Articles tagged with:
counterparty risk

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  SWIFT for Corporates

  After a slow start, SWIFT for Corporates is finally gaining ground. In this article Treasury Today examines the evolution of SWIFT for Corporates and its core components.

  Be the first to comment | March 2012

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  Regulatory pressure: the never-ending storm

  Having been debated since the financial crisis hit in 2008, last year saw the first major pieces of post-crisis regulation come online across the financial world. The breadth and depth of the regulation is staggering, but there may be a (small) silver lining to the cloud for corporates and banks.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• Cash and trade: a common sense convergence

  The convergence of cash and trade is a topic that banks have been promoting over the past 18 months, prompting the accusation that it is simply a marriage of convenience. However, with the treasury function working closer than ever before with departments such as sales and procurement, comprehensive bank solutions can offer real value.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• Business or pleasure? Foreign investment opportunities in Mexico

  The second largest economy in Latin America, and home to some of the world’s leading companies, Mexico is recovering from a brief but very deep recession.  The escalation of conflict between government and drug cartels in the Latin American country that hit the headlines recently may deter the average tourist but we ask:  is Mexico still a good place for business?

  Be the first to comment | November 2011

• Ahead of the curve

  Simon Morley

  Group Treasurer

  Richard Williamson

  Treasury Manager

  

  Simon trained at PriceWaterhouse in Australia before joining Taylor Nelson Sofres (now part of WPP) in 1994. He was responsible for business development appraisals and M&A. He was later appointed Senior Treasury Manager. In 2005, he was appointed Assistant Treasurer at Land Securities, a real estate investment trust. In 2010, he joined the BSkyB treasury as Deputy Group Treasurer and in 2011 was promoted to Group Treasurer. He is a Chartered Accountant and Associate Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.

  Richard began his career as an accountant at BAE Systems, the defence and aerospace contractor. In 2006, he moved on to the group treasury, where he spent four successful years. He joined BSkyB as Treasury Manager in 2010. He is an Associate Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers (AMCT) and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA). He studied Classics at Jesus College, Cambridge.

  Be the first to comment | November 2011

• Why treasurers need a ‘Plan B’

  Recent market instability has ensured that those managing money – whether directly or as a third party – are active in earning their salaries, as they sweat over the correct decisions to make for the funds of a corporate. Following the downgrade of two of France’s large banks, is the pressure for active cash and investment management only set to increase?

  Be the first to comment | September 2011

• Treasury in a tornado

  Recent global natural disasters, not to mention the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks have highlighted the importance for corporate treasury departments to review their existing policies and processes for disaster recovery (DR) purposes. Regardless of the extent of the unexpected event, having a reliable, well maintained business continuity plan in place will minimise breakdown in operations, as may SaaS.

  Be the first to comment | September 2011

• Conflict of interest destroys ratings’ value

  “The management and board of Moody’s are squarely responsible for the poor quality of previous Moody’s opinions that ushered in the financial crisis” – so says a former senior analyst at the agency, William J. Harrington…

  1 Comment | August 2011

• Winner – Outstanding Insourcing/Outsourcing 2011

  Microsoft

  Rebecca Chen, Senior Treasury Analyst

  Debdatta Banerjee, Treasury Manager, Investment Operations

  Jayna Bundy, Senior Treasury Manager, US Treasury, Capital Management

  Under the turbulent economic environment since 2008, derivative market participants have put collateral management under a microscope to determine how they can better protect against counterparty risk through enhanced collateral management systems. Dodd Frank legislation is also adding a sense of urgency and need for clear crisp processes.

  Be the first to comment | July 2011

• Supply chain finance: a corporate saviour?

  Small suppliers in crisis hit economies and liquidity-rich large buyers are coming together like never before. Innovative and careful use of...

  1 Comment | July 2011

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