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Growth in Record High Corporate Cash Levels Break the $2 Trillion Barrier

September 16, 2011 – Chicago, IL – The Federal Reserve today reported corporate cash balances grew to $2.05 trillion – a 4.5% increase over last quarter – representing a $648 billion increase since the first quarter of 2009, according to Treasury Strategies, a treasury consulting firm. Treasury Strategies TSI_IncreaseCashPR_q3_2011_vFinal.pdf

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Continued Strong Cash Flow from Operations and Economic Uncertainty Drive Increase in Corporate Cash Levels

The Federal Reserve today reported corporate cash balances climbed to $1.91 trillion – a 36% increase since the first quarter of 2009 – representing $510 billion. This significant increase indicates that businesses continue to generate cash from operations, while corporate treasurers remain concerned about the future economic outlook. Z1, Q2, hoarding Treasury Strategies TSI_CashGrowsFromOpsAndUncertainty_vFinal.pdf

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Rating Methodology For Money Market Funds Must Not Rely on Sponsor Support

Comptroller of the Currency Says Moody’s Proposed Rating Methodology For Money Market Funds Must Not Rely on Sponsor Support Criticism is mounting for a proposal from Moody’s Investor Services that would rate money market funds based on a fund sponsor’s ability and willingness to support a distressed fund. Acting Comptroller of the Currency John Walsh

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Corporate Cash Increases As Business Outlook Improves

corporate cash, z1, first quarter 2011, Q1 2011, hoarding, The Federal Reserve today reported corporate cash balances climbed to $1.88 trillion – a 35% increase since the first quarter of 2009 – representing $489 billion. This significant increase indicates companies are accumulating cash because the business environment is improving, according to Treasury Strategies, a treasury