by Controllers Council | Jul 24, 2023 | Career Development, Corporate Finance, Economics/Economy, Professional Growth
Each year, the Association for Financial Professionals conducts a compensation survey that assesses finance and treasury professional earnings. The 2023 AFP Compensation Survey revealed that professionals in these verticals received a 5% increase in their 2022 base...
by Controllers Council | Jul 18, 2023 | Economics/Economy
Amidst ongoing economic uncertainty, controllers and CFOs the world over are encouraging their businesses to scale back, shutter the proverbial windows, and brace for impact. But is hunkering down really the ideal move for your organization? While you certainly need...
by Controllers Council | Jun 26, 2023 | Economics/Economy, Governance
Now more than ever, corporate America is recognizing its responsibility not just to customers and stakeholders but to the planet itself. This blog post will explore how sustainability is transforming the world of finance and provide tips for “green” initiatives that...
by Controllers Council | Apr 11, 2023 | Banking, Controller Insights, Economics/Economy, Risk Management
Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in March 2023, financial analysts have been performing a thorough autopsy. What caused SVB to fail? While many factors led to its downfall, a U.S. regulator told a Senate panel that SVB had a “terrible” track record when...
by Controllers Council | Jan 27, 2023 | Economics/Economy
Controllers Council recently held a webinar on 2023 Economic Outlook, sponsored by Allianz Trade. Our speaker, Dan North, is a Senior Economist North America for Allianz Trade. He’s been with Allianz since 1996, and he’s used macroeconomic analysis to help...
by Neil Brown | Nov 30, 2022 | Economics/Economy, Foreign Exchange, Risk Management, Treasury
Not since the 1980s have we seen the type of exchange rate volatility in the world’s major currencies that we’ve seen recently. (see volatility charts below for 1980s and recent) For example, just in the past three months the Euro has fallen 3.46% against the US...
