Articles tagged with:
cash management

State of independence: bank-agnostic cash pooling
One of the world’s largest steel and mining firms tells Treasury Today how it has managed to build an in-house cash pooling structure and what it means to be bank-agnostic.

Be the first to comment | September 2015
Bank Interview:
Erik Zingmark, Nordea
He might not have a crystal ball, but Erik Zingmark, Deputy Head of Transaction Products, Nordea is extremely well placed to discuss both current and future trends impacting the treasury profession. In this interview, Zingmark outlines the new strategic imperatives for treasurers, reveals key insights from Nordea’s Treasury 2017 report and addresses the opportunities treasuries have in becoming strategic drivers in digitisation.

Be the first to comment | September 2015
The Japanese payments enigma
Japan has one of the world’s most advanced payments infrastructures, with digital solutions readily available. Yet cash remains the dominant method of payment in the country. Why is this the case and what is the consequence of this payments paradox for both corporates and the economy as a whole?

Be the first to comment | August 2015
Working capital: have you been taking the easy road?
As the European economy starts to return to growth, the 17th edition of REL’s Working Capital Survey analyses practices of the 1,000 largest publicly trading companies by revenue in Europe. The results show that corporates continue to be divided between making the most of cheap debt and optimising their internal cash generation. Treasury Today talks to Derrick Steiner, Senior Manager, REL Consultancy, on what should be learnt from the study.

1 Comment | August 2015
Payment terms: regulation on the horizon?
At a recent supply chain finance event hosted by technology provider Taulia, (unfair) corporate payment terms were hotly debated. And, more importantly, how – if best practice is not adopted – governments may be forced to regulate.

Be the first to comment | July 2015
You ‘camt’ always get what you want
SWIFT account statement messages are changing. With the roll-out of XML technology and the arrival of camt messaging, treasurers still have a role to play in shaping their structure.

Be the first to comment | July 2015
Problem Solved:
Jeanette Chang, IBM
Moving cash in and out of China was once a big headache for corporates operating in that country. Thankfully, that is now changing. In this article, IBM tells Treasury Today how regulatory changes allowed it to implement a more efficient and effective cash management solution enabling entities in China to centralise funding and FX and standardise processes into the group's global in-house bank.

Be the first to comment | July 2015
Show me the money
In recent years, survey after survey has shown ‘improvements to cash visibility’ to be near the top of the corporate treasurer’s wish list. Achieving that desired level of visibility, however, seems always just out of reach. Why are companies still finding it tricky to get proper visibility over their cash? Is technology always the answer or should treasurers be thinking about more fundamental changes? In this article, industry experts give us their take on this perennially thorny issue.

Be the first to comment | July 2015
Houston, we don’t have a problem
It would be the world’s 12^th largest economy if it was actually a sovereign state and it would be a rare one too with growth of more than 5%. A new survey of the Texan treasury community reveals its hopes and fears.

Be the first to comment | June 2015
Optimising cash and liquidity: the hybrid way
In light of the recent – and ongoing – financial turmoil and liquidity risk, it is well reported that effective treasury and cash management remains critical. But how can treasurers optimise the cash management function to save costs and minimise risk, whilst also improving performance and creating value?

Be the first to comment | June 2015