Articles tagged with:
cash management

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  UNifying cash management in conflict zones

  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

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  The future starts on the fringes

  Conferences come and go but the ACT’s annual event has been on the calendar for many years and this year’s event, held in Liverpool’s dockside ACC, saw around 700 delegates gather to hear speakers covering everything from stability to wild abandon. Treasury Today was in attendance.

  Be the first to comment | May 2013

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  What do corporates want from their banks?

  During a SWIFT Business Forum in London, Anne Coghlan, Head of Group Treasury at Dyson, talks about the realities of corporate banking and whether the banks are stepping up to the plate to deliver a home run in corporate customer experience. 

  Be the first to comment | May 2013

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  The secret to EM success

  In a recent ‘Finger on the Pulse’ poll on Treasury Today, the majority (61%) of respondents chose foreign exchange (FX) as their biggest cash and risk management concern when operating in emerging markets (EM), followed by cash flow forecasting and visibility and then regulatory complexity. Mark Tweedie, Head of Sales EMEA, Corporates, Treasury and Trade Solutions and Joakim Lidbark, Global Head CitiFX Corporate Solutions, Foreign Exchange, outline Citi’s strategy for helping clients navigate liquidity management challenges in the EM.

  Be the first to comment | May 2013

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  A hazy shade of banking

  Just over four years ago, non-bank financial firms such as the Reserve Primary Fund were caught up in the storm wreaking havoc on the global financial markets. As a result the regulators are closing in. This article traces the reasons behind the rapid growth in shadow banking during the years leading up to the financial crisis, and then looks at the subsequent regulatory headwinds now shaping its future.

  Be the first to comment | May 2013

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  Problem Solved: 
  Tamer Karabulut, Türk Telekom

  Türk Telekom wanted to improve the visibility, control and predictability of its cash flows. Citi developed an innovative solution that leveraged the bank’s partnership with Post Bank of Turkey (PTT), which has 4000 online branches countrywide, so that Türk Telekom treasury can see the amount in its accounts online, same day, as well as how much each office has deposited.

  1 Comment | May 2013

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  Women in Treasury: 
  Cindy Lee, BASF

  Cindy Lee’s career-defining moment was when she built the company’s cash management platform in Singapore – running across 15 countries – and took on the cash management duties of nearly 35 companies. The treasury platform now supports 52 companies across 18 countries.

  Be the first to comment | May 2013

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  IPS: where next for payments?

  Now in its 21^st year, the International Payments Summit (IPS) in London last week provided representatives from the different corners of the payments community a forum to meet and discuss some of the issues currently at the forefront of their minds. Treasury Today was there to report on the event.

  Be the first to comment | April 2013

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  Running in the family

  SWIFT has been trying to engage with the corporate community for many years and yet membership has remained relatively low. By restructuring and bringing together core payments messaging and trade services functions, it hopes to generate a more inclusive environment for businesses, banks and vendors alike. What does the new structure look like and what does it mean for treasurers?

  Be the first to comment | April 2013

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  The visibility conundrum

  Why are companies still finding it tricky to achieve desired cash visibility levels? Is technology the only answer, or are there more fundamental solutions that should be considered? Treasury Today speaks to leading treasurers from across the globe to find out more.

  Be the first to comment | February 2013