The survey received 740 responses from diverse companies to gauge liquidity strategies and challenges. Key findings show that 36% of respondents increased cash balances in the past year primarily due to higher operating cash flows. Safety remains the top priority for short-term investments, with 52% of cash held in bank deposits. Regulatory uncertainty around money market funds continues to impact investment decisions.
FICCI IBA Bankers' Survey (July - December 2017)Nitine
For the forthcoming Union Budget, banks demand full tax deduction on the NPA provisioning; reduction in corporate tax rate; and accelerated investments in infrastructure sector
Commercial finance broker Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions conducted its latest SME Trends Index in September 2014, questioning 238 business owners and finance directors on their challenges and expectations.
Here are the results, which include 50% of respondents labelling the level of funding support that's currently available to them as "inadequate".
Learn about how to do a qualitative and quantitative analysis to determine the gap in your market for micro and small business financing. Friedman Associates has developed a unique methodology in this area.
FICCI IBA Bankers' Survey (July - December 2017)Nitine
For the forthcoming Union Budget, banks demand full tax deduction on the NPA provisioning; reduction in corporate tax rate; and accelerated investments in infrastructure sector
Commercial finance broker Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions conducted its latest SME Trends Index in September 2014, questioning 238 business owners and finance directors on their challenges and expectations.
Here are the results, which include 50% of respondents labelling the level of funding support that's currently available to them as "inadequate".
Learn about how to do a qualitative and quantitative analysis to determine the gap in your market for micro and small business financing. Friedman Associates has developed a unique methodology in this area.
Delivering more value to the business through
performance measurement and improved decision
support is the top priority for the finance function
through 2020. Among senior finance professionals
participating in the 2014 EY Global Insurance CFO
Survey, 71% indicated that “being a better business
partner” ranked among their top three priorities,
with 35% placing this as number one.
The Big Issues report discusses trends, issues and ‘big picture’ influences that could act as threats or opportunities for consumers, investors and businesses alike.
International Capital Standard (ICS) Background PwC
PwC US risk & capital management leader Henry Essert and PwC global insurance regulatory director Ed Barron
recently sat down to discuss the proposed International Capital Standards (ICS) for insurers. They addressed at
length what the ICS is and what it could mean to insurers. The following pages contain their thoughts on the
standard, as well as some background information on capital management and related issues in the
insurance industry.
The BBB Small Business Finance Markets Report 2020/21 provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of Covid-19 on smaller businesses in the UK and their outlook on recovery.
Etude PwC CEO Survey banque et marchés de capitaux (2014)PwC France
http://pwc.to/1j7wgKv
D'après la 17e édition de l'étude annuelle de PwC menée auprès des dirigeants, qui intègre les contributions de 133 chefs d'entreprise du secteur bancaire dans 50 pays, 90% des dirigeants de ce secteur sont confiants quant à la croissance de leur chiffre d'affaires au cours des trois prochaines années.
Le nombre de ceux qui prévoient une amélioration de l'économie mondiale au cours des douze prochains mois a presque triplé par rapport à l'an dernier (56% actuellement contre 19% l'année dernière).
Le fait que 52% d'entre eux envisagent d'accroître leurs effectifs au cours de l'année – d'au moins 5% pour la plupart – illustre cette dynamique.
Private Equity and Venture Capital volume is depressed amid uncertainty and a changing capital environment during the first quarter of 2017. Read Bridgepoint Merchant Banking's latest Midwest Capital Raise Update, measuring private equity and venture capital throughout the Midwest.
When it comes to scrutinizing costs, most insurance companies can say “Been there, done that. Got the t-shirt.” Managers are familiar with the refrain from above to trim here and cut there. The typical result is flirtation with the latest management trends like lean, outsourcing and offshoring, and others. However, the results tend to be the same. Budgets reflect last year’s spend plus or minus a couple of percent in the same places.
Health Services Tax Conference May 18-19, 2015, Presentations included: Mega Trends and the Impact on Healthcare, The Healthcare Industry: A View from Washington and The New Health Economy.
Private Equity and Venture Capital volume stays depressed while valuations remain high during the second quarter of 2017. Read Bridgepoint Merchant Banking's latest Midwest Capital Raise Update, measuring private equity and venture capital throughout the Midwest.
Once the decision has been made to tender equity after appropriate debt structures have been utilized; then mezzanine and recap equity alternatives should be considered.
Delivering more value to the business through
performance measurement and improved decision
support is the top priority for the finance function
through 2020. Among senior finance professionals
participating in the 2014 EY Global Insurance CFO
Survey, 71% indicated that “being a better business
partner” ranked among their top three priorities,
with 35% placing this as number one.
The Big Issues report discusses trends, issues and ‘big picture’ influences that could act as threats or opportunities for consumers, investors and businesses alike.
International Capital Standard (ICS) Background PwC
PwC US risk & capital management leader Henry Essert and PwC global insurance regulatory director Ed Barron
recently sat down to discuss the proposed International Capital Standards (ICS) for insurers. They addressed at
length what the ICS is and what it could mean to insurers. The following pages contain their thoughts on the
standard, as well as some background information on capital management and related issues in the
insurance industry.
The BBB Small Business Finance Markets Report 2020/21 provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of Covid-19 on smaller businesses in the UK and their outlook on recovery.
Etude PwC CEO Survey banque et marchés de capitaux (2014)PwC France
http://pwc.to/1j7wgKv
D'après la 17e édition de l'étude annuelle de PwC menée auprès des dirigeants, qui intègre les contributions de 133 chefs d'entreprise du secteur bancaire dans 50 pays, 90% des dirigeants de ce secteur sont confiants quant à la croissance de leur chiffre d'affaires au cours des trois prochaines années.
Le nombre de ceux qui prévoient une amélioration de l'économie mondiale au cours des douze prochains mois a presque triplé par rapport à l'an dernier (56% actuellement contre 19% l'année dernière).
Le fait que 52% d'entre eux envisagent d'accroître leurs effectifs au cours de l'année – d'au moins 5% pour la plupart – illustre cette dynamique.
Private Equity and Venture Capital volume is depressed amid uncertainty and a changing capital environment during the first quarter of 2017. Read Bridgepoint Merchant Banking's latest Midwest Capital Raise Update, measuring private equity and venture capital throughout the Midwest.
When it comes to scrutinizing costs, most insurance companies can say “Been there, done that. Got the t-shirt.” Managers are familiar with the refrain from above to trim here and cut there. The typical result is flirtation with the latest management trends like lean, outsourcing and offshoring, and others. However, the results tend to be the same. Budgets reflect last year’s spend plus or minus a couple of percent in the same places.
Health Services Tax Conference May 18-19, 2015, Presentations included: Mega Trends and the Impact on Healthcare, The Healthcare Industry: A View from Washington and The New Health Economy.
Private Equity and Venture Capital volume stays depressed while valuations remain high during the second quarter of 2017. Read Bridgepoint Merchant Banking's latest Midwest Capital Raise Update, measuring private equity and venture capital throughout the Midwest.
Once the decision has been made to tender equity after appropriate debt structures have been utilized; then mezzanine and recap equity alternatives should be considered.
The statement of cash flow provides an important ingredient for rational decision-making as
regards the financial stability and viability of an organization. The success and survival of every organization
depends on its abilities to generate enough cash inflows to meet its objectives. The study examines the relevance
of the statement of cash flows in the decision making of an organization with a particular emphasizes on the
banking sector in Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted. The population of the study consists of
commercial banks in Nigeria. The target population of the study consists of 750 employees of the 21 deposit
money banks in Port Harcourt metropolis. A sample size of 261 was determined using Taro Yamen formula.
Structured questionnaire was used as an instrument for primary data collection and was designed in Likert scale
5 points format ranging from strongly agreed = 5 to strongly disagreed = 1. It was evident from the empirical
results that significant and positive relationship exists between cash flow and decision-making. On the strength
of this findings, it was recommended that Regulatory Authorities such as the Financial Reporting Council of
Nigeria, and the Securities and Exchange Commission should develop a strong policy framework that will
encourage the banking sector and other organizations to establish a result oriented cash flow system; that will
enable the investing public to evaluate the financial viability and liquidity of an organization and to avail
themselves of any financial risk capable of eroding their investment.
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The majority of Canadian financial executives surveyed by the Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation are more optimistic about their company’s ability to obtain sufficient capital to meet its financing requirements in the next year (whether these needs are short-term, long-term or equity based). Most financial executives surveyed said credit for working capital and growth financing is generally available to their organizations, according to the study, which was published by the research arm of Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada), and sponsored by EY. The report, entitled Targeting an ideal capital structure, is based on the results of an online survey of financial executives across Canada, which took place in June 2014. According to the study, even those for whom credit was less available this year, the expectation is availability will improve by the spring of 2015.
Commercial real estate executives appear relatively optimistic about the general state of the market in 2016, with many predicting higher than average deal volumes for their firms. When considering the adoption of new technology, most believe that the influx of commercial real estate tech companies is revolutionizing the industry. These executives recognize that while the U.S. commercial real estate market is recovering, there are still certain segments that are poised for significant decline.
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All the efforts of policymakers to institute more regulations has reshaped the private equity landscape adding yet more pressure on returns. With profit margins squeezed, PEs must focus on operational excellence and appropriate levels of transparency to achieve and maintain a competitive advantage.
At SGC Partners, we are enthusiastic about the future of the private equity industry. We look forward to continuing to work alongside the industry and support its efforts to enhance well-being for all stakeholders.
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How can grantmakers focus their financial due diligence to find key signs of fiscal condition and resource needs? Join Nonprofit Finance Fund and GuideStar to learn about Financial SCAN and how this data platform can add value to your grantmaking pratice.
Presenters: Peter Kramer, Manager, Nonprofit Finance Fund; and Jenny Taylor, Community Manager, GuideStar USA (moderator)
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Connecting money and mission can be difficult in the nonprofit sector. Ensuring that funding decisions advance mission and can be appropriately stewarded requires a solid grasp of nonprofit resource needs and financial health. Financial SCAN is a quick, clear, and comprehensive online analysis tool that illustrates a nonprofit’s financial picture through a dashboard of relevant indicators, thirteen detailed trend graphs, and a peer comparison function.
Join us for a one-hour webinar to see Financial SCAN and its new features in action. The session will take a case study approach, exploring how you can use Financial SCAN’s multi-year and peer financial data in your grantmaking practice.
Presenters: Peter Kramer, Manager, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and Scott Menzel, Product & User Experience Manager, GuideStar USA (moderator)
For the forthcoming Union Budget, banks demand full tax deduction on the NPA provisioning; reduction in corporate tax rate; and accelerated investments in infrastructure sector
Benchmarking the Finance and Accounting Function 2015Robert Half
This report provides benchmarking data based on input from nearly 1,400 executives from finance and accounting departments at public and private companies in the United States and Canada.
2. Association for Financial Professionals
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2014 AFP
Liquidity Survey
Introduction and Key Findings
July 2014
Underwritten by
3. There are signs that the market disruptions of recent years may be moving into the rear-view
mirror. In today’s economic climate, financial professionals are showing signs of confidence and
optimism as they plan for the road ahead and continue to seek insights around best practices
for attaining corporate objectives while preserving and leveraging corporate capital. As the
sponsor of the AFP Liquidity Survey for the third consecutive year, RBS Citizens understands
the importance of bringing the latest information and ideas to the marketplace.
This year’s survey received 740 responses from a diverse group of companies and will help to
gauge the latest ideas financial managers have and the challenges and opportunities they face
in today’s marketplace. Here are some of the themes that were noteworthy throughout the
survey and tell us what respondents do, how they do it - and what “keeps them up at night”.
Instant replay Safety and liquidity continue to be the top priorities among survey respondents
at 68% and 28%, respectively. As long as yield remains scarce in the marketplace it remains a
very distant third.
All time high Even with the end of TAG (Transaction Account Guarantee) program and
unlimited FDIC insurance coverage no longer available, an all-time high of 52% of all corporate
cash remains with banks. This is a record percentage for the history of the AFP Liquidity Survey.
This is not surprising, given the lack of attractive alternatives in the market, and a viable ECR
(Earnings Credit Rate) available to help offset cash management fees.
No resolution Money market fund regulation questions are still swirling, leaving uncertainty the
only descriptor for this vehicle.
Light at the end? With rough roads hopefully in the rear-view mirror, there are good signs
of increased optimism down the road coming from respondents. U.S. businesses appear to be
more confident. According to the AFP Corporate Cash Indicators™, U.S. businesses are willing to
put their cash to work toward increased capital expenditures, debt pay downs, and new merger
and acquisition activity - all boding well for future economic growth.
At RBS Citizens and Citizens Bank, we want to be your guide to help you take advantage of
every opportunity to maintain safety and liquidity and help you prepare and position your cash
management needs for better times that are hopefully on the horizon.
We welcome any feedback to the survey and the opportunity to work with you to meet your
business objectives.
Sincerely,
Matthew B. Richardson
Senior Vice President, Treasury Solutions