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Rethinking Best Practices in a Changing Payments LandscapeSending and receiving payments in today's business economy has evolved into a complex set of processes that increasingly relies upon the successful interdependence of multiple players on a global scale. Much like a kaleidoscope that shifts each of its internal parts, the constant motion of the payments landscape, as directed by industry trends, regulatory mandates and client needs, affects how organizations and providers within the industry must continually adjust processes in response to that movement. Author: Al Briand
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Shifting the Paradigm: How Outsourcing Can Help Prevent Healthcare's Financial Processing AilmentsAs the burdens that weigh heavily on healthcare providers continually increase in number and complexity, no aspect of a healthcare organization's operation is spared. The steady rise in costs -- that drive the demand for tighter expense management and process efficiencies -- have impacted all internal areas, and the financial/accounting office is no exception. Author: Maureen Turo
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Shoring Up the Corporate TreasuryWhat are treasury managers thinking about in the wee hours of the morning? According to a recent survey conducted by Treasury Strategies, Inc., technology is the number one reason that many financial professionals aren't getting the recommended eight hours of shut eye. Author: Eric Kamback
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Simplifying and Standardizing Cross Border PaymentsIn a global economy, corporations increasingly employ workers living in countries foreign to the corporate home. The trend is notable in Europe, where whether for a lower cost of living or a moderate climate, workers are retiring in foreign countries. For corporations issuing payments to employees for pension, payroll, benefits and interest, this has generated some significant logistical problems. Author: Eric Kamback
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Spotlight On BrazilWhile Brazil's economic growth has been slower than that of more widely recognized emerging markets, such as Russia, China and India, the country is quickly becoming a major player in the global marketplace. Its significant social, economic and political turnaround since 2003 has been due, in large part, to wide-sweeping reforms that have affected all facets of its national constitution. As a result, the economy is seeing an upswing across almost all sectors, and is particularly reaping the benefits of rising hard and soft commodity prices. Author: Nadia Morandier
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The Check Isn't in the MailUntil the late 1990s, when your consumer payers told you the check is in the mail, you couldn't do much other than wait a few more days for the payment to arrive. Chances are, you heard that line frequently, and in some circumstances, you probably discovered that the check had never been sent. Fortunately, you shouldn't hear that stale excuse for late payment as often today, if you are offering your consumers a sufficient array of electronic payment alternatives. Author: Blaine Carnprobst
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Transform Treasury Investing With Portal TechnologyCorporate cash levels have skyrocketed to historical highs over the past decade. Industry experts expect this trend to continue as larger cash reserves are held for several reasons including heightened balance sheet conservatism in the wake of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and simply a lack of sufficient opportunities to immediately deploy corporate cash in many industries. A traditionally time-consuming manual investment process is ripe with opportunities for reengineering in today's era where corporations strive for maximum efficiency and sound compliance. Author: Kirk Black
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