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Credit Management
An economic analysis of credit rating agency business models and ratings accuracy
This paper analyses, from an economic perspective, the viability of different business models in providing accurate ratings of credit risk to investors. It critically compares four different business models for credit ratings agencies, on the basis of accuracy and practicality.
Company: FSA | Published: 11 May 2012 | Business Area: Business Intelligence
Once in a generation investment opportunity – Irish Economy
The process of rebuilding liquidity in the Irish economy has begun. Baker Tilly is playing a leading role in the nationwide restructuring and recovery of the country, assisting both domestic and overseas lenders with investments in the Republic.
Company: Baker Tilly | Published: 23 May 2011 | Business Area: Small Business Accounting Software
Drive Collections with a Technology ‘Cockpit’ - Combining solutions
This case study looks at how BUPA Wellness combined solutions together to create one control panel for high-quality communications. BUPA Wellness, a subsidiary of Bupa Group, chose to use the MSI collection system in 2007. Previously Bupa had experienced a decline in collections and required a system... view abstract
Company: Moreton Smith | Published: 02 May 2011 | Business Area: Cash Flow
How Moreton Smith helped a leading publisher become more productive whilst making massive cost savings
This case study explores how Moreton Smith helped UBM on maximising cash collection and reducing debtors, whilst ensuring the cost of collection was kept to a minimum. UBM is a leading global business media company specialising in exhibitions, publications and business data.
Company: Moreton Smith | Published: 02 May 2011 | Business Area: Networks and Communications
Video - Talking about…effective working capital management - Part 1
The latest findings from the annual REL survey of European working capital show companies suffering an expansion of their cash requirement while capital remains hard to come by. Daniel Windaus explains how finance functions can minimise their working capital requirements by working more closely with... view abstract
Company: REL | Published: 27 April 2011 | Business Area: Credit Management
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FD Report: Financial Risk Management
Where is an FD's focus when financial shocks abound? By their very nature, and as has been writ large in recent years, shocks to the financial system can easily produce a deadly domino effect. The financial crisis that began in a niche corner of the US mortgage market in 2008 did not take long to... view abstract
Company: Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance | Published: 20 April 2011 | Business Area: Cash Flow
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Driving internal collection results with statistical-based credit scoring
Using statistical-based credit scoring for the development of risk-based collection strategies can Improve DSO, reduce write-offs and drive profits. During the past decade, credit scoring has become one of the most powerful tools available for automating the risk analysis necessary for evaluating... view abstract
Company: SunGard | Published: 04 April 2011 | Business Area: Cash Flow
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SunGard Acquires Predictive Metrics to Broaden the AvantGard Suite and Expand into Trade Credit Liquidity
New York, NY, February 3, 2011 – SunGard today announced that it has acquired PredictiveMetrics, a provider of predictive scoring and analytical services for trade credit, debt collections, utilities and other markets.
Company: SunGard | Published: 03 February 2011 | Business Area: Risk Management
Five Best Practices for Effective Credit & Collections Management
Organisations worldwide have been working to become more efficient and maximise their cash flow. One way to accomplish this is through improved cash collection practices, a goal that can be achieved by leveraging best practices and automated order-to-cash solutions.
Company: SunGard | Published: 06 December 2010 | Business Area: Raising Finance
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