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The short-term investment market is in a state of flux as central banks and other national and international bodies seek to influence its direction. With cash-rich corporate investors looking for risk-appropriate opportunities to add yield, a bank needs scale, imagination and investment expertise in equal measures if it is to differentiate itself from the pack. Treasury Today talks to Jim Fuell, Head of Global Liquidity for EMEA, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, about what it takes to be a leader in this dynamic space.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
What are the key trade issues for the coming year – and more importantly, how will they be managed? Global and Regional Heads of Trade from Bank of America Merrill Lynch engage with the topics that matter, providing insight for corporate treasurers the world over.
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In the current economic environment and the volatility that we’re seeing in European markets, the importance of understanding liquidity options, and creating and managing a liquidity strategy to maintain the health of the business, cannot be overstressed. Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking Director of Specialist Banking, Robert Hare, considers the options.
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From supporting sporting initiatives to a real focus on sustainability, in this interview, João Carlos Gomes da Silva, Head of Cash Management at Bradesco outlines the bank’s strengths, strategies and future plans.
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By breaking down silos and bringing specialist departments together, banks are far better placed to come up with holistic end-to-end solutions for their corporate clients – and their respective needs. We speak to Jim Fuell, Managing Director, Head of Global Liquidity, EMEA, J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Yera Hagopian, Liquidity Solutions Executive, EMEA, J.P. Morgan Treasury Services, about how this approach can help address the liquidity challenges that corporates face today.
Be the first to comment | September 2012


Becoming SEPA-proof, innovation in European payments and overcoming the scarcity of liquidity: we discuss these topics and more in this interview with Mark Buitenhek. We also touch the idea of treasurers de-coupling from bank standards and how technology is driving this trend.
Be the first to comment | June 2012


We speak to Pascal Augé about the restructure within Société Générale and the bank’s related drive for providing service excellence to its corporate clients. We also discuss the bank’s role on the global stage and the benefits of paving the way as a SWIFT pioneer.
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This month we talk to Mark Stockley, Managing Director, Head of International Cash Sales at BlackRock about the risks, rewards and best practices of the money market fund (MMF) industry.
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In these straitened times, it is important for companies to keep pushing forwards. We speak to Richard Dallas about ways in which corporates and banks can work together to create solutions that overcome the unique growth challenges of today’s operating environment. We also discuss the inherent value in recognising innovative projects and best-in-class treasury practice.
Be the first to comment | March 2012


As companies across the globe become increasingly frustrated with the low returns they are achieving on their growing cash piles, we speak to Travis Spence about the investment opportunities available in Asia. Could the China market really generate over three-quarters of a company’s global ROI, using less than a quarter of its cash?
Be the first to comment | March 2012