Getting the best out of treasury

Prior to the financial crisis, a single, international banking provider was seen as the key to centralised cash management.  Now, however, diversification is commonplace, with even large MNCs turning over some of their cash management business to regional banks.  In this month's edition we look at how the rise of regional banks has impacted on corporate treasury, asking whether regional banks can offer the best of both worlds.

Risk is of course a factor to consider when reviewing banking relationships and this issue, we take a closer look at risk valuation methods.  Quantifying risks is a major challenge for treasurers, and risk valuation models have been called into question as a result of the financial crisis.  This month's article examines the pros and cons of different risk valuation techniques, as well as the need to apply independent thought to the numbers.

Elsewhere we look at driving efficiency through next generation payment factories and also examine the cost saving potential in the reverse supply chain.