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Profit shifting and transfer pricing have been hot tax topics in Asia for many years. However, recent developments in tax policy in Australia, India and China in particular have highlighted the challenges facing corporate treasurers in the region.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
The idea of building a treasury from scratch is a thrilling prospect. However, having a blank canvas in front of you can be a bit like standing at the edge of a cliff – the first step is a big one. How can treasurers avoid the pitfalls and implement a best practice treasury?
Be the first to comment | April 2013
Social media has profoundly changed the way businesses interact with consumers. Today new platforms are emerging with the aim of integrating social communications into the daily workflow of the treasury and finance professional. Has the time finally come for treasury to join the social media revolution?
Be the first to comment | February 2013
Strong growth and rapid urbanisation rates in developing regions are sparking a revolution in trade patterns. Business opportunities are shifting towards the east, in turn having a formative impact on treasury best practice in FX risk management and supply chain strategy.
Be the first to comment | January 2013
Europe’s largest companies are still wasting millions each year through inefficient use of working capital, according to recent research. But improving a company’s working capital requires organisational changes that reach far beyond the treasury department. In this article we look at how some corporates have been using pay-incentives to encourage cross-collaboration and to produce sustainable improvements to working capital performance.
Be the first to comment | November 2012
At first glance, the centralisation of certain core functions – those shared by all or most within a business – seems like a very sensible idea. The promise of reduced operating costs and economies of scale, improved efficiency and control, must be music to the ears of large corporations that spread themselves across multiple regions.
Be the first to comment | November 2012
In this article, Alfred Buder, European Treasurer of Flextronics International Ltd shares with Treasury Today his love for the city of Vienna. Not only a great place to live, the Austrian capital is also a great place to run a European treasury centre.
Be the first to comment | August 2012
It is important that a company manages its cash well. In this article, we take a look at how corporates can do this – from choosing the right banking partners to implementing the best structures and practices.
Be the first to comment | July 2012
Unplanned events can have a devastating effect on business profits, making it difficult or even impossible to carry out normal activities and operations. But with careful forward planning, corporates can minimise the impact of a disaster.
Be the first to comment | June 2012
Whereas multi-bank trade finance was once the preserve of a small number of large global corporations, today the market is growing rapidly and it is becoming available for an increasing number of corporates.
Be the first to comment | June 2012