Working capital challenges most acute in Europe
by Bija Knowles
Companies across the globe are significantly more optimistic about business conditions and opportunities than last year
Cash Flow Forecasting
Background
Cash flow forecasting is the basis of sound liquidity management. There are basically four types of cash flow forecast: end of day/overnight position (often called operational cash), short term…
Read moreACT Conference highlights: Brexit Britain to 21st Century Treasury
by Bija Knowles
Today the UK's Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) kicks off its two-day annual conference in Liverpool's King's Dock
5 economic trends to watch unfold in 2018
by Bija Knowles
Trade policies are a major source of concern for global corporate executives. Here are five take-aways from the results of McKinsey's Economic Conditions Snapshot survey 2018
Four cornerstones for a reliable cashflow forecast
by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce
Nicolas Christian, CEO at Cashforce, contrasts the functionality of dedicated cash flow forecasting platforms such as Cashforce's with the approach of a classic TMS in producing reliable cash flow forecasts.
Cash flow forecasting – more than just safeguarding liquidity
by Gerald Dorrer , Senior Project Manager , TIPCO Treasury & Technology GmbH
Don't avoid having a cash forecast - it's easier than you think and will provide you with an array of insightful data
Getting on top of the key tasks in corporate treasury
by Jack Large
AFP’s Treasury in Practice Series report full of commonsense examples
Data can help CFOs overcome their own biases – Deloitte
by Bija Knowles
You would expect a close correlation between capital expenditure and return on investment – but studies show this isn't the case, as human bias often gets in the way of rational decision-making
Realities of Cash Forecasting - a consultant’s view (Re-recording)
by Rod Staples , Cash Forecast Architect and Trainer, Staples Consultancy
Rod Staples, Cash Forecast Specialist, Staples Consultancy presents his consultants view that cash flow forecasting must start with developing inclusive and complementary cash forecasting objectives
Optimizing the Cash Forecasting process series: 2 – Understand your cash flow drivers
by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce
Demonstration of how the Cashforce system carries out the second step in Effective cash flow forecasting: “Understand your cashflow drivers”
Big data and the corporate treasurer
by Bija Knowles
How can big data be meaningful for corporate treasury? This is one of the questions addressed in Journeys to Treasury, the 2017 report from BNP Paribas. PwC, the EACT and SAP
Optimising the cash forecasting process: 1 - Understand your working capital drivers
by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce
Demonstration of how the Cashforce system carries out the first step in Effective cash flow forecasting: “Understand your working capital drivers”
Cash Forecast basics – getting the foundations right
by Rod Staples , Cash Forecast Architect and Trainer, Staples Consultancy
A robust and effective cash forecast is a vital tool for any business – so make sure you build it on the right foundations
One giant leap for AI: the implications for finance
by Bija Knowles
Google has announced another major step forwards for automated machine-learning technology – is this just more AI hype or are we closer to more automation in the workplace?
5 actions for next week: cybersecurity, covenants, guarantees, hedges, forecasts
by Paul Stheeman , Independent Treasury Consultant, STS – Stheeman Treasury Solutions
Interim treasurer Paul Stheeman gives his advice on next week’s tasks for the busy corporate treasury department
Automating cash flow forecast data collection and consolidation
by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce
Automating the collection and consolidation of cash flow forecasting data is the first AND VITAL stage in developing an accurate and auditable forecast for your organisation
Finding a cash flow forecasting solution to fit your needs
by Jack Large
What do you really need? Accuracy? Automation? Managing your liquidity, your FX exposure?
5 ways to avoid a cash flow crisis
by Bija Knowles
Your company's ability to operate normally can be severely hampered if cash flows dry up – here are some ideas on how to avoid this happening and what to do if it actually does
Effective cash flow forecasting in 6 steps
by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce
What are the six steps that are key to an accurate and efficient cash forecast?
6 tips to get the gremlins out of your cash flow forecast
by Kylene Casanova
Getting the right data for a cash flow forecast with a reasonable amount of accuracy is one of the key problems for corporate treasury. These six tips could help improve your forecast
US corporates expect to increase cash reserves
by Kylene Casanova
US corporates say they plan to build their cash reserves rather than deploy cash, according to the latest quarterly survey of corporate treasury executives, by the AFP
Treasury priorities for 2017: forecasting, risk and benchmarking bank service fees
by Kylene Casanova
Treasury Strategies has surveyed 450 corporate treasurers on their priorities for 2017. Cash flow forecasting and financial/FX risk management remain at the top of the treasury agenda
The 5 skills ‘agile finance leaders’ need
by Kylene Casanova
Businesses supported by agile finance leaders with these five core skills are considerably more likely to report positive revenue growth and increasing profitability
The 5 ‘don’ts’ of FX risk management
by Kylene Casanova
Managing foreign currency risk is one of the top challenges for corporate treasurers at multinational organisations but what are some of the mistakes companies often make in FX hedging?
Four ways to improve rational decision-making and forecasting
by Kylene Casanova
Getting the right cash flow data and using the right systems is part of the key to successful cash forecasting and decision-making but these soft skills will enhance treasury forecasting