In many ways, Covid-19 has been the ultimate test for treasury teams and their technology. With the spotlight firmly on treasury management systems (TMSs), treasurers are asking whether they have the best tech for the job – in a remote-working environment where instant access to ‘decision-ready’ data is critical. Is there a better TMS out […]
As treasurers look to improve their departments’ resilience to help withstand future crises, in-house banks (IHBs) are back in the spotlight. TMI speaks to four industry experts to understand how IHBs can help restore profitability and reduce risks. We also examine trends such as in-house banking-as-a-Service (IHBaaS) and outline how IHB structures are evolving. Christof […]
Are negative interest rates really good for treasurers, and for the world economy in general? There are admittedly some benefits, but there are many more drawbacks. Perhaps a return to zero rates would bring the greatest overall benefit. A few years ago, the unthinkable happened: negative interest rates were introduced. Investors could no longer rely […]
What does the EMIR REFIT mean for treasurers and how can they benefit – while remaining compliant with all the requirements of the regulation? When the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) Regulatory Fitness and Performance (REFIT) was approved and adopted, treasurers thought it was excellent news and indeed it was. The major improvement was the […]
Where should the digital transformation of a treasury department begin? That’s the issue currently occupying many treasurers’ minds. How can we use robots as part of the treasury process in order to gain in terms of efficiency, resources and security? This article aims to set out a gradual and logical approach to retro-fitting and further […]
What would be the correct price (i.e., the arm’s length transaction) of a cash transaction under BEPS (Base Erosion Profit Shifting) Actions 8-10? That’s a key question which every treasurer of an international group needs to address. The right answer is far from easy to apply, but the guide currently being finalised for issue by […]
