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 […]
M&A Made Easy: How to Mitigate Treasury Risks
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) present a broad range of opportunities for corporates’ growth and expansion, but they also carry risks that can undermine the success of even the most well-planned transactions. The treasury function is critical in ensuring that these risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and mitigated to preserve financial stability and maximise value creation. […]
Deploying AI in the Fight against Financial Crime
AI is turning into an essential tool to combat illegal financial activities. However, with great technological power comes greater responsibility. With deepening global connectivity, financial crimes have grown bigger and more complex by the year, amounting to more than US$5.8tr annually — or almost 7% of global GDP. FIs are on the frontlines of the […]
Navigating the Liquidity Tightrope
In partnership with Northern Trust Asset Management This video is a recording of a live event that took place on 19 November 2024. Join TMI and Northern Trust Asset Management as we discuss how treasurers are balancing risk and return in short-term investments. We will explore the key findings from our Global Corporate Treasurer Investment […]
AI: An Opportunity for Treasurers in Search of Performance
Macro-economic environment and higher interest rates have stressed the importance of liquidity and how to precisely forecast cash requirements for corporates with the ambition to maximise return. As a consequence, artificial intelligence will certainly play a pivotal role in the monitoring of liquidity, working capital needs and investment by taking advantage of the management of […]
Cross-border Payments
Supporting the Treasurers’ Juggling Act Treasurers know what they want for their cross-border payments: seamless interoperability and liquidity management. This, however, is becoming harder to achieve amid geopolitical uncertainty and proliferating sanctions and compliance obligations. Add to that real-time operations, ISO 20022 standardisation and instant cross-border payments, it is easy to see how expert guidance […]
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. […]
How Connected Cash Can Help Stop Grey Rhinos in Their Tracks
If cash is the lifeblood of a business, then treasury sits at its heart – and the treasurer is the one with their finger on the pulse. But today’s treasury leaders have myriad challenges to contend with and must upskill their teams and upgrade their technology in order to keep the corporate entity’s ‘blood’ flowing […]
How CFOs Can Mitigate Risk Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
If there is any certainty, it is uncertainty. And uncertainty is seemingly the theme for 2024 thus far. With the sad collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbour on March 26, supply chain disruptions are once again in the news alongside continued discussion as to whether inflation is under control and if […]