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In an ever-evolving financial landscape, resilience and adaptability have become cornerstones for companies striving to maintain stability and drive growth. For DEME, a global leader in the specialised fields of dredging, offshore energy, and environmental remediation, the challenges are uniquely complex. The company’s treasury team has been at the forefront of navigating these turbulent waters, focusing on innovative strategies to mitigate financial risks while enabling sustainable growth.

financial and treasury management solutions UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency has undergone a technological transformation to enhance its integrations for financial and treasury management systems. This approach aims to streamline treasury operations and using financial technologies for banking connectivity to improve global liquidity and currency management, together with increased efficiency of aid distribution to millions of refugees and forcibly displaced people worldwide. The integration of new systems and the adaptation to UNHCR specific processes has been central to this change. UNHCR was honoured with the Technology Transformation Award for its exceptional advancements in treasury and financial technology, demonstrating its commitment to modernising integrations for treasury operations together with banking connectivity to reach the financial ecosystems worldwide.

The strategies employed by treasurers today are more crucial than ever, requiring an acute awareness of both the global financial landscape and the intricacies of regional markets. Latin America's economic environment, with its unique challenges and opportunities, demands a tailored approach to FX risk management. By leveraging strong banking relationships, staying adaptable to shifts in U.S. monetary policy, and exploring innovative financial instruments like cryptocurrency, companies can position themselves to navigate these complexities successfully. Companies like Roche Finanz AG and Holcim are not just adapting to these changes—they're driving them. By centralising operations, establishing in-house banks, and enhancing cross-border connectivity, these organisations are setting new standards in treasury management.

Amid U.S. economic resilience and Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, Latin American corporate treasuries manage FX risks through strategic hedging, local currency trading, and strong banking partnerships, while cautiously exploring the role of cryptocurrency.

Winners announced for the EuroFinance Treasury Excellence Awards 2024

Sustainable finance is transforming global markets with green bonds and ESG investing. The rise of these bonds emphasises the crucial role of treasury in managing and optimising sustainable investments.

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the corporate world has undergone significant transformations, with hybrid work models emerging as a prominent feature.