Cash Conversion Cycle Calculator: Helping Businesses Unlock Trapped Working Capital and Make Trade Cheaper, Faster and Simpler
This article is written by ETR Digital For many businesses, a significant proportion of their working capital is tied up in inefficient or outdated trade processes. And in today’s world, the need to be agile and resilient in pursuit of improved financial performance is essential. The Cash Conversion Cycle Calculator (Calculator) helps businesses identify trapped…
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International Payment Fraud Is Rising — A Wake-Up Call for Corporate Treasurers
A recent Guardian article (link) reveals a troubling new pattern: while domestic fraud in the UK is starting to decline thanks to regulatory changes and reimbursement frameworks, international payment fraud is climbing fast — especially via Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams. According to UK Finance, losses from international APP fraud nearly doubled last year. For…
Familiar Treasury Stories -“I thought we had the cash.”
This article is written by Palm These six words can send a chill down any treasurer’s spine. Despite meticulous planning, even the most experienced treasury professionals face unexpected cash flow surprises that threaten to derail operations. This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet—it’s about ensuring your company meets its financial obligations while maintaining strategic…
Understanding collateral: A guide to secured FTFs
This article is a contribution from our content partner, TreasurySpring The repo market: The foundation for secured FTFs The $10 trillion+ repo market is a critical source of short-term funding for banks, allowing them to access liquidity while providing security to lenders. Historically, access to secured funding through the repo market has been limited to…
Why Successful Treasurers Integrate FX Risk and Cash Management
This article is written by Kantox As treasurers watch global equity, credit, and FX markets wobble on each utterance from U.S. President Donald Trump, they quietly prioritise cash and liquidity management tasks. Meanwhile, recurrent episodes of financial volatility are putting the spotlight on the multifaceted interactions between FX and capital markets. Whether FX liquidity falls…
Open Banking: A Missed Opportunity for Corporate Treasurers in the UK and EU?
By Treasury Masterminds Open banking, heralded as a transformative force in financial services, has yet to deliver its full potential, particularly for corporate treasurers in the UK and EU. While the concept promises enhanced data sharing, streamlined financial processes, and improved efficiency, the reality has been marred by slow adoption, regulatory challenges, and technical complexities….