Supporting suppliers through the Covid-19 pandemic
30 March 2020The covid-19 pandemic has placed considerable strain on supply chains around the world. Supply chain...
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Corporates boosted cash returns in 2019 while interest rates fell
30 March 2020 Even before the Covid-19 crisis, short-term interest rates were falling. Using a combination of swap strategies and emerging market deposits, large US companies are keeping cash and bond returns above market rates.
How Covid-19 infected the corporate bond market
24 March 2020 There was over $12 trillion of corporate debt outstanding in three major currencies when the coronavirus spread worldwide. Aside from the personal burden on them and their teams, treasurers are now facing a significant financial threat.
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The Dangers of Carry for Corporate Treasurers
13 March 2020 Amid global market turmoil, carry trades are unraveling. A new book contains powerful insights for the treasury community.
Refining Russian liquidity
11 March 2020 Sandvik’s determination to centralise cash across its Russian operations led it to break new ground in multi-entity pooling.
Testing the limits of FX risk management
27 February 2020 Foreign exchange (FX) risk management is a key skill for any treasurer of a multinational corporate. Nowhere is this skill tested more than across the African continent.
Freeing trapped cash in Africa
27 February 2020 Restrictions in many African countries can make it difficult for treasurers to move cash to where it’s needed. But proactive treasurers can make considerable progress in freeing up trapped cash.
Tech giants boost cash holdings to record high
17 February 2020 Cash holdings at Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Facebook increased to a five-year high.
Wrestling with the future
11 February 2020 Scepticism around new providers and technologies persists among treasurers, who are wary of hype and demand practical use cases. While some corporates are discovering advantages by being early adopters, the skills profile of the treasury function must adapt to take full advantage.
Honeywell’s AI-free cash forecasting robots
4 February 2020 Eschewing the complexity of AI, Honeywell is using RPA to improve forecasting processes, maximise cash available for investment and save time for the senior treasury analyst.
Treasurers step up in M&A
29 January 2020 Acquisitions can sometimes take treasurers by surprise, but their role in ensuring the success of deals is more important than ever.
No time like the present
20 January 2020 The rise of real-time payments, and the arrival of new solutions enabled by PSD2 and Open Banking, are set to transform the payments landscape. But are treasurers embracing the opportunities?