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Finance Execs Fearful of Spending Tax-Cut Proceeds

Financial Performance

Finance Execs Fearful of Spending Tax-Cut Proceeds

In addition, they remain extremely conservative about how they "invest" excess cash.

By Vincent Ryan | July 11, 2018

Corporate Cash Earning Almost Nothing

Working Capital

Corporate Cash Earning Almost Nothing

Higher operating cash flows are leading to more excess cash, but companies are still reluctant to venture outside of low-yielding investments.

By Vincent Ryan | July 19, 2016

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

Have Cash, Won’t Spend

Have Cash, Won’t Spend

Companies are hesitating to spend their cash stores, says a recent survey.

By Kathy Hoffelder | August 1, 2012

Private-Company CFOs Have Cash But Won’t Use It

Private-Company CFOs Have Cash But Won’t Use It

Finance chiefs and other business executives expect their own firms to grow but are wary about the U.S. economy, says a new survey.

By Kathy Hoffelder | June 7, 2012