Treasury Contrarian View: Should Treasury Own ESG Data and Reporting?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is becoming a critical expectation for companies worldwide. Regulators, investors, and stakeholders increasingly demand transparency. But here’s the contrarian question: Should treasury—not sustainability or finance—own ESG data and reporting? The Case for Treasury Ownership The Case Against Treasury Ownership A Collaborative Model Perhaps the best approach isn’t treasury owning…
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Hedging or Gambling: A 300-Year-Old Lesson for Modern FX Markets
This article is written by HedgeFlows “I’m not gambling, I’m hedging!” How many times have you heard this in the world of Foreign exchange? The confusion between hedging and speculation isn’t new—it nearly destroyed the insurance industry in the 1700s. The Modern Confusion Walk into any corporate treasury department today and you’ll likely hear heated…
Why Treasury Tech Projects Fail – and How to Turn Them Around
written by Lorena Pérez Sandroni, Treasury Masterminds board member Treasury technology projects often fail due to not starting with a structured approach from the beginning—one that prioritizes collaboration, thorough assessment, and most importantly, adaptability throughout the implementation process. Key Factors Behind Failure Real-World Examples of Failure A company invested in a best-in-class TMS to improve…
Gut feelings vs. FX tech: does your hedging strategy need an upgrade?
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Bound Cognitive biases are sneaky. They mess with your decision-making – without you even realising it. Whether it’s deciding what to have for lunch or how best to manage your FX risk, your brain is constantly taking shortcuts, often based on past experiences. Yes,…
Counterparty Management: Automating Payments and Collections
This article is written by Embat Automating payments and collections has become an essential requirement for any company aiming to optimise its financial management. Regardless of the structure of the finance team or the industry sector, automating these processes helps reduce operational risks, accelerate liquidity availability, and free up resources that can be redirected to…
Treasury Contrarian View: Forecasting Accuracy Is Overrated
Cash forecasting is often described as the holy grail of treasury. Countless hours are spent fine-tuning spreadsheets, implementing new tools, and chasing the elusive “perfect forecast.” But here’s the contrarian view: forecast accuracy is overrated. What matters more is flexibility, adaptability, and decision-making agility. Why Forecast Accuracy May Be Overrated What Matters More Than Accuracy…