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Taking the uncertainty out of a defined benefit (DB) pension liability seems like a sensible option. One way of doing this is through an insurance buy-out or buy-in. What are the benefits of entering the pension risk transfer market?
Be the first to comment | June 2013
Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s GTS EMEA Head, Carole Berndt, is to head up GTS for the Royal Bank of Scotland globally.
Be the first to comment | June 2013
At the recent EuroFinance conferences in Singapore and Miami, Katherine Wei, Director of Treasury, China, and Nishat Grover, Director of Treasury, US, both of Yum! Brands, Inc., discussed their roles in supporting the needs of a fast-growing global business through inspiring cash management strategies in the two countries. In part two of this two-part series, Wei explains how the company manages cash, talent and acquisitions in China.
Be the first to comment | June 2013
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) scheme has a Bank Identifier Code (BIC) problem. Under the SEPA regulation a payment service provider (PSP) will not be allowed in future to require a customer to provide the BIC. But the Payment Services Directive (PSD) stipulates that liability for the risk of non-execution or wrong execution would reside with the corporate if the required information is not provided. Could SWIFTRef, a global database of bank account information, provide a solution?
Be the first to comment | June 2013
Seeking improvements to its overall technology landscape led Coca-Cola HBC, a multinational Coca-Cola vendor and bottling operation, to undertake a project to centralise its treasury operations and onwards towards improvements in its banking connectivity.
Be the first to comment | June 2013
At the recent EuroFinance conferences in Singapore and Miami, Katherine Wei, Director of Treasury, China, and Nishat Grover, Director of Treasury, US, both of Yum! Brands, Inc., discussed their roles in supporting the needs of a fast-growing global business through inspiring cash management strategies in the two countries. In part one of this two-part series, Grover explains how Yum! manages cash flow forecasting.
Be the first to comment | June 2013
Spain’s tax authorities have set a good example for other public administrators by migrating 100% of its payments to SEPA Credit Transfers (SCTs). But how well are businesses in Spain coping with the SEPA challenge? Treasury Today spoke to Spanish corporate Gas Natural Fenosa and its banking partner ING at EuroFinance in Madrid to find out.
Be the first to comment | June 2013
The hype around treasury on-the-go looks to be little more than just that – hype. Treasury Today lined up a brace of banks to see if they have a persuasive argument for the adoption of mobile for treasury. Should treasurers change their working habits to take advantage of mobile devices or avoid them like the plague?
Be the first to comment | June 2013
Operating in war-torn countries on a daily basis would be a challenge for any company, but what if it is your raison d’etre? Pedro Guazo Alonso, Director of Finance at the United Nations (UN), gave some insight as to the UN treasury’s specific cash management challenges at EuroFinance Miami 2013.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
Achieving an investment grade credit rating for a mid-cap corporate is not an easy option but if the process is executed with sufficient due diligence, with a little luck the debt capital markets can deliver some surprisingly satisfying results. This is the tale of one UK-based company that has been through the process and come out the other side in far better shape.
Be the first to comment | May 2013