Issue 2014-05 CFO Archives - CFO

No Time for Budgets

No Time for Budgets

Yesterday’s budgets are too slow for today’s volatile world. Here’s how to pick up the planning pace.

By Edward Teach | May 27, 2014

When the Chain Breaks

When the Chain Breaks

Companies are reinforcing their supply chains with contingent business interruption insurance.

By Edward Teach | May 23, 2014

How to Talk to Activist Investors

How to Talk to Activist Investors

Activist investors are turning up the heat at public companies. It’s up to CFOs to stay cool — and communicative.

By Keith Button | May 23, 2014

Securitization: The Sequel

Global Business

Securitization: The Sequel

Can securitization catch on with the financial markets again? So far, the reviews are mixed.

By Vincent Ryan | May 22, 2014

Double Duty

More and more companies are eliminating the chief operating officer position — and handing operating duties to the CFO.

By David McCann | May 21, 2014

On the Eve of Disruption

On the Eve of Disruption

Before an innovative new entrant upends your market and steals your customers, find a way to do it yourself.

By Keith Button | May 21, 2014

Three Steps to Data Security

Risk Management

Three Steps to Data Security

Legal bills, compliance fines, fees for forensic investigators — data breaches are expensive. Here's how your company can avoid being a victim.

By Katherine Teitler | May 21, 2014