Automating Transactional FX: Unlocking Efficiencies and Growth Opportunities
Prior to the coronavirus crisis, few corporates had thoroughly reviewed the way they processed their foreign currency payments. But with remote working and rapid digitisation, treasurers are starting to explore the benefits of automating their transactional foreign exchange (FX) workflows. Sat Khuntia, Head of FX Sales, Barclays Corporate, and Daniela Eder, Head of Payments & […]
The Future of Cash Management
These are interesting times for cash management. Traditional business models, for clients and their partner banks, are evolving, with digitalisation a core driver. This is occurring at a time when macroeconomic factors, including the effects of the continuously evolving COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the systemic low and even negative rate environment are putting a […]
The Power of ONE: Building Treasury’s Digital North Star
Created from a triple merger, Ocean Network Express (ONE) had just nine months to digitise, streamline and automate treasury processes. Here, Toshiaki Ichida, General Manager, Treasury, ONE, is joined by Ziad Kabbara, Global Sector Head, Transportation, Aviation and Logistics, and Clarice Kwa, Vice President, Transportation, Aviation and Logistics, Global Liquidity and Cash Management, HSBC, to […]
Houston, We Have a Solution: Cheniere Flips the Treasury Script
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 […]
Banking Structure Redesign: An Opportunity for Cash Optimisation, Securitisation and Savings
A treasury manager is key to the growth and financial success of a business. It is their responsibility to build a banking structure that enables the business to operate with a minimum of idle cash, to aggregate its liquid funds around the globe, to take the opportunity to automate treasury functions, to secure payments processes and […]
Hitting the Bullseye – Centralising Global Liquidity at FAAC Group
Specialising in providing pedestrian and vehicle access automation systems, FAAC Group has operations and customers all over the world. As a result of this global footprint and legacy banking arrangements, the group’s cash management landscape was fragmented. Here, Francesca Benassi and Ezechiele Galloni, FAAC Group’s Treasurer and CFO and Laura Milani, Liquidity Management Marketing Director, […]
Shake Your Market Maker: Digital Disruption in the African FX Landscape
Africa’s foreign exchange (FX) market may be fragmented, but it is also unencumbered by legacy trading infrastructure. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that the continent has become a hive of fintech activity and digital FX innovation. Tim Hutchinson, Head of Digital for Financial Markets, Standard Bank, explains the latest developments in this space and […]
Zalando: From Startup to Grown-Up
Could you tell us a little more about the company and, in particular, your treasury function? Zalando is Europe’s leading online fashion platform for women, men and children with presence in 15 European markets. We provide our customers with a convenient one-stop shopping experience, offering an extensive selection of fashion items including shoes, apparel, and […]