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…
Franklin
When is the right time to connect ERPs and other systems?
This article is written by Cobase In an era where businesses are expanding globally and financial operations are becoming more complex, the integration of ERP systems with banking platforms is crucial. Many finance departments struggle with limited bank connectivity, delayed end-of-day statements, and manual processes that hinder efficiency and accuracy. This blog explores these challenges…
What’s Treasury’s impact on business performance? (Part 2: Strategic Treasuries)
Introduction Strategic Treasuries – entities that transform treasury into a core driver of business performance In the previous articles, we looked at basic and control-oriented treasuries, short- and medium-term-focus in maintaining solvency and managing financial risks. But what happens when a treasury goes beyond these operational levels? What if they transform into functions that not…
Nicholas
JPMorgan’s AI Chatbot: The Future of Financial Research and Its Impact on Employees
In a groundbreaking move, JPMorgan Chase has unveiled an in-house artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot designed to function as a research analyst. This innovative tool, part of the bank’s broader strategy to integrate cutting-edge technology into its operations, is poised to revolutionize the way financial research is conducted. The Role of the AI Chatbot: A Research…
Where Are Foreign Exchange Rates Headed?
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Bound Introduction You know, we talk to a lot of people about exchange rates. One question we get all the time is where rates are going to go. First thing I want to be clear about here is that Bound is not in the…
The Broken State of Correspondent Banking
Written By:Royston Da CostaMastermind Board Member “The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and not necessarily those of Ferguson.” Introduction Correspondent banking has long been the backbone of cross-border trade and global financial integration. However, having recently experienced what was an inefficient and complex system, I began to scrutinise the…