Risk Redrawn – How Treasurers Are Rewriting the Rules in a Shifting World
What is keeping treasurers up at night right now? It’s a question that might once have had a straightforward answer – interest rates, currency swings, or cash flow visibility. But as geopolitical uncertainty collides with economic recalibration, trade realignment, and digital disruption, there’s no single thread to pull.
Pioneering the First INR Export Transaction for Reduced FX Risk and Increased Trade Flows Between Bangladesh and India
Case study: Walton Hi-Tech Industries When regulators in Bangladesh approved Indian rupee (INR) trade transactions, electronics manufacturer Walton Hi-Tech Industries (Walton) became the first to benefit from the exchange-rate gains. With Standard Chartered facilitating the country’s first-ever INR trade, Walton and its fellow exporters can now enjoy smoother, less volatile trade with Indian buyers. By […]
AI in Treasury: A Smarter Way to Forecast, Not a Magic Fix
AI enhances treasury forecasting by reducing errors and saving time, but it’s the expertise of treasury teams that turns data into actionable insights. Learn how to leverage AI for smarter FX strategies. AI is often celebrated as a transformative technology, but it’s no replacement for critical thinking. For treasurers, AI’s real value lies in its […]
How Private Equity Firms Incur and Manage FX Costs
Many private equity firms find themselves exposed to currency movements in their day-to-day operations yet give FX risk management very little consideration, says Joe McKenna, Global Head of Institutional Solutions, MillTechFX. Here he lays out the ways in which such businesses might incur FX risk – and how they can mitigate this. As private equity […]
Into the Eye of the Tiger: Rotork Transforms it’s Asian Treasury Operations
TMI’s Ben Poole sits down with William Potts and Nick Batty to uncover how Rotork, a global leader in flow control and instrumentation solutions, reshaped its treasury operations across APAC. This candid discussion explores the drivers behind the company’s transformation, from streamlining payments and collections with a global e-banking solution to enhancing FX management and […]
Understanding Carry Trades and How They Can Be Used: A Guide for CFOs and Treasurers
Understanding the intricacies of various financial strategies is paramount for CFOs and treasurers. One such strategy is the carry trade, a concept that can significantly impact corporate finances and investment portfolios. Why carry trades matter today Interest rate differentials have been relatively subdued since mid-2023 following a period of significant tightening by central banks globally. […]
Strengthening FX Risk Management Through Clarity and Vision
Many global organisations lack confidence in the accuracy of their FX exposures. Whether they struggle to gather reliable FX forecasts needed to assess the risk or fail to account for the impact of currency fluctuations, visibility gaps impact financial statements and ultimately profitability. Looking under the hood, there are often disconnects among people, teams, processes, […]
