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Record low central bank rates are driving down the available yields from money market instruments. Regulation is compounding matters by suppressing yields and potentially limiting the pool of investments available to corporate treasurers. With these structural changes in the financial industry reshaping best practice cash management, how can treasury professionals look to optimise their cash portfolio and achieve higher yields, while being mindful of risk? A short-duration strategy within a separately managed account could be the answer, according to BNY Mellon Asset Management.
Be the first to comment | September 2012
Corporate treasurers face an array of financial market challenges today, including interest rate, foreign exchange, commodity and inflation risk. How companies cope with these risks depends on the extent to which they adopt a comprehensive risk evaluation strategy. In this Product Profile, we speak to Jwan Mella, Director, Financial Risk Advisory – Capital Markets at Lloyds Bank, about his team’s process for assessing – and minimising – the impact of financial market volatility on a company’s bottom line.
Be the first to comment | August 2012
Whether you are looking for a traditional short-term money market fund or a fully customised solution, finding products that match your liquidity needs is crucial to any successful cash investment strategy. In this Product Profile, we look at a range of available liquidity products, how they differ in terms of risk, return and duration and how they tie in with cash segmentation. We also discuss the ways in which yield can be maximised for a given level of risk.
Be the first to comment | July 2012
Whether you are looking for a traditional short-term money market fund or a fully customised solution, finding products that match your liquidity needs is crucial to any successful cash investment strategy. In this Product Profile, we look at a range of available liquidity products, how they differ in terms of risk, return and duration and how they tie in with cash segmentation. We also discuss the ways in which yield can be maximised for a given level of risk.
Be the first to comment | April 2012
Offering the possibility of streamlined cash management processes, improved working capital efficiency and increased visibility and control over corporate spend, corporate cards are the treasurer’s new best friend. In this Product Profile, we look at the ways in which a tailored card programme can assist treasurers through the tough economic times. We also look at market developments and best practices.
Be the first to comment | February 2012
BARX FXPay is an automated foreign exchange (FX) system that enables you to price goods and services in the local currency of your customers. It generates an incremental revenue stream for your business by including an additional profit margin for you, whilst automating your currency hedging using transparent FX rates agreed upfront.
Be the first to comment | January 2012
Once an out-of-reach ideal, access to SWIFT is becoming easier and more affordable for corporates across the globe. Offering treasurers a single, standardised, and secure messaging interface with their banking partners, SWIFT Corporate Access is recognised as a key tool in enabling effective treasury management today. With the commonly perceived barriers to adoption quickly dropping away, isn’t it time your company thought again about SWIFT Corporate Access?
Be the first to comment | November 2011
As the use of e-trading platforms continues to grow, a new e-solution has just been launched by Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets. More than just a trading venue, Arena offers the bank’s clients access to a full range of tools, economic research and analysis designed to help them formulate and execute their hedging strategies.
Be the first to comment | October 2011
Environmental pressures, extreme weather events, uneven supply and demand and the political landscape – all causes of volatility in the commodity markets and all potential risks for treasurers to manage. OpenLink’s front to back office treasury and risk management system (TMS) gives corporations the tools and the knowledge to measure, manage and mitigate those risks.
Be the first to comment | September 2011
The UK economy is pinning its hopes on exports to play a major role in the recovery. The UK government has responded by launching a number of new initiatives earlier this year aimed at helping exporters. Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets is supporting these initiatives to complement and strengthen its export finance offerings for the benefit of its UK corporate clients.
Be the first to comment | July 2011