What’s Treasury impact on business performance? (Part 3: Tactical Treasuries)
Treasury for Non-Treasurers (3rd article, part 5) “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” This quote from Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina is apt for tactical treasuries. Personnel who have worked only in strategic and operational treasuries don’t know things could be different. They are “happy. ”Those in tactical treasuries,…
Nicholas
Maximizing Your ROI to Attending a Conference
Conference season is upon us and thousands of treasury professionals, along with those who serve the treasury profession, will be attending multi-day live events across the globe. The costs of attending a conference entail thousands of dollars in registration fees and travel expenses and the opportunity costs of being away from work and family. That…
Ernie Humphrey
5 Benefits of Treasury Centralisation
This article is written by Kantox In the dynamic landscape of global finance, companies are constantly seeking ways to optimise their operations and enhance financial control. One key strategy to achieve this objective is treasury centralisation. This approach involves consolidating treasury functions to streamline financial processes and achieve a multitude of benefits. In this blog post, we…
Franklin
Do You Have a Contingency Plan in Treasury?
In the fast-paced world of Treasury management, the unexpected can happen at any time. Whether it’s losing access to your banking portal, an office-wide internet outage, or a fire breaking out in your workplace, having a robust contingency plan is essential. Treasury operations are critical to an organization’s liquidity and financial stability, making it crucial…
Currency Markets: Hedgers, Capital Markets and Investors
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Bound One of my first lessons in hedging When I first started working in fintech, over a decade ago, I saw these videos on CME. I think the page might have changed a little in the past 10 years, but I think the videos…
The Realities of Strategic Treasuries – Managing Complexity and Stakeholder Impact
Introduction Building on our previous discussion, we now focus on the operational realities and stakeholder impacts of strategic treasuries. Note: This article dives into the complexities of organisational structures and their impact on strategy and performance. If these topics are new to you, consider revisiting this article later when you’ve covered other foundational concepts. However,…
Visa to acquire fraud detection company FeatureSpace?
Visa is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire the fraud-prevention company Featurespace, with the deal potentially reaching a value of $925 million, according to a report from Sky News on Saturday, August 24. While some sources suggest the deal could be worth significantly less, the exact figure remains uncertain. Featurespace, whose clients include major financial…
How payment hubs work in the Netherlands
This article is written by Nomentia Organizations of many sizes reach a point where payment technologies become inevitable. As organizations grow, the volume of payments rises, more bank accounts need to be opened (more e-banking tokens and manual payments), ERP systems start playing a more prominent role, and you’ll likely add new entities and users,…
Why Treasurers Should Be Influencers Inside Their Companies
In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, treasurers need to do more than manage cash flow, investments, and risk. They must step up as influencers within their organizations. Unlike the influencers you find on TikTok or Instagram, corporate treasurers need to wield influence across various departments—like Procurement, Sales, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)—to ensure the…