Articles tagged with:
cash management

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  The ‘great rotation’: from West to East

  The world is seeing a dramatic shift from West to East in terms of dynamic economic growth.  With China opening up further to corporates and levels of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country growing, is trapped cash the issue it once was?

  Be the first to comment | February 2013

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  Treasurers need to talk about forecasting

  Poor quality data received from other departments is proving to be an ongoing problem for some treasurers when preparing cash-flow forecasts.  But what's the solution – better technology or better communication?

  Be the first to comment | January 2013

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  Debunking the cash hoarding myth

  Despite non-stop media reports of corporates hoarding vast stockpiles of cash, the amount held by US corporates only increased slightly in 3Q12, while both European and UK corporates are decreasing the amount of cash they hold.

  Be the first to comment | January 2013

• Cash management: pooling

  This month's question

  “What is an overlay cash pool and how is this different from a notional cash pool or a conventional target or zero balancing cash pool?”

  Be the first to comment | January 2013

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  Eastern aspirations

  The Asian economic landscape has changed significantly over the past decade and is still progressing rapidly. While the evolution is welcome, these developments have contributed to an altered landscape for treasurers working in the region, making efficient cash management more complex. As Asia’s importance to the global economy continues to grow, how must the dynamic market prepare?

  Be the first to comment | January 2013

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  Corporate View: 
  Chaoqun Gao, Heraeus

  Heraeus is a German-based, family owned company and has been so for over 160 years. With more than 13,300 employees across over 130 subsidiaries, the global firm’s business groups cover precious metals, materials and technologies, sensors, biomaterials, medical, dental, and pharmaceutical products, quartz glass and speciality light sources. In 2011, Heraeus recorded their most successful year in the company’s history with product revenues of €4.8 billion and precious metals trading revenue of €21.3 billion.

  Be the first to comment | January 2013

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  No last orders for Japan’s Suntory

  As the global economy continues to lose steam, Japanese corporates – like many across the Asian landscape – find themselves dealing with the impact of continuing deflation and other harsh economic conditions. Ambitious Japanese brewing and distilling company group, Suntory, ensures that cash management is its top priority.

  Be the first to comment | December 2012

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  Working capital: consistency is critical

  What’s the biggest issue when it comes to working capital? It’s consistency, according to Gavin Swindell, Managing Director at REL Consulting.

  Be the first to comment | December 2012

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  The missing links

  In many countries, the presence of supply chain finance is barely felt. Perhaps now is a good time to take a closer look at how it has developed in recent years.

  Be the first to comment | November 2012

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  Corporate cards: programmed for growth

  Once merely a necessity for travel and entertainment purposes at large organisations, payment cards have evolved into an entirely different and powerful tool that can drive visibility and control across corporate spending.

  Be the first to comment | November 2012