McKinsey on Finance, Number 56

October 1, 2015 – Fears that US companies underinvest by paying too much back to shareholders are unfounded. Rather, the rise in buybacks reflects changes in the economy.

November 1, 2015 – Investments can have the same internal rate of return for different reasons. A breakdown of this metric in private equity shows why it matters.

October 1, 2015 – Seasoned finance chiefs explore revamping business models and coping with new competitors, currency risks, and changing capital structures.

October 1, 2015 – The growing strategic role of CFOs may create tension with top strategists. That’s a missed opportunity for teaming up to improve company performance.

October 1, 2015 – Companies that are best at transactions approach M&A differently—but there’s room for improvement across the board.