Working Capital Foundations: Measurement of Efficiency
by CTM News Team
The Cash Conversion Cycle measures working capital efficiency by tracking how quickly cash moves through operations.
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Treasurers push banks for practical innovation - Weekly roundup: 2 June
by Ben Poole
CFOs urged to move AI beyond pilots; Corporates lift FX hedging as volatility bites; Project Agorá moves towards live testing.
Treasurers turn defensive as volatility becomes business as usual
by Ben Poole
New research shows the treasury community has become more accustomed to macro shocks, but is not complacent about them.
Working Capital Foundations: Measure of Capital Use in the CCC
by CTM News Team
The treasury definition of working capital measures cash tied up in the cash conversion cycle, targeting optimization rather than extremes.
Global growth slows as shocks spread - Weekly roundup: 26 May
by Ben Poole
Australian shares rise on US-Iran deal hopes; Flash PMIs show growth cooling as prices rise; Long bond yields climb as US rate cut bets fade.
Why treasury matters in M&A
by Ben Poole
Cash visibility, trapped liquidity, FX risk, funding plans and banking structures are a few of the areas where treasury is essential.
Finance pay rises slow as resource pressure builds - Weekly roundup: 19 May
by Ben Poole
US recession risk eases despite oil shock; Global factoring turnover tops €4 trillion; Glencore taps FIS for US$2.55bn receivables securitisation.
Supply chain stress reaches 2022 crisis levels
by Ben Poole
Supply chain strain has reached its highest level since pandemic-era disruption, as the Middle East conflict stokes fresh shortage fears.
Working Capital Foundations: Measure of Solvency
by CTM News Team
Working capital, calculated as current assets minus current liabilities, is a high-level measure to evaluate a company.
Cross-border payments face fragmentation risk - Weekly roundup: 12 May
by Ben Poole
Canada offers US$1bn loans to tariff-hit metal producers; UK business confidence falls but resilience holds; US funds lead equity comeback.
War tests Sweden’s economic resilience
by Ben Poole
Sweden’s economy is set for a temporary slowdown, but low inflation, rising household incomes, public investment and a cautious Riksbank offer hope.
KYC delays push corporates to breaking point - Weekly roundup: 5 May
by Ben Poole
CFOs chase AI margin gains; African supply chains get US$300m finance facility; Kyriba brings stablecoins into treasury workflows.
How to craft compelling treasury and payments content in the age of AI
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury and payments experts and content creators can use these tips to create engaging AI-era content that informs, adds value, and stands out.
Flash data shows war’s growing economic toll - Weekly roundup: 28 April
by Ben Poole
UK backs fintech payments overhaul; Nordic firms scale AI but value still lags; Goldman Sachs sees scope for higher equity volatility.
Rethinking payments fraud: Why it’s a coordination problem, not a control failure
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Payments fraud persists not because controls are lacking, but because coordination falls short. Without aligned response, even robust controls fail.
Payment delays and geopolitics test exporters
by Ben Poole
While war in the Middle East added another shock to the global economy, 75% of firms still expect positive export growth this year.
Treasury and Payments through 2026: Four pressures redefining strategy, risk, and liquidity
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
AI-driven payments fraud, liquidity, capital costs, interconnected risks, and payments as a control layer will define treasury and payments over 2026.
Geopolitics and FX cloud treasury outlook - Weekly roundup: 21 April
by Ben Poole
European banks weigh crypto threat to payment revenues; AI and volatility redraw CFO remit; UK rebound faces energy price drag.
Payments fraud tightens its grip as AI adoption stalls
by Ben Poole
Fraud attempts or attacks hit more than three-quarters (76%) of US organisations in 2025.
Asia gains ground in global capital shift - Weekly roundup: 14 April
by Ben Poole
Middle East conflict drives sharp March fund outflows; B2B stablecoin use climbs as corporate payments broaden; AI’s move into commerce emerges.
Treasury Should Act as the Superintendent of Payments: Interview with Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Strategic Treasurer makes the case for treasury as Superintendent of Payments, and how its framework enhances coordination, security, and scalability.
Middle East shock hits global growth and prices
by Ben Poole
Global business activity lost momentum sharply in March as the war in the Middle East rattled demand, confidence, supply chains and pricing.
CFOs dig in as geopolitical strains drag on - Weekly roundup: 7 April
by Ben Poole
Ripple adds single view of cash and digital assets; Eurosystem maps out digital payments strategy; Oil shock muddies rate outlook for treasurers.
FBAR compliance: What treasury must get right before April 15
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
April 15 is near: Treasury must get FBAR compliance right—accurate reporting, strong controls, and governance to avoid penalties.