Private capital providers are fighting to finance middle market firms. But finance chiefs should proceed with caution. By Russ Banham CFO If money makes the world go ’round, Earth must…
By Russ Banham Risk Management At its most basic, business is about numbers: revenues come in and expenses are paid. Some adding, some subtracting, and profits are realized. But what…
Capitalism is under siege today, in large part because of a crisis in business leadership. Stories abound of CEOs ensnared in allegations of sordid behavior and boards of directors that…
By Russ Banham Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, 5G, cryptocurrencies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are improving how we communicate and exchange information. To varying degrees and…
By Russ Banham Insurance Journal Underway for some time now, the disruption of the insurance industry has moved into a new phase, following the announcement by A.M. Best that it…
Cyber claims made under traditional P&C policies that may be silent on the subject are forcing hidden cyber exposure into the spotlight. BY RUSS BANHAM Leader's Edge In the aftermath of…
By Russ Banham Corporate Board Member Board members have a fiduciary responsibility to be loyal to the corporation and its shareholders in utmost good faith and with scrupulous honesty. These…
By Russ Banham Corporate Board Member Fred Davidson was stifling in the unbearable heat of a midsummer’s day in 2002. Temperatures in the corrugated steel warehouse hovered around 100 degrees.…
By Russ Banham CFO Someday, you may use an app at a supermarket to scan the beef sirloin you plan to buy for dinner, discovering the cow’s life journey. Another…
By Russ Banham Forbes A new accounting standard issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) should make it easier for investors to compare companies that sell long-duration life and…