Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 6 Friday, May 7
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

8:00-9:00		Registration Coffee Service sponsored by
9:00-10:15		Educational Sessions 102-Cash Investment Management "101" - An Overview *Fundamental* This session will provide an introduction to the investment of cash assets for corporate investors. Geared toward those with limited investment experience, this session will be a fast paced introduction to the history of cash investment management, relevant products and services and interest rates. Elements of a formal investment program will be discussed including investment policy construction, risk assessment and liquidity optimization. Yield curves . . . more 301- Escheatment: Compliance During Changing Times States' reactions to recent lawsuits and the economy are significantly impacting escheatment compliance. Requirements for due diligence and reporting are changing as a result of due diligence-related lawsuits. Further, states seeking new revenue are increasing the number and complexity of unclaimed property audits. This session provides information to assist businesses in avoiding unclaimed property liability through achieving and . . . more 404-Global Treasury Management: As Good As It Gets *Advanced* The session explores Best Practices in the management of global cash, foreign exchange, working capital and the integration of the disciplines. The conversation will address policies, procedures, tools and techniques that are available to all companies . . . more 509-Cash Flow Forecasting: Tools and Techniques In this session we will discuss the best approaches and will compare typical bottoms-up approaches with top-down approaches. Other topics we will cover include what an effective forecasting system should look like, where you might go for help, and why thinking of an integrated forecasting systems makes sense. We will also look into the whole "mystique" of cash flow forecasting and why many senior managers are not satisfied with their forecasting systems. Come with questions; we'll see if we have the answers. . . . more 604-Treasury Technology: The Current Landscape and Future Potential As a result of the financial crisis, businesses have invested in technology to increase efficiency and mitigate risks. Financial Insights has surveyed North American corporate treasurers to identify current practices, where future investments will be made, and which issues remain top of mind and unresolved ... more 701-How Innovative Technology Relieves the Pain in the Payments Process Financial institutions today look to specialists for help in navigating their payment challenges. Serving as a partner to financial institutions, Travelex Global Business Payments offers leading technology and tailored online tools that manage the process all in one place. Online platforms enable institutions to set up beneficiaries, quote and order foreign currency, make international payments, and report on previous transactions. These solutions are suitable for all payment types . . . more 801-Employment in a Rebounding Economy By the time of the conference in May , 2010, the economy should be well on its way to recovery. What does this mean to the senior professional that is concerned about their career path, or to the Manager seeking to hire quality staff into their department? The presentation will be current and informative as to what steps should always be followed, and what new ones will be needed in the future. ... more 901- Changes to Credit Agency Regulation and How They May Impact Corporate Borrowers *Advanced* . . . more CTP1 - Financial Accounting and Financial Planning and Analysis This session that is part of the CTP Examination Review Track. It is designed as a comprehensive, in-depth review for those who will be taking the exam, but may be attended by anyone looking to brush up their skills in the topic area. . . . more
10:15-10:45		Exhibit Hall Coffee Break
10:45-12:00		Educational Sessions 201- IAT- We Look Back at Implementation and Where IAT Stands Now . . . more 302-Cover Your Assets! Protecting Your Company in a Risky World In 2010 and beyond, treasury staffs are faced with a new and difficult environment. There is a wave of refinancing coming. There are fewer providers of capital, with a lower risk appetite, and, in some cases, a weakened financial position. How can treasury staffs navigate this new environment? This session will discuss the changed environment, how to assess your company's exposure to bank risk, and how to plan for a world where capital might continue to be constrained. . . . more 409-An Overview of Global Banking Globalization has brought both new opportunities for Corporate America as well as new administrative challenges. Since this activity is focused on profits and more specifically cash generation, managing that cash presents significant and growing treasury challenges. . . . more 503-Treasury's Role in Working Capital: Where we are Going or Where we should have been all along *Advanced* This forward looking session explores the role of Treasury in the management of working capital. The conversation will address basics about working capital, how to secure a lead role, how to influence working capital performance and how to establish a corporate wide working capital program. The perspective of the session will be working capital across the global complex. . . . more 603-Financial Influenza: Cyber Crime and Check Fraud – Vaccines For Your Organization Cyber crime is exploding, and check fraud still dominates the world of payment fraud. Who is responsible for check fraud losses and for losses resulting from the cyber breach of a company’s computer system? Can a bank be liable for losses over which it had no control? Participants will receive in-depth and up-to-date answers to these questions. Current information on cyber crime and check fraud, and company vs. bank liability will be addressed. . . . more 705-Creating Winning Treasury Management Proposals Prospects evaluate proposals according to THEIR rules, so it is imperative that you understand their criteria. The most successful and compelling proposals focus exclusively on the needs and desired outcomes of the prospective client. While it is harder to do, customizing proposal information is essential to articulate a solution, gain credibility and WIN. There IS a way to standardize customized information for your prospect proposals and minimize resource constraints . . . more 807-Executive Negotiation Skills The thrust of this program will be to illustrate techniques necessary for an employer to properly negotiate with potential executives; and then on the flip side for job candidates to understand negotiation techniques when there is not a recruiter, or other 3rd party, in the picture. Our topic area will bridge the gap that exists between outplacement firms and . . . more 902- Bank Market Evolution **Advanced. . .** more CTP2 - The U.S. Financial Environment & Payment System This session is part of the CTP Examination Review Track. It is designed as a comprehensive, in-depth review for those who will be taking the exam, but may be attended by anyone looking to brush up their skills in the topic area. . . . more
12:00-2:00		Opening Luncheon sponsored by John Walsh, Keynote Speaker
2:00-3:15		Educational Sessions 109-Effective Liquidity Management for Pension Plan Sponsors This session will explain why pension plans' need for liquidity has increased, just as recent investment trends have tended to impair liquidity. We will evaluate the impact of liquidity constraints on portfolio allocation and discuss steps sponsors can take to ensure that liquidity is adequate to cover plan obligations. ... more 202-Charting the Right Course through Today’s Corporate ‘Cashscape’ A timely and accurate view of corporate cash is absolutely critical to the health of every organization, enabling payment, investment, and money-movement decisions that optimize working capital. But given the complexities of business, many factors have risen to complicate a financial executive’s ability to obtain visibility into cash positions. As a result, the corporate “cashscape” is rapidly expanding and more difficult to navigate than ever before. . . . more 305-Mitigating Foreign Exchange Risk: To Hedge or Not to Hedge This session will provide an introduction to foreign exchange basics. Topics covered will include: the current market environment and trends, definition of terms and basic hedging tools, and how to establish a risk management strategy. We will also look at how companies of all sizes can mitigate their FX exposure in volatile markets. Translating the markets swings and knowing what to expect is an important part of understanding what a CFO can do to manage . . . more 410-Making the Cross-Border Leap: Understanding the Treasury Implications of International Business By many estimates, economies in key international markets will provide greater growth opportunities than those to be found in the United States over the coming decade. When carefully planned and delivered, an international expansion can add significantly to the bottom line of small- and middle-market companies. As growing firms plan their expansion into new international markets, they often discover that international treasury practices . . . more 502-Debt Covenant Compliance in Today’s Colder, Crueler Credit Markets *Advanced* It is never a good time to run afoul of your loan agreements but today it is especially important. The recent uncertainties in the credit markets are giving banks reasons not to lend or reasons to renegotiate an existing credit on terms more favorable to them. With fewer financial alternatives companies may be jeopardizing their access to additional liquidity by poorly managing their outstanding debt. In fact, lenders are worried that the apparent lack of attention . . . more 606-Automating Payables for Efficiency and Working Capital Advantage This session will review the benefits of and opportunities for automating accounts payable and converting paper documents (PO’s, shipping notices, invoices and payments/remittance advices) into an electronic, straight-through process via a new and emerging business settlement network for B2B commerce. An overview of this new network will be provided, along with a review of the potential operational cost savings, and strategies for . . .. more 803-Networking for the Financial Professional Everyone is seeking new ways to be successful. Whether looking for recognition, exploring new opportunities for career growth, seeking to hire new employees or sourcing new names that will lead to improved business, promoting oneself has never been more important. How do you get information out to more than just a tight circle of colleagues, friends, family and acquaintances? This session will address that question and more!... more *903-How to Create a Strong and Sustainable Treasury Department Advanced* . . . more CTP3 - Cash Management This session is part of the CTP Examination Review Track. It is designed as a comprehensive, in-depth review for those who will be taking the exam, but may be attended by anyone looking to brush up their skills in the topic area. . . .** more
3:15-3:45		Exhibit Hall Coffee Break
3:45-5:00		Educational Sessions 105-Rising Rates and New Regulations: Monitoring Your Money Funds & Positioning Your Money Market Holdings Crane Data's Peter Crane and Dwight Asset Management's John Donohue will discuss the current short-term investing environment and will review the pros and cons of cash during periods of interest rate hikes. The two will also review recent changes in money markets and money fund regulations. more 208 -Bank Account Management: Controlling Your Analysis Fees and Beyond Are you really managing your bank deposit accounts? What does it take to answer “Yes”? Steve Weiland will present a list of activities so that, if practiced, you can answer “Yes!” with confidence. First in line is the examination of your monthly bank billing statements. Managing these statements results in fee reduction and a thorough understanding of your deposit account balance relationships. But what about all those non numeric activities surrounding the management ... more 307-Managing Risk and Reward Trade-offs in a Volatile FX Market *Advanced* The essence of any traded market is that rewards should be commensurate with risks. Focusing on the foreign exchange market, this session presents a graphical framework for conceptualizing trade-offs between risk and reward when considering an array of hedging solutions to manage FX risk. While no one can predict the future, participants will gain additional insights about tipping the scales of probability in their favor to enhance risk management outcomes.. more 402-Minimize the Risk on International Payments The impact of globalization on our economy has caused unprecedented demands on how treasurers manage international payments. In a global economy where there are no official borders for international transactions and foreign currencies are abundant, how should we best move forward within today’s global business environment and the new economic realities. This session delves into today's best international payments transactions practices ... more 608-Mobile Banking for Corporate Customers Having anytime-anywhere access to financial information for business customers is imperative, especially to efficiently manage cash flow in today’s economic environment. However, the mobile banking services typically offered financial institutions will not suffice because the focus is on consumers. In order to be the valuable tool that corporate customers need, commercial mobile banking must include increased functionality such wire transfer and ACH ... more 708-Financial Supply Chain: Advances in Automation Companies' financial supply chains integrate risk mitigation, credit extensions (from the supplier or a third party), fulfillment, payment and settlement. With strategically planned automation, banks assist their clients with cost containment, visibility into supply chain activities, and risk management. Banks’ support for cost containment, improved trading partner terms, better working capital management and superior risk management is ultimately reflected in clients’ financial . . .more 904 - Evolving Role of the Treasurer *Advanced* . . . more CTP4 - Treasury Systems and Electronic Commerce This session that is part of the CTP Examination Review Track. It is designed as a comprehensive, in-depth review for those who will be taking the exam, but may be attended by anyone looking to brush up their skills in the topic area. . . . more
5:00-6:30		Welcome Wine and Cheese Party sponsored by