Treasury Contrarian View: ESG in Treasury—A Passing Trend or the Future?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have been a growing focus in corporate finance, but is ESG in treasury truly transformative, or just another temporary compliance-driven trend? Many organizations are embedding ESG into their financial strategies, while others remain skeptical about its long-term value. So, is ESG in treasury here to stay, or is it…
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Are My Business’s FX Rates and Margins Fair?
This article is a contribution from our content partner, Just “Are my FX rates and margins fair?” As a corporate treasurer, this is an important question to ask. But due to a lack of transparency around market data, obscure bank jargon, and opaque trading processes, it’s not an easy question to answer. Without access to…
AI in Treasury: Artificial Intelligence or Augmented Intelligence?
Written by Patrick Kunz Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword across industries, and treasury management is no exception. However, there’s an important distinction to be made when discussing AI in the context of treasury: Is it truly Artificial Intelligence, or is it more about Augmented Intelligence? AI Will Not Replace You – It Will…
Patrick Kunz
How to Automate ‘Cash Pooling’
This article is written by Embat Cash pooling is a highly beneficial tool for companies within their cash management practices. However, it often becomes a significant challenge for treasury departments due to its complex implementation, especially when done manually, which requires considerable human intervention. Fortunately, modern technology provides effective solutions to automate cash pooling, making its…
4 Ways To Battle Selective Hedging For Strong Corporate Governance
This article is written by Kantox Are narcissistic managers steering your company’s financial ship into treacherous waters? In this article, we delve into the nuanced relationship between corporate governance, narcissistic managers, and the perilous practice of selective hedging. You will learn four key strategies that will help you improve your corporate governance and avoid engaging…
Treasury Contrarian View: Do We Really Need Treasury Centers in Every Region?
For decades, multinational corporations have established regional treasury centers to manage cash, liquidity, and risk closer to their operations. But with advances in automation, AI, and real-time banking connectivity, is the traditional regional treasury center model still necessary, or is it time for companies to rethink their treasury structures? The Case for Regional Treasury Centers…
Trade Digitalization: How to Start?
This article is a contribution from our content partner, PrimeTrade There’s a growing and visible push to get trade digitalized – and trade documents digitized. See more here. Read this short post to understand the “what” and the “who” of trade digitalization – and then crucially, “how” you might start the journey yourself. Below the body…
Understanding Bank Treasury: Managing Liquidity, Risk, and Regulatory Compliance
Written by Renea Mahadeo Introduction Bank treasury is fundamentally different from corporate treasury in its objectives and operational complexities. While corporate treasury focuses on ensuring liquidity for business operations, bank treasury is responsible for managing the financial institution’s balance sheet, optimizing liquidity, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Banks operate within a highly regulated environment where capital…
What is Currency Risk?
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Bound Currency risk, or exchange rate risk, refers to the exposure faced by investors or companies that operate across different countries, in regard to unpredictable gains or losses due to changes in the value of one currency in relation to another currency ~CFI definition….