Get informed with CFO’s articles and stories from June 1, 2015…
Data Breach Costs Climb to Average of $3.8M
Ponemon Institute study finds costs are rising in part because criminal cyberattacks are becoming more frequent. >> Matthew Heller
The market for risk is changing. >> Economist Staff
Intel to Acquire Chip Maker Altera for $16.7B
The deal is expected to fuel growth of Intel’s most profitable business supplying server chips used in data centers. >> Katie Kuehner-Herbert
April Data Show Modest Recovery From 1Q Slump
Personal income increased 0.4% in April but consumer spending and industrial production were soft. >> Katie Kuehner-Herbert
KFC Sues Over Food Safety Rumors in China
Lawsuits say three Chinese companies used WeChat social media app to spread false rumors about deformed chickens. >> Katie Kuehner-Herbert
Ex-WamU Execs Seeking $23M in Golden Parachutes
The defunct lender’s liquidating trust is opposing the payments to executives who were accused of contributing to its collapse. >> Matthew Heller
Windows 10 Set for Release on July 29
With its new OS, Microsoft is aiming to fix some of the issues that discouraged businesses from using Windows 8. >> Matthew Heller