Treasury Function

TMI talks to Christof Nelischer, about the importance of succession planning in treasury. TMI: You are an advocate of succession planning in treasury. Can you explain your rationale? CN: I firmly believe that, in general, every organisation should aim to draw on and...

“The world has changed” is a statement that will only surprise you if you have been oblivious to events in the last 100 years. A whistle-stop tour of development milestones shows that despite the proclamations of a...

In recent years, the role of the corporate treasury has been steadily evolving and transforming. Over the past decade, since the global financial crisis of 2008, the pace of this evolution has increased dramatically, and in the past few years, the strategic importance...

A recent roundtable discussion hosted by TMI saw five industry experts debate the best way to move the needle on diversity and inclusion in treasury. The freewheeling conversation looked at everything from new tactics for ensuring suppliers – including banks – meet...

To support annual growth of more than 20%, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) needed a treasury function that was automated, efficient, and future-proofed. Here, Rohit Kumar Gupta, CFO, ZEE and Rupa Balsekar, Managing Director & Head Transaction Banking, BNP...

Take risks when young, keep studying and stay abreast of technology – this is key advice Nicolas Tusseau gives to anyone looking to develop their career in treasury. And he quotes Richard Branson, who famously said: “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity...

Karen Van den Driessche is looking for drivers on the bus, not passengers when she is recruiting for her team. The right attitude, common sense and attention to detail are also high on her priority list. “Commit yourself,” she advises, “and you will soon see that...

José-Carlos is Vice President of the Asociación Española de Financieros y Tesoreros de Empresa (ASSET) and Member of the Board of the European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT) and of IGTA, the International Group of Treasury Associations. Together these...

It’s not just technical abilities Barbara Shortall looks for when recruiting for her team. Communication and relationship-building skills are high on her list, as well as the ability to “enjoy the complexities” of treasury. And if any of those complexities ever...

President, The Slovak Association of Finance and Treasury (Slovenská asociácia podnikových finančníkov – SAF) The Slovak Association of Finance and Treasury (SAF) was established in 1996 as the first CEE treasury association. The initial driver for...

When James Kelly is recruiting for his team, he looks for people who can “defend against risk, control the agenda and pounce on opportunities.” And his top tip for new finance professionals is to capitalise on their fresh perspective. “Be demanding,” he...

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...