Listed below is a series of articles or presentations that may answer the question: How do I remain competitive?

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Articles of Interest

Good companies, Bad Planning
A recent FECG survey on planning among 268 companies was discussed in the July / August issue of “Business Finance” magazine in which the survey highlighted reasons why good companies can suffer from bad planning. read more

Setting Treasury Performance Standards
In the July/August 2005 issue of “AFP Exchange” Bruce Lynn, Managing Partner of the FECG discussed factors which a treasury function should consider when setting treasury performance measure or staff levels. read more

If Forecasting is so Important Why Can’t Companies Get IT Right?
In a recent article appearing in GTNews Bruce Lynn explains why treasury areas have a difficult time forecasting future cash flows despite surveys which indicate forecasting is THE most important task for treasury. The article goes on to explain how treasury can improve its forecasting capability…read more

FECG Comments on the Principles of Outsourcing
In a recent article appearing in the Winter issue of the Association for Financial Professional’s (AFP) “Futures in Financing” The FECG’s Bruce Lynn was quoted on the practice of outsourcing as it affects finance and treasury. Please click on the link below to be taken to the article on AFP’s web site. www.afponline.org/futuresinfinance/fif003_1_5.html

Mid-Size Companies Express Optimism About Access to Capital
The expectations of many mid-size companies regarding their near-term access to sources of capital seem to reflect significant optimism about the market, according to a recent survey of 167 senior financial executives conducted by Broadgate Capital Advisors (BCA) and The Financial Executives Consulting Group (FECG). For a summary of the survey results…read more

Recent FECG Presentations

Moving from Treasury Silos to a Global Treasury
Today’s corporation requires a treasury function that can give management an integrated picture of the risks inherent in a global economy. Yet, most treasury functions operate in an environment where one part of treasury and even the company is often unaware of what the other parts are doing. At a June 2005 presentation the FECG outlined the whys and hows of creating a global treasury and eliminating the silo mentality. read more

Working with Recruiters
Since the treasury function at most companies is rather small, a normal career path for most treasury professionals will involve working with recruiters. At the November 2004 AFP conference Bruce Lynn discusses how to look at your career and work with recruiters… read more

Auditing the Treasury Function
Auditing the treasury function presents management with a different set of challenges than functions that only need concern themselves with historic transactions. Fore example: treasury needs to look into the future when initiating transactions that hedge certain market risks. Then there are the issues associated with “vendors” like all of the company’s banks. Those interested in maintaining controls over the various aspects of their treasury function may be interested in a presentation given to the Philadelphia chapter of the AFP by Bruce Lynn …read more

Transforming your Treasury
Transforming your treasury function from transaction processor to strategic planner is a necessary step in today’s environment of stricter controls and additional scrutiny of the actions of senior financial professionals. In a recent presentation to members of the FENG network in December of 2003 and previously at the “New York Cash Exchange” in the Fall of 2003 the FECG in conjunction with SimCorp, a leading provider of treasury technology, has identified some courses of action…read more

You Have Broken a Covenant, Now what?
Liquidity and cash flow is the lifeblood of any corporation; however, once a company has breached a covenant in their credit agreement continued access to the capital markets or additional liquidity may be difficult to obtain. In a recent presentation by John Schwarten, the FECG comments on what possible alternatives are open to your company when this type of event occurs…read more

Forming a Treasury and Tax Team
Many times the most effective method to borrow depends on evaluating tax alternatives. Learn how treasury and tax can work together to make it happen.
Presented to FENG Network 03/04/2003. see presentation

Banking Relationships: Back to the future
Maintaining good relationships has become even more important in today’s economic environement. Re-learn some old tricks to keep your relationships up to date.
Part of a presentation sponsored by Merrill Lynch 1/23/2003. see presentation

Captive Insurance Companies
Looking to reduce insurance costs; learn what to look for.
Presented to FENG Network 11/12/02. see presentation

Creating a workable Foreign Exchange Policy
Before you can begin to manage your FX risks you should have a plan.
Presented to the FENG network, 5/10/2002. see presentation