Tax considerations in light of Transfer Pricing when setting up Zero-Balance Cash Pool arrangements
International companies are taking advantage of group synergy by entering into cash pool arrangements to support a group strategy. This strategy usually includes improved cash management and interest yields on cash. Cash pool arrangements are rarely (or not at all) found between independent parties. Such arrangements may attract the attention of local tax authorities. This will…
A Guide to the Emergence of Instant Payments Globally & How to Navigate Them
This article is written by Treasury Intelligence Solutions In the ever-evolving world of financial transactions, the adoption of instant bank payments has become a catalyst for transformational change in both the corporate and consumer sectors. Today, this transition from traditional payment methods to real-time, 24/7 transactions is reshaping how businesses and individuals navigate the financial…
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ChatGPT for Treasury: The Good, the Bad, and the Scary
This article is written by Kyriba ChatGPT, the experimental chatbot dominating the headlines, has some interesting—and, in some cases, dangerous—implications for Treasury management. This blog discusses the good, the bad, and the scary about ChatGPT for Treasury. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) natural language processing tool created by the San Francisco-based…
Balancing Innovation with Fundamentals for Lasting Value
In the always-changing world of finance and treasury management, the landscape is constantly changing with new technologies and trends. As a treasurer, you’re inundated with terminology and buzzwords. Yet you may find yourself unsure of how to effectively leverage these tools to drive value for your organization. If you’ve ever felt this way, rest assured,…
Benjamin DefaysGuidelines for Transfer Pricing related interests & spreads applied in Zero Balancing Cash Pools – Part 2
Executive summary A Zero Balancing structure mirrors the core activity of a bank. Therefore, managing a Zero Balance Account (ZBA) structure requires a corporate treasury to operate an In-House Bank. This In-House Bank must apply Arms-Length interest to balances in its In-House Bank accounts as well as to InterCompany Lending and Depositing/Investing, both debit and…
Paul BuckGuidelines for Transfer Pricing related interests & spreads applied in Zero Balancing Cash Pools – Part 1
Executive summary A Zero Balancing structure mirrors the core activity of a bank. Therefore, managing a Zero Balance Account (ZBA) structure requires a corporate treasury to operate an In-House Bank. This In-House Bank must apply Arms-Length interest to balances in its In-House Bank accounts as well as to InterCompany Lending and Depositing/Investing, both debit and…