APIs vs. Open Banking: What’s the Difference?
This article is written by Palm APIs and OpenBanking are two commonly used terms in today’s treasury world; however, a stark number of professionals do not fully understand what they are and how they can harness their firepower effectively. This blog post aims to clarify what these tools are, how they function, and the potential…
Franklin
The transition from CFO to CVO
The role of the CFO is evolving towards becoming a Chief Value Officer (CVO), emphasizing value creation alongside traditional financial responsibilities. This transformation involves strategic decision-making, fostering innovation, and managing sustainability. CFOs must acquire new skills in communication, technology, and data analysis to remain effective leaders in dynamic business environments.
Montenegro and Albania Join SEPA: A Major Step Forward for Payments in Europe
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), a framework enabling seamless euro transactions across member countries, has expanded its geographical scope to include Montenegro and Albania. Announced on November 21, 2024, this significant milestone paves the way for these nations to officially join SEPA’s payment schemes in April 2025. This inclusion marks progress in aligning their…
How Freightos moves faster on decisions with real-time cash data and insights
This article is written by Nilus About Freightos The $500 billion global freight market that transports nearly everything we eat, wear, and use around the world remains almost completely offline. Which means that our everyday products cost more than they should. Freightos® (NASDAQ: CRGO) makes international shipments faster, more cost-effective, and reliable, expanding global trade…
ESG Day: Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainability at CTA Continental
At CTA Continental, we understand the critical role our farmers play in our supply chain and the importance of fostering strong relationships with our key partners. With this in mind, we hosted an “ESG Day” on November 13, 2024, bringing together our banking partners to showcase the intensive efforts we’ve dedicated to empowering farmers and…
Leveraging Emotional Intelligence in Treasury: A Change Management Tool
In today’s world, Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills often seem undervalued, especially as we observe leaders as people exhibiting narcissistic and populist behaviors. Empathy appears diminished amid ongoing global conflicts lacking resolution. Even in business, where pragmatism and long-term focus are paramount, the lines between politics and corporate interests blur, challenging the role of EI. Despite…
Alexander Ilkun @ clearBox.lv
Beyond the Basics: Why Modern CFO Offices Need More Than a Regular TMS
This article is written by Treasury4 The role of the chief financial officer (CFO) has evolved dramatically in recent years. While the CFO’s primary responsibilities still include accounting, financial planning, forecasting, and compliance, these duties look different than they did just a few years ago—thanks to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Now, CFOs must be able to…
Treasury for Non-Treasurers: Sophistication in Solvency Management (Part II-Strategic Function)
Welcome back. In the first part of this article, we explored solvency management within operational treasuries. As a quick reminder, solvency management—keeping an organisation solvent for as long as possible—is a treasury’s primary duty. In this second part, we’ll focus on strategic solvency management, the level most valuable and of interest to non-treasurers. To stay…
Nicholas
Crafting a Compelling LinkedIn Profile
Your professional brand matters, and the pillar of that brand is your LinkedIn profile. Type your name into any search engine and the first result will be your LinkedIn profile. and your professional success. This blog shares 10 dimensions that define the impact, or lack thereof, that your LinkedIn profile plays in communicating your value…
Ernie Humphrey