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…
Benjamin Defays
Do You Have a Right to a Bank Account? Here’s How It Works for Individuals and Businesses
Opening a bank account is essential — whether you’re an individual managing day-to-day life or a business trying to operate and grow. But is it actually a legal right to get a bank account? And what happens if a bank says “no”? Let’s break it down — covering individuals and businesses and what the rules…
Franklin
Top Five KYC Data Points Your Bank Needs
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone No matter the bank or its region, when they are collecting KYC information, there are always specific pieces of data that they will want to see. And if you are prepared with this knowledge, then your response and its processing can be that…
Target balancing optimized with a cash management system
This article is written by Nomentia Making every cent count Idle cash is costly, and target balancing offers a powerful solution to keep funds active and optimized. It’s no surprise that global companies are investing in cash management systems to enhance target balancing and to make global cash management smoother and more effective. By automating…
5 Do’s and Don’ts When Hedging for the First Time
This article is written by HedgeFlows For finance executives, managing foreign exchange (FX) risk is critical to protecting your business from the unpredictability of currency movements. Yet, hedging—especially for the first time—comes with challenges. Successful hedging requires a well-thought-out strategy tailored to your company’s specific needs, risk tolerance, and exposure to currency fluctuations. While some…
The Evolution of Treasury: How Has the Role Changed in Recent Years?
The treasury function is rapidly transforming. Treasury Masterminds recently surveyed treasury professionals to uncover how their roles have evolved over the past five years. With over 100 respondents, the results highlight significant shifts in treasury priorities: Connecting the Dots: Identifying Broader Trends These findings complement last week’s poll, which highlighted financial strategy and forecasting as…
Cash Forecasting: Your Blueprint for Liquidity Performance
This article is a contribution from our content partner, Kyriba In today’s fast-paced financial environment, accurate cash forecasting serves as a blueprint for organizations aiming to maximize liquidity performance, reduce risk, and make strategic decisions with confidence. As financial teams navigate increasingly complex markets, political instabilities, and protectionist policies, predicting cash flows with precision is crucial…
10 Ways to Optimise Your Cash forecasting
This article is written by Embat In the business world, effective financial management is critical to the success and sustainability of any organisation. An essential part of this management is cash forecasting, a process that allows companies to forecast their future cash flows. In this article, we will explore 10 effective ways to optimise your cash forecasting,…
Treasury Contrarian View: Are Treasurers Too Conservative with Cash?
In uncertain times, treasurers often lean toward holding more cash as a buffer against risk. Liquidity is king, right? But here’s the contrarian view: Are treasurers holding too much cash and missing opportunities to drive value through smarter investments? Is conservative cash management a strength—or a missed opportunity? The Case for Holding Excess Cash The…