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In the world of foreign exchange trading, the average small to medium-sized company gets a raw deal. They are routinely overcharged and haven’t the resources or know-how that allows the big companies to dabble in some of the more exotic derivative instruments.
1 Comment | October 2011
Recent global natural disasters, not to mention the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks have highlighted the importance for corporate treasury departments to review their existing policies and processes for disaster recovery (DR) purposes. Regardless of the extent of the unexpected event, having a reliable, well maintained business continuity plan in place will minimise breakdown in operations, as may SaaS.
Be the first to comment | September 2011
Ever wondered what happens at work when your back is turned? How trustworthy is your treasury team? Do they uphold the values that you hold dear or as soon as you are out the door, does their attitude to risk leave as well?
Be the first to comment | September 2011
“The management and board of Moody’s are squarely responsible for the poor quality of previous Moody’s opinions that ushered in the financial crisis” – so says a former senior analyst at the agency, William J. Harrington…
1 Comment | August 2011
Who’s afraid of structured finance? A new institutional cash investment structure has recently come out - one that analysts say has a promising future…
Be the first to comment | August 2011
In a period of rising commodity prices, the strength of the Swiss franc might at first be seen as beneficial to corporates operating in Switzerland. Exporters are suffering, though, and the rapid nature of the currency’s climb has a serious impact on treasury operations…
Be the first to comment | August 2011
When the American wit and author Mark Twain was confronted by a reporter tasked with writing his obituary (after news of his untimely demise had begun to circulate), his sense of humour didn’t fail him: “Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated,” he is reported to have said. Société Générale, finding itself in a similar situation last week, took a slightly different tack.
Be the first to comment | August 2011
In recent years, many treasuries have managed to reduce their silos and implement best practice risk management policies, which now tend towards integrated, enterprise-wide solutions. But can treasurers keep control...
Be the first to comment | August 2011
Treasurers might need to rethink their investment policies if the worst happens on August 2nd and a US debt crisis…
Be the first to comment | July 2011
Clearly risk management has become a bigger part of the treasury’s core tasks since the financial crisis – but does stagnation threaten the function’s success?
Be the first to comment | July 2011