The pandemic exerted a variety of pressure on corporate cash forecasting processes. Some firms required a complete forecasting overhaul to cope, while others that were less affected could fine tune their operations.

The top four European banks saw a surge in corporate deposits while at the same time experiencing a drop in outstanding loans for two straight quarters.

Food retailers and software companies may have fared better than others during the Covid-19 crisis – but firms like Walmart and Citrix have still faced plenty of challenges, from securing liquidity to forecasting future cash flows.