Articles tagged with:
centralisation

• Your operating model could be your worst enemy

  A business plan is important, but reviewing and adapting it is essential. Today, corporates are obliged to re-evaluate existing processes and shake off operational ‘norms’ in order to survive. But are they willing?

  Be the first to comment | April 2012

• Salmon swims east

  The TMS vendor recently established a hub in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is a move that will allow it to exploit the opportunities that are opening up in Eastern Europe.

  Be the first to comment | April 2012

• A new ‘expressway’ for renminbi liberalisation?

  Chinese monetary authorities announced plans this week for the creation of a new cross-border payment system, in a move that promises to further liberalise the Asian Tiger’s burgeoning currency.

  Be the first to comment | April 2012

• 60 Second Interview – Misys has China in its hands

  Misys PLC, a global leader in treasury, capital markets and banking software solutions, opened a new centre of excellence in Beijing at the beginning of 2012. The company says it has taken a foothold in China so that it can familiarise itself with local market conditions and service its expanding client base in the APAC region. Rose Jan, Head of Sales at Misys tells us more…

  Be the first to comment | February 2012

• Problem Solved: Fabian Boklage, Henkel

  

  Fabian Boklage

  Regional Treasury Manager, Asia Pacific

  

  Henkel is one of the world’s leading producers of detergents, cosmetics and adhesives. Founded in 1876, the Düsseldorf-based company has gone on to establish footholds in European, American and Asian markets, employing some 48,000 people across the world. In 2010, Henkel’s sales increased by 11.2% to over €15 billion, with 41% of that figure attributed to demand in emerging markets such as China. The Asian Tiger economy is expected to become the second most important market for Henkel in terms of annual sales by 2015.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• A ‘centred’ treasury: Uta Kemmerich-Keil, Merck

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  Uta Kemmerich-Keil

  Executive VP, Head of Corporate Finance

  LOGO

  Uta Kemmerich-Keil began her career as a financial auditor at Hoechst AG, a chemicals and life-sciences company. She joined Merck KGaA in 1999 as Director of Acquisitions and Controlling and became Executive VP and Head of Corporate Finance in 2007.

  She earned a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau in 1995.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• The Federal Reserve System

  Dating back almost a century, the central banking system of the United States has evolved substantially over the years. Since 2008 it has responded to the global financial crisis with a series of unorthodox measures that challenge its underlying monetary principles.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• Chris Corner, Treasurer, BBC Worldwide

  Chris became Treasurer at BBC Worldwide in 2010. He has held treasury-related positions at a number of blue-chip multinationals, including GE Insurance Solutions, Johnson Matthey plc and Lloyd’s of London. Immediately prior to joining the BBC, Chris was Group Treasurer at Capita PLC. He possesses an MCT qualification and a Bachelor’s degree in Government from the University of Essex.

  Be the first to comment | September 2011

• Bringing the pieces together

  Internal and external cashflow management – and the data associated with these two pieces of the cashflow puzzle – have proved difficult to bring together. But greater integration of the in-house bank and payments factory with liquidity management and planning solutions, are making it possible for companies to get a clearer picture of their group-wide liquidity.

  Be the first to comment | September 2011

• Reach out to the business – and don’t let it control you

  In recent years, many treasuries have managed to reduce their silos and implement best practice risk management policies, which now tend towards integrated, enterprise-wide solutions. But can treasurers keep control...

  Be the first to comment | August 2011

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