Strengthening the Liquidity Ecosystem Robust and well-supported liquidity ecosystems keep the commercial world turning, whatever else is going on in society at large. But it’s the symbiotic relationship between bank and corporate that keeps those systems strong. Edwin Hartog, Head of GTB, Societe Generale, Netherlands, and Joost Bergen, Founder of liquidity management advisory and training […]
When you’re looking for ways to streamline operations and achieve growth in your business, you need time to focus on key decisions. That’s why Barclays’ platform provides quick, consistent support for your European banking – speeding up your day-to-day, so you can spend your time on the bigger picture.
The second episode in our Smart Treasury podcast series sees Maggie Li, Chairman at TCL Technology Group Finance Company, and Calvin Matundura, Treasurer at Safaricom, join TMI’s Eleanor Hill to give a detailed overview of their digital transformation journeys. With additional insight from Lisa Robins and Ricky Kaura, Standard Chartered, we find out how TCL and Safaricom have achieved notable improvements in areas of efficiency and security by embracing innovative technologies including AI, RPA and Machine Learning.
With the average global treasury team reportedly spending more than one day each week dealing with know your customer (KYC) requirements, compliance remains a significant pain point for treasurers worldwide. What progress is being made to help treasurers – and their banks to overcome this headache? Are regional approaches worthwhile or should we be holding […]
The outcome of the global financial crisis of 2008 – 2010 led regulators and central banks the world over to re-look at the way banks are regulated and governed. So what exactly has changed in the South African context? Basel III requirements The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision now imposes the following requirements: The Liquidity […]
Over the last 18 months, Cheniere’s treasury landscape has changed beyond recognition. As Brook Ballard, Treasury Manager, Cheniere Energy, Inc., David Andrada, Global Sector Head and Steven Smith, Regional Sector Head for Natural Resources & Utilities (NRU), HSBC Global Liquidity and Cash Management, explain, from decentralised beginnings, Cheniere now runs centralised, global treasury operations from […]
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 […]
The world over, treasurers are seeking improved visibility and control over their data. After all, data is the lifeblood that drives corporate treasury success. Martin Bellin, Founder and CEO, BELLIN, believes that having a tool capable of aggregating that data “has exponential utility”. Is he right, and more to the point, does it really exist? […]
In recent years, smartphone ubiquity and the rise of tablets have transformed consumer behaviour and fuelled the breathtaking rise of the mobile economy. But while much of the consumer world has already transitioned to mobile, the business community has lagged behind. When you consider the fact that mobile access to business apps such as corporate […]
Technologies such as artificial intelligence have the potential to make it easier for treasurers to gain visibility and control over their cash. But simply investing in these technologies is not enough to achieve working capital efficiencies – treasurers must deploy them in combination with human skills, while reviewing and upgrading existing processes. In many ways, […]
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 looking for strategic partners who will bring true innovation to the table. So, […]
Building a European treasury hub from scratch is no mean feat – especially when you are aiming to take efficiency gains to a whole new level. Here, Christian Fraisl, Head of Accounting, VAT & Treasury and Regional Compliance & Ethics Officer, Aspen Healthcare, and Bhairav Mehta, Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas, South Africa, explain […]
At its core, SWIFT gpi is all about speed, efficiency and transparency – but its success rests on support and collaboration too. Early adopters are shaping the way forward for this fundamental change to cross-border payments and co-creation is now the order of the day, as banks and corporates team up to help build a […]
Liquidity management is undergoing a period of major change. Liquidity is (re)circulating more quickly, major opportunities are emerging in ‘big data’ analysis and the global economy looks set to push liquidity levels higher. Nick Powell, Global Head of Commercialisation and Ray Suvrodeep, Global Head of Deposit and Investments Product Management, Global Liquidity and Cash Management […]
As treasury capabilities continue to mature in 2018, regularly re-evaluating corporate strategies and counterparties will be imperative. Only by capitalising on increasingly sophisticated developments such as instant payment systems, data analytic tools and by working with the right partners to support growth, can the new era of corporate treasury in Africa truly take shape. Geoffrey […]
