Articles tagged with:
relationships

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  GTS EMEA Head Carole Berndt leaves BofA Merrill for RBS

  Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s GTS EMEA Head, Carole Berndt, is to head up GTS for the Royal Bank of Scotland globally.

  Be the first to comment | June 2013

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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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  Making the grade

  Achieving an investment grade credit rating for a mid-cap corporate is not an easy option but if the process is executed with sufficient due diligence, with a little luck the debt capital markets can deliver some surprisingly satisfying results. This is the tale of one UK-based company that has been through the process and come out the other side in far better shape.

  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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  For better or worse

  Open communication and an agreed level of honesty are crucial to a harmonious relationship. Many corporates and banks are sitting down for heart-to-heart discussions around what they need to get out of the partnership in order to take it to the next level of mutual benefit.

  Be the first to comment | February 2013

• Selecting a banking partner to operate in Asia

  Tapping our collective knowledge to get better information

  When selecting a banking partner to operate in Asia, what are the most important questions a corporate treasurer should be asking?

  Be the first to comment | January 2013

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  Tongue-tied: overcoming the language barrier

  Global technology and connectivity advancements have made the planet a much smaller place – yet, in many respects, regions remain worlds apart. As global power shifts eastward and M&A opportunities increase, employers need staff with cross-cultural competency to ensure future business growth.

  Be the first to comment | January 2013

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  Crossing the cultural divide: just lip service?

  Against a backdrop of low interest rates and stagnant economic growth, multinational corporations (MNCs) in Europe and the US have increasingly been focusing on expanding their businesses in the more active emerging markets. But while expansion both into and out of Asia looks attractive, companies operating in the region and beyond must contend with a number of different challenges, not least that of language.

  Be the first to comment | November 2012

• Selecting a cash management bank

  This month's question

  We are in the process of selecting a cash management bank and I would like to know which particular criteria one should focus upon most and the reasons why? I have the following criteria:

  • Financial strength.

  • Long-term relationship.

  • Provision of credit facilities.

  • Geographic presence.

  • Breadth of treasury management capabilities.

  • Quality of technology/internet services.

  • Credit ratings.

  • eBAM capabilities?

  Be the first to comment | October 2012

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  How does your bank view you?

  Banks play an important role in the life of a corporate treasury, so wouldn’t it be good to hear how they view the relationship? Here’s what four leading bankers and a specialist treasury consultant have to say: from their take on multi-bank solutions to realising that corporates are no longer tethered to specific institutions.

  Be the first to comment | September 2012