The 12 Myths of Treasury: Debunking Misconceptions and Raising Awareness
Treasury remains one of the most misunderstood yet essential functions in any business. From ensuring liquidity to managing financial risks, treasurers play a pivotal role in navigating companies through uncertain waters. However, over the years, I’ve encountered several myths and misconceptions about treasury—ideas that limit its perceived value or oversimplify its complexity. Let’s explore The…
MariannaPolykrati
Understanding Trade Receivables Securitisation
This article is a contribution of our partner, Demica Trade receivables securitisation (TRS) is a resilient funding option that has much to offer corporate sellers and investors – so what is TRS, what are the benefits, and which challenges do corporates need to address when implementing a programme? The rise of trade receivables securitisation Bridging…
Franklin
Treasury Leadership: Balancing Hard Skills and Soft Skills
In today’s fast-paced and complex work environment, it’s crucial to strike a balance between hard skills and soft skills. The role of treasury within organizations is becoming increasingly strategic, driven by global economic volatility, advancements in technology, regulatory changes, and the need for enhanced risk management. Developing soft skills, on the other hand, relates to…
Lsandroni
Treasury Masterminds; Year 1. Reflections on our Inaugural Year
A simple idea—that’s how it all started. Treasurers love networking, and I love networking. Great things happen at conferences: we share ideas, projects, tips, and tricks. We have fun! We also get to know each other because treasury is a relatively small community. But, yes, there was a “but.” We only met 2–4 times a…
The Keys to Managing Cash Across Multiple Banks
This article is written by our content partner, Nilus Following the SVB and Credit Suisse fallouts, the risk of keeping your cash in one bank has risen to the forefront. Companies, both small and large, have shifted to multiple banks in order to keep their cash safer. Unfortunately, managing cash across multiple banks is a…
Feedback Loops: How to Measure and Sustain Change in Treasury Operations
Treasury is a function focused on managing cash and financial risks that a company faces. How would a perfect Treasury look? It’s one that allows the organisation to operate in a risk environment aligned with its risk appetite while doing so with finesse and ease in an efficient manner. Are there many perfect Treasury teams…