The U.S. Government Shutdown: What It Means for Corporate Treasury? With Real-Life Examples
From Treasury Masterminds When Washington grinds to a halt, the consequences ripple far beyond politics. For treasurers, a U.S. government shutdown touches the very systems that keep cash flowing — from federal payments to short-term funding markets. Cash flow jitters and market liquidity Each day the government stays closed, agencies delay payments to suppliers and…
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Driving Blind: Managing Finances Through the Rear-View Mirror
This article is written by HedgeFlows Picture this: You’re driving down a busy highway, but instead of looking ahead at the road, you’re making all your steering decisions based solely on what you can see in your rear-view mirror. Sounds terrifying, right? Yet this is exactly how most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage their business…
Ripple Acquires GTreasury: What It Means for Corporate Treasury
From Treasury Mastertminds When Ripple announced its $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, reactions across the treasury community ranged from curiosity to cautious optimism. For some, it marks a watershed moment — the convergence of digital-asset infrastructure and traditional treasury management. For others, it’s a long-term experiment whose practical impact will take years to unfold. Either…
Working capital in service of shareholder value
This article is written by Embat Creating sustainable value over time depends on efficient management of financial resources, with optimising working capital as a critical element. It acts as a financial health indicator, measuring the organisation’s stability while directly supporting shareholder returns. Far from being just another finance KPI, working capital reflects operational discipline across…
EuroFinance 2025: AI Takes the Stage, but Core Treasury Still Reigns
From Treasury Mastertminds This year’s EuroFinance conference was buzzing with energy — and Treasury Masterminds was there in full force as an official media partner, with nine board members attending sessions, moderating panels, and walking the floor. If one theme stood out above all, it was clear: AI has moved from curiosity to conversation —…
7 Tricks of the Trade to Enhance Your Cash Reconciliation Process
This article is written by Treasury4 Treasury professionals know that cash reconciliation is an essential part of cash flow management for any organization. It shows the company’s cash position, identifies errors or fraud, and allows management to make informed, strategic decisions based on the most up-to-date information. Unfortunately, the cash reconciliation process comes with several common…
AI in Treasury: Real Use Case for Faster Close & Better Forecasting
This article is written by our partner, Nilus Treasury teams are under pressure like never before. Disconnected systems. Manual month‑end crunches. Limited visibility. Cash that could be put to work, sitting idle. At Techsommet’s Reimagining Treasury Management Summit 2025, we explored what happens when AI stops being a buzzword and starts being part of your…
How treasury teams master multi-bank connectivity
This article is written by Nomentia What is multi-bank connectivity? Multi-bank connectivity allows treasury teams to manage cash positions and payments across several banks and ERPs from one central platform. Instead of logging into multiple portals and reconciling spreadsheets, treasurers gain real-time visibility, standardized workflows, and stronger controls. This reduces risk, prevents errors, and ensures…
Verification of Payee Is Live — But What Really Changed? With real life examples.
From Treasury Masterminds After years of regulatory buildup, Verification of Payee (VoP) officially went live across Europe on October 9th, 2025. For some, this marks a major step forward in fraud prevention and payment integrity. For others, it feels like business as usual — with little visible change.As often happens in treasury, the truth lies…