Handling Treasury Management in the Digital Era
This article is written by Embat In today’s digital age, treasury management has become more complex but, at the same time, more efficient. Companies no longer rely solely on cash and cheques for their routine financial transactions. There are now multiple payment options and digital tools available within this critical business process. For this reason,…
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Prepare for ISO 20022 Migration
This article is written by TIS Payments 2025 is a critical year for one of the most significant transformations within the financial landscape: the migration to ISO 20022, the new universal messaging standard for payments. It is estimated that by the end of this year, 80% of high-value payments will be ISO 20022-based, with Swift…
Treasury Contrarian View: Should Treasury Be a Profit Center?
Traditionally, treasury has been seen as a cost center—a function focused on managing liquidity, risk, and financial operations rather than generating revenue. But as treasury teams gain access to more sophisticated tools, data, and financial instruments, a provocative question arises: Should treasury operate like a profit center rather than a cost center? The Case for…
Can Data Processes Cope with a Surge in M&A?
This article is a contribution from our content partner, Kyriba There are good reasons to be confident about the prospects for mergers and acquisitions in 2025. The US regulatory climate is expected to loosen under a second Trump administration, corporates have pent-up cash reserves to spend, and interest rates are expected to remain at current…
Physical vs. Virtual Bank Accounts: What You Need to Know
Written by Renea Mahadeo Introduction Virtual accounts are transforming treasury operations, reducing complexity, and increasing efficiency. Did you know that implementing virtual accounts can reduce a company’s total number of bank accounts? Traditional corporate treasury teams often manage hundreds of physical bank accounts across multiple banks and regions, which leads to administrative burden, high costs,…
Future-proofing your Financial System: Ensuring Scalability and Adaptability
This article is written by Cobase The ability to adapt and grow is essential for any business. As your company evolves, your financial system must be capable of scaling with you—whether that means handling increased transaction volumes, integrating with new technologies, or expanding into new markets. However, not all systems are built with the future…
Why Excel Fails at Cash Flow Forecasting
This article is written by Nomentia Cash flow forecasting serves a foundational function in the financial planning of any business. It provides answers to questions like: “Do we have enough cash to meet our immediate and short-term obligations?” “How much cash do we need to set aside for upcoming tax payments?” and “What are our…
Embat Acquires Necto: Strengthening Its Leadership In Global Corporate Banking Connectivity Through APIs
Embat is a cloud-based treasury management solution that streamlines the management of receivables, payments, and forecasting, automating accounting and bank reconciliation, enabling real-time visibility of cash, liquidity, and debt while reducing operational workload by up to 75%. This acquisition extends Embat’s integration with leading financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Citi, Barclays, among others. Necto has…
Treasury Contrarian View: The Case Against In-House Banks
For years, in-house banks (IHBs) have been promoted as the gold standard for multinational corporations seeking centralized control over cash, payments, and liquidity. But in a world of real-time payments, virtual accounts, and advanced fintech solutions, do we still need in-house banks, or are they becoming an outdated legacy structure? The Traditional Arguments for In-House…