The Modern Treasurer: A Strategically Skilled Financial Leader
Treasury professionals must possess a diverse set of competencies. Treasury Masterminds recently conducted a poll among nearly 100 treasury professionals, exploring the question: “What do you think is the most important skill for a treasurer to have?” The findings offer valuable insights into the treasury function’s evolving demands and highlight the multifaceted nature of the…
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The Three Lines of Defense: Simple in Theory, Tougher in Practice
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone What’s the deal with the 3 lines of defense? When speaking to funds and other regulated companies, I almost always discuss the Three-Line Defense (LoD) model. The idea of the lines of defense was first formulated in 2011 by the Basel Committee in their report “Principles…
FX Hedging Is a Journey with a Destination
This article is written by HedgeFlows Navigating the complexities of foreign exchange (FX) markets and currency risks can feel daunting, especially for growing and mid-market businesses that trade internationally. Uncertainties in global markets can significantly impact financial stability, profit margins, and cash flows if left unaddressed. However, this uncertainty does not need to dictate your…
The U.S. Finally Catches Up to the Rest of the World on Payments
In a move that’s been a long time coming, the United States Treasury is finally getting rid of paper checks. On March 25, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order mandating that all federal payments and collections go digital by the end of September. While the rest of the world has been making payments electronically…
Cash Flow Hedging in Eruptive Currency Markets
This article is written by GPS Capital Markets This summer my family visited Yellowstone National Park. At Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District, near the north entrance of Yellowstone, I learned about the park’s history. This was the first national park ever established, with a vast coverage area (3,472 square miles or 8,992 kilometers), limited financial…
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When Treasury Chooses You: Insights from a Recent LinkedIn Poll
Careers can take unexpected turns, and for many Treasury professionals, the path into their field seems to have been anything but straightforward. A recent LinkedIn poll posed the question, “How did you get into Treasury?” and the results offer a glimpse into the varied ways professionals land in this critical area of corporate finance. Here’s…