence in segments of the US subprime mortgage market has become a global financial crisis.
What started as turbulence in segments of the US subprime mortgage market has become a global financial crisis.
Credit Crunch Fall-Out: An Unexpected Bonus For Borrowers?
The impact of the credit crunch has seen some private equity groups grasp the opportunity to purchase discounted debt.
The impact of the credit crunch has seen some private equity groups grasp the opportunity to purchase discounted debt.
A Private Function
The credit crunch means FDs and CFOs in private equity-backed businesses are even more exposed – and valuable.
The credit crunch means FDs and CFOs in private equity-backed businesses are even more exposed – and valuable.
Changing DC Pension Structures
With DC pension contributions now close to 15% of salary, they should no longer be viewed as the poor relation.
With DC pension contributions now close to 15% of salary, they should no longer be viewed as the poor relation.
Economic Trends in the BRIC Countries
David Bartlett, economic advisor for RSM International, looks at the growth of BRIC countries in a slowing global...
David Bartlett, economic advisor for RSM International, looks at the growth of BRIC countries in a slowing global...
Commoditisation – a Strategic Threat or Golden Opportunity?
Andrew Holmes, author of 'Commoditisation and the Strategic Response' explores this key issue and its impact on...
Andrew Holmes, author of 'Commoditisation and the Strategic Response' explores this key issue and its impact on...
Privileged Password Management
The actions of rogue trader Jérôme Kerviel have raised questions over password security and access management.
The actions of rogue trader Jérôme Kerviel have raised questions over password security and access management.
Credit Blues
Following the collapse of the sub-prime market, Carolyn Swain of Halliwells examines how banks can manage their credit...
Following the collapse of the sub-prime market, Carolyn Swain of Halliwells examines how banks can manage their credit...
The Route Most Travelled
Despite a predicted slowdown in the growth of offshoring, Soeren Dressler says the trend was not all hype.
Despite a predicted slowdown in the growth of offshoring, Soeren Dressler says the trend was not all hype.
Resilience and Agility: The Two Ingredients of Competitive Supremacy
Andrew Rogoyski explains how to negotiate the perils of change and make the first move before your competitors.
Andrew Rogoyski explains how to negotiate the perils of change and make the first move before your competitors.
Private Equity in Europe
Once overshadowed by hedge funds and stock exchanges, private equity (PE) has become a major international asset class.
Once overshadowed by hedge funds and stock exchanges, private equity (PE) has become a major international asset class.
The Future of Stock Options
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has turned its attention to the grant of stock options.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has turned its attention to the grant of stock options.
The Options Backdating Scandal – Could it Happen in the UK?
A new threat to the perceived propriety of American business has emerged in the wake of past financial scandals.
A new threat to the perceived propriety of American business has emerged in the wake of past financial scandals.
Bright Economic Outlook for 2007
Financiers around the world are overwhelmingly positive about the economic outlook for 2007.
Financiers around the world are overwhelmingly positive about the economic outlook for 2007.
A Mixed Performance in Q2 of 2006
Euler Hermes UK has recently released the quarterly Cash Flow and Profit Report (2006) for Q2.
Euler Hermes UK has recently released the quarterly Cash Flow and Profit Report (2006) for Q2.
Eastward Enlargement of the European Union
The European Union's eastward march continues, as discussed by David Bartlett, Economic Advisor to RSM International.
The European Union's eastward march continues, as discussed by David Bartlett, Economic Advisor to RSM International.
