Banking

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While my office door is always open to banks wanting to have a conversation about how they can support YFAI’s treasury operations, I believe bank relationships are changing. Yes, treasurers are searching for great products at reasonable prices, but they are also...

In a world that’s in flux, treasurers are under pressure. They and the companies they work for face change from many directions – whether it be economic, technological or demographic. Not only is the world facing a shift of economic power from West to East, with a...

One of today’s most important new developments is the shift towards open banking. What does open banking mean, and what could it mean for your treasury?

Digitalisation is thrusting all areas of the transaction banking industry into uncharted territory and to make the most of the arising opportunities, banks must strike a delicate balance between competition and collaboration.  As businesses adapt to..

Islamic Finance Attracts Both Islamic Law and Conventional Investors  By Nana Phiri and Ebrahim Moolla, Rand Merchant Bank    The Islamic finance sector is the largest component of the halal economy. The halal economy comprises industries that conduct...

Etihad Airways – Structured Financing Transactions with ADCB   by Adam Boukadida, Deputy Treasurer, Etihad Airways Etihad Airways has a proud tradition of innovation and excellence, which extends across its business. Treasury is no exception, as illustrated...

As banks and corporations complete their final preparations for this year’s Sibos event in Geneva, Helen Sanders, Editor talks to Tom Durkin, who manages digital channels on behalf of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, about some of the issues in which both SWIFT and...

Taking a Long-term View by Jan-Martin Nufer, Director of Treasury & Funding, Borealis We established our new funding and banking strategy in Borealis 2007, with the aim of creating a diverse and robust finance portfolio. This was the start of a journey on which we...

My Life in Finance An Interview with V S Parthasarathy, Chief Financial Officer, Group CIO & EVP-Group M&A, Member of the Group Executive Board, Mahindra Group How did you first get into finance, and what attracted you to the profession? My interest in finance...

A Pragmatic Approach to Post-Crisis Financing by Luis Montesinos, Director, Treasury & Tax, Campofrio Food Group Like many companies, Campofrio Food Group had to reinvent its treasury activities as a result of the global financial crisis. When the crisis struck,...

The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the corporate treasurer in terms of responsibilities and expectations. Before the crises the primary focus of the treasurer was to manage volatility and risk with regards to cash and liquidity, foreign exchange...

Financial Planning and Analysis: Challenges and Opportunities in an Unpredictable Environment by Jim Kaitz, CEO, Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) In this article, Jim Kaitz, CEO of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), comments on the Tesco...