Hard Money, Rising Rates, Lower Profits
In uncertain times where even the Fed is taking unprecedented steps in efforts to jump-start the economy, finance executives need help. In this and two following stories, economists weigh in on credit risk, global inflation and profit potential.

Warning: Credit Risk is Spreading
With consumers now cutting back on purchases, causing pain throughout the economy, corporate bankruptcies are on the rise. Companies need to use hedging tools now more than ever.

Charging Ahead
After minding American Express’ bottom line as comptroller and as a division CFO, corporate finance chief Dan Henry doesn’t worry as much about the economy as he does about issues he can control.

After the Storm
While the threat of subprime mortgage litigation hovers over the financial services industry, potentially hitting insurers that provide directors & officers liability coverage, many companies are finding surprising softness when it comes to time to renew their D&O policies

Crunch Time for Treasury Financing
Even companies that aren't forced to go to the markets (or their bankers) for new credit lines need to pay close attention to basic treasury management issues when markets are tough

RiskMetrics gives credit where credit is due
RiskMetrics Group has as added new features to its CreditManager solution that it says helps quantify overall credit risks, in the first in a series of scheduled product enhancements that extend the boundaries of credit risk software.

The corporate treasury--from cost center to profit center
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s $275 million write-down on auction-rate securities partially collateralized by subprime mortgages was more than just the biggest loss by a nonfinancial company related to subprime investments: It has become the stimulus to reopen the debate on whether corporate treasuries should operate as a cost center or, on the other end of the spectrum, a profit center--or somewhere in between.

The Winds of Trouble
With the subprime market in disarray, fears mount over a possible investor stampede in the corporate loan market

The 2006 Alexander Hamilton Overall Excellence Award
In a matter of a few short years, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), this year's recipient of the Alexander Hamilton Award for Overall Excellence, has moved to the top ranks of financial management excellence.

Gold Alexander Hamilton Award In Credit Risk Management
Toyota Financial Services is the 2006 gold AHA winner in credit risk management.

Silver Alexander Hamilton Award In Credit Risk Management
General Electric Co. is the 2006 silver AHA winner in credit risk management.

Bronze Alexander Hamilton Award In Credit Risk Management
Paychex nc. is the 2006 bronze AHA winner in credit risk amanagement.

Credit Risk Management
Giving the wheel to drivers with a map

Credit Risk Management
With a heavy dollop of automation and tighter fraud policies, Sprint Nextel reversed a deteriorating credit picture

Bringing Equity Into Risk Profiles
Companies seek out more academic models to supplement less than reliable credit ratings

Bad Company?
Do some checking, or a shaky economy might force you into deals you will later regret