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Financial services groups promote STP efficiencies, but companies aren't buying in yet

More boards are reassessing treasury investment policies, survey says

Four-fifths of public companies surveyed expect unchanged or lower fees this year

Financial services groups promote STP efficiencies, but companies aren't buying in yet

As regulatory risks loom, companies evaluate how to get more out of governance, risk and compliance software.

While its Big Three competitors struggled, Ford's treasury filled up on cash when the markets were easy, which allowed the auto maker to reduce its debt without destroying shareholder value and steer clear of government loans.

The worldwide financial crisis is top of mind as we present our 2009 list of the 100 Most Influential People in Finance.

Tier 2 issuers could use the support already available to Tier 1 companies, group says.