FDE 2008 Issue 2
Cover Story
After snapping up two utility companies in a month, National Grid became the second largest US utility by customer...
In Sync
After snapping up two utility companies in a month, National Grid became the second largest US utility by customer...
After snapping up two utility companies in a month, National Grid became the second largest US utility by customer...
Making M&A Pay
FlyBe's acquisition of BA Connect last year saw it become Europe's largest regional low-cost airline.
FlyBe's acquisition of BA Connect last year saw it become Europe's largest regional low-cost airline.
Precision Step
As part of our M&A special focus, Barry Mansfield talks to Lothar Steinebach, CFO of German consumer goods giant Henkel.
As part of our M&A special focus, Barry Mansfield talks to Lothar Steinebach, CFO of German consumer goods giant Henkel.
Know Your Limits
Newcastle Building Society's finance director Jonathan Westhoff examines the collapse of Northern Rock.
Newcastle Building Society's finance director Jonathan Westhoff examines the collapse of Northern Rock.
Split Stream
The credit crunch has added liquidity risk to a growing burden of regulatory requirements, including Basel II and Sepa.
The credit crunch has added liquidity risk to a growing burden of regulatory requirements, including Basel II and Sepa.
MES and the Modern CFO
While manufacturing may not be the first responsibility a CFO envisions, for those working with production, it is vital.
While manufacturing may not be the first responsibility a CFO envisions, for those working with production, it is vital.
Buyers Take Note
Aberdeen's Viktoriya Sadlovska and Melissa Spinks discuss the 2008 State of the Market in Supply Chain Finance survey.
Aberdeen's Viktoriya Sadlovska and Melissa Spinks discuss the 2008 State of the Market in Supply Chain Finance survey.
Collaborate to Accumulate
Enrico Camerinelli, FDE's financial supply chain consultant editor, offers a guide to supply chain management.
Enrico Camerinelli, FDE's financial supply chain consultant editor, offers a guide to supply chain management.
Resisting The Squeeze
ABFA CEO Kate Sharp makes the case for asset-based finance, one market that is performing well despite the credit...
ABFA CEO Kate Sharp makes the case for asset-based finance, one market that is performing well despite the credit...
Shell Shares
Shell has eschewed outsourcing for its finance function, running its own regional shared service centres.
Shell has eschewed outsourcing for its finance function, running its own regional shared service centres.
Stay in Focus
Indian company Wipro Ltd is leading the way in India's push to reach beyond domestic markets.
Indian company Wipro Ltd is leading the way in India's push to reach beyond domestic markets.
Border Control
Problems in selling overseas can become more complex than those in the doemstic markets.
Problems in selling overseas can become more complex than those in the doemstic markets.
FDE Roundtable: Go For Growth
Managing for sustainable, profitable growth is at the top of the agenda for CEOs today.
Managing for sustainable, profitable growth is at the top of the agenda for CEOs today.
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.
