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Today in European Finance February 17, 2009
Dashed Expectations
Tim Geithner hopes to restore stability to the banking system by luring in private investors. The devil will be in the missing detail.
Features
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Over Here, Over There, Job Cuts Everywhere
Carmakers lead the way, with General Motors, Nissan, and Toyota paring tens of thousands of positions. February 13, 2009
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The Cost of Auditor Independence
The line Sarbanes-Oxley drew between audit firms and their clients may have been a good idea overall, but it increased accounting risk, a new study indicates. February 12, 2009
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Too Many Moving Parts
Politicians are desperate to support domestic car industries—but these days there’s no such thing. February 11, 2009
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Triple Trouble
Are AAA ratings bad for firms’ health? February 6, 2009
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Credit Raters Feel the Financial Pinch
Results for Moody's and Standard & Poor's nosedive in the wake of the debt-market plunge. February 5, 2009
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Offshoring Vendors Slice 15 Percent Off Some Deals
The Satyam scandal and the economic downturn have services providers more than open to deals, outsourcing experts say. February 3, 2009
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IT's Time to Trim
Some CFOs see the downturn as an opportunity to revamp how their companies manage IT. February 2, 2009
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Sick of It
Absenteeism is on the rise across Europe. February 2, 2009
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Warning Signs
Why risk management is letting down companies and what to do about it. February 2, 2009
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Stepping Up
More finance executives are moving into general management. The transition isn't always easy. February 2, 2009
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Run for Cover
Credit insurance, or the lack thereof, is suddenly a hot topic in boardrooms. February 2, 2009
Upcoming Webcasts
CFO Priorities for Travel Management
During this webcast, travel technology provider Amadeus will explore critical issues for the efficient procurement and management of travel in 2009.
February 26 @ 15:00 UK Time
Tighter Budgets Require Smarter T&E;
Register for this complimentary webcast to learn how organisations just like yours are harnessing technology to gain greater visibility into their T&E; expenditures.
March 10 @ 15:00 UK Time
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Conferences
CFO Outlook 2009
Amsterdam, March 5th, 2009
Breakfast Briefing: New Horizons
London, March 12th, 2009
Corporate Strategy and the Global Recession
Düsseldorf, March 19th, 2009
