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Vanilla investing with a twist

The quandary of chasing investment yield while protecting the balance sheet is acute for insurance FDs. Richard Crump looks at their investment strategies

19 Jun 2013

Money bandit by Gary Barker

Next-generation finance

Banks' unwillingness to lend to even viable businesses has seen the growth of alternatives sources of finance, like crowdfunding, finds Neil Hodge

19 Jun 2013

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The Bank of England capital dam holding back corporate lending

Bank of England policies have been criticised for restricting credit, but banking stability remains fragile. Phil Thornton reports

19 Jun 2013

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The ‘sold’ standard: golden rules for any sale

Michel Driessen looks at how companies can achieve greater value and make speedier disposals

17 Jun 2013

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Cyber crime: Is it on your radar?

The costs associated with cyber crime are rising. Annie Plaskett looks at the solutions available to business

17 Jun 2013

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Keeping your currency hedge in shape

Every business has different reasons to hedge, and therefore different methods of hedging. Torrie Callander explains when and why to hedge your FX risk

17 Jun 2013

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Preparing for the Windows XP migration

Almost 40% of organisations are still using Windows XP with less than a year to go until support stops. Richard Pegden looks at the migration obstacles

21 May 2013

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Terrorism: understanding & mitigation

The recent attack in the Algerian desert served as a reminder that terrorism is an ever-present threat. Steve Coates discusses the risk management and insurance implications

03 May 2013

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In Your Business Series: The Declining Business

In the fifth of a series of articles looking at companies from every phase from start-up to exit/sale Gary Jesson looks at the declining business

03 May 2013

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Single payment area: priceless

The introduction of SEPA will affect all companies doing business with partners in the eurozone and sending or collecting payments in euros, finds Lesley Meall

23 Apr 2013

FDs in South Africa by Gary Waters

Infrastructure projects offer route into Africa

Although increasing levels of corruption and violence may prove unpalatable, South African infrastructure projects are tempting, writes Gavin Hinks

23 Apr 2013

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Taxing it to the competition: How tax competitive the UK really is

Britain has the most competitive corporation tax regime in the G20. But is it so attractive when other forms of taxation are increasing? asks Calum Fuller

23 Apr 2013

A Delorean going back to the audit future by Barry Downard

Local audits go back to the future

Will bringing the audit appointment process closer to local authorities cause independence problems? asks Peter Bateman

18 Apr 2013

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The evolution of reporting

Preparers of financial reports are increasingly expected to integrate non-financial information into statements, but how will this affect FDs? asks Rachael Singh

03 Apr 2013

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Don’t destroy value with M&A

Keep the acquisition team focused on both short-term and long-term value after the deal, experts tell Graham Jarvis

27 Mar 2013

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Minority report: Does anyone read audit committee reports?

Audit committees are under pressure to provide more detailed reports. Actually reading these reports seems to be of interest to just a small minority of shareholders, finds Andrew Sawers

27 Mar 2013

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Horsemeat scandal: The meat of the matter

The horsemeat scandal scandal has exposed the risks of relying on intricate supply chains, writes Gavin Hinks

27 Mar 2013

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Telco CFOs striking a balance between stakeholder interests

CFOs can learn a lot from the way peers in the telco sector balance conflicting stakeholder interests and manage investments in a capital intensive industry, writes Richard Crump

27 Mar 2013

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Corporate simplification projects made simple

Pinsent Mason's Paul Sutton explains how to carry out due diligence in corporate simplification projects

24 Mar 2013

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Age presents challenges for a changing workforce

Employers should use existing performance management systems to proactively address concerns with employees - regardless of age, writes Rebecca Harding-Hill and Elin Hannah

21 Mar 2013

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FD Summit 2013: Building a vision in uncertain times

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Latest Opinion

Celebrations over 0.3% growth are premature

Positive growth is to be welcomed but relief over 0.3% growth is overdone and focuses on the wrong issue

Should your network be broad or deep?

To add value to the boards you sit on, or to the boards of your clients, Hilary Briggs advocates you need both breadth and depth in your network

Quantifying the reality of financial risk

Quantifying financial risk is not just for professors and should form a pivotal role in a finance director’s toolkit, explains Simon Bibby

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