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How Tax Bills Could Impact Company Finances

How Tax Bills Could Impact Company Finances

Here are five key aspects of the tax bills introduced in Congress that CFOs should start thinking about now.

By Anthony DiGiacinto and Murray Solomon | November 15, 2017

Beyond Money Funds: Other Places to Park Cash

Risk Management

Beyond Money Funds: Other Places to Park Cash

Once the SEC solidifies money market reforms, other investment vehicles could grow in popularity -- assuming that finance executives are willing to give up a little liquidity.

By Vincent Ryan | June 26, 2013

The Mystery of High Bank-Deposit Balances

The Mystery of High Bank-Deposit Balances

More than half of the short-term cash on U.S. companies’ books is held in bank deposits. But is that evidence of a renewed faith in banks?

By Vincent Ryan | June 20, 2013

Companies Plan to Use Cash Stockpiles

Companies Plan to Use Cash Stockpiles

Businesses are drawing down their cash.

By Vincent Ryan | March 21, 2013

Companies Plan to Trim Cash Stockpiles

Companies Plan to Trim Cash Stockpiles

In a reversal of a two-year trend, U.S. finance executives forecast that their organizations’ cash balances will fall this quarter, the Association for Financial Professionals reports.

By Vincent Ryan | January 28, 2013

Where to Stash the Cash?

Risk Management

Where to Stash the Cash?

As safe havens for short-term funds disappear, companies weigh whether to assume some risk in return for a modest yield.

By Vincent Ryan | March 1, 2012