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Treasury Contrarian View: Real-Time Payments — Do We Really Need Them in Treasury?

Treasury Contrarian View: Real-Time Payments — Do We Really Need Them in Treasury?

Real-time payments (RTP) are being touted as the future of finance. Fintechs are building around them. Banks are promoting them. Regulators are encouraging them. But here’s the question treasury professionals need to ask: Are real-time payments really necessary—or even useful—for treasury operations, or are we chasing a trend that solves problems we don’t have? The…

The Role of Treasury: From Operational to Strategic Leadership

The Role of Treasury: From Operational to Strategic Leadership

The role of treasury has transformed dramatically. Treasurers have emerged as strategic leaders, pivotal in steering the strategic direction of their organizations. In this article, I’d like to touch base on a few of the critical aspects of strategic treasury leadership and stakeholder management, offering a few insights into how treasurers can cope with their expanded…