Finding Stability in an Unstable World An Interview with Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas While 2007 and 2008 saw a tidal wave rush through the financial markets, 2009 is proving to be the year in which every industry is affected by turbulence and uncertainty. We continue our series of executive features […]
Strength through Integration by Pierre Ferzstand, Global Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas On 12th May 2009, BNP Paribas completed the acquisition of Fortis Bank, becoming the number one bank in Europe for deposits and comprehensive European coverage. Following months of uncertainty and fragility in the banking market, BNP Paribas has remained resilient through the […]
A New Bank for a New Decade by Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas The acquisition of Fortis Bank by BNP Paribas is one of the most significant events in recent banking history, a positive outcome of the crisis, both for the bank and for our clients. The two banks brought distinct […]
Using Cash and Treasury to Improve Business Performance by Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas Improving business performance is of critical concern during tough economic times, and cash management and the treasury function have a crucial role to play. This article, based on a roundtable from the 2011 BNP Paribas Cash Management University […]
Adding Value to Cash Management by Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management at BNP Paribas “In this new world order and disorder, it is important to distinguish between the trend and the trendy. The former has real, long-term implications that affect the fundamentals of the way that we live and work; the latter may […]
Adding Value through Cash Management by Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas “In this new world order and disorder, it is important to distinguish between the trend and the trendy. The former has real, long-term implications that affect the fundamentals of the way that we live and work; the latter may be […]
An Optimistic View of the Year Ahead An Executive Interview with Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas What reasons do we have to be optimistic about 2015? We are definitely seeing a more positive outlook amongst our customers. Treasurers have taken considerable steps to rationalise their cash management structures and processes, optimise […]
A Committed and Solid Partner in Cash Management by Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas The Cash Management University, now in its eighth year, has become well established as the place to debate, explore and collaborate on best practices, trends and innovations in cash and treasury management. This year, the CMU explored […]
Despite huge advances in technology, treasurers are still grappling with fundamental issues in their everyday workflows. Buzzwords alone are not enough to solve challenges such as painful account opening processes or the growing risk of payments fraud. This is why BNP Paribas is co-creating with its corporate clients to leverage the latest treasury technologies to […]
Think co-creation is just a buzzword? Then it’s time to think again. As Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, Trade & Payments, BNP Paribas, explains, value-adding solutions are being implemented as a result of BNP Paribas’ interactive workshops with clients. Listen to this TreasuryCast episode to cut through the hype of co-creation and discover […]
BNP Paribas Pushes New Treasury Boundaries BEST BANK FOR CASH & LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT Europe BEST BANK FOR TRADE & FSCM Global Bank of the Year TREASURY4GOOD AWARDS Global Bank of the Year for Sustainable Finance With multiple awards under its belt from TMI’s 2020 season, BNP Paribas is clearly on a winning streak. Here’s a […]
Co-creation as a Source of Practical Innovation Treasurers are rightly wary of hype around innovation and new technologies, particularly ‘solutions looking for problems’. Co-creation between corporates and banks can help to avoid this pitfall by enabling treasurers to address real pain points with their banking partners. Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, Trade & […]
BNP Paribas scales new heights, winning seven TMI Awards in tandem with its clients As corporate branding goes, BNP Paribas’ trademark green could not be more appropriate – the bank is leading the pack in terms of its sustainability commitments and solutions, and is TMI’s 2021 Global Bank of the Year for ESG. Bank Awards […]
