Cash management becomes the test of finance transformation
by Ben Poole
Finance leaders are being asked to modernise at speed while tightening their grip on cash.
Cash Flow Management & Forecasting
Background
The basic objective of cash flow management is to understand and minimize the cost of processing and managing cash flows both externally with other companies and organizations and internally…
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Global growth proves resilient as inflation signals diverge
by Ben Poole
New economic data shows a more resilient picture of global growth than the geopolitical backdrop might suggest.
Europe’s payment mix widens as mobile acceptance surges
by Ben Poole
Companies across the euro area are adding payment methods faster than they are removing them, leaving finance teams to manage a broader mix at POS.
Idle cash exposes the current limits of real-time treasury
by Ben Poole
Treasury teams want immediate liquidity availability but systems, investment structures and banking relationships can hamper this.
July’s economic data puts forecasts back under pressure
by Ben Poole
The global economy regained some momentum at the start of the third quarter, while giving treasurers more moving parts to build into their forecasts.
Swift tackles hidden delays in cross-border payments
by Ben Poole
A new research paper has put numbers on one of the industry’s most persistent problems.
Landmark FCA review charts rise of agentic finance
by Ben Poole
A UK report highlights how continuous financial management enabled by AI agents will hit retail finance by 2030.
Corporate growth exposes cracks in treasury infrastructure
by Ben Poole
As cash spreads across more entities and banks, treasury’s ability to see, forecast and control it struggles to keep pace.
Treasurers build cash buffers as stablecoins stall
by Ben Poole
Treasurers are keeping short-term portfolios anchored in traditional liquid assets and leaving stablecoins largely outside daily liquidity strategy.
Why CFOs should turn AI activity into measurable value
by Ben Poole
CFOs need to move beyond isolated AI pilots and build more disciplined finance road maps if they want to deliver measurable business impacts.
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.
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.
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.
War clouds improving global business outlook as supply chains rebound
by Ben Poole
Firms entered 2026 with improving confidence and strengthening manufacturing demand, but war in the Middle East now threatens supply chains.
Structured scenario planning separates finance leaders from the rest
by Ben Poole
Finance teams using structured scenario planning report 14% higher alignment with strategic goals.
Two thirds of CFOs expect AI to redefine the finance role in 2026
by Ben Poole
CFOs around the world are increasingly convinced that artificial intelligence will reshape their role over the coming years.
Global supply chains soften further ahead of 2026
by Ben Poole
After a turbulent two years for production lines, global supply chains are entering 2026 in a noticeably quieter state.
Finance AI adoption holds steady as treasurers weigh next steps
by Ben Poole
Early AI momentum has cooled as organisations grapple with data, skills, and governance challenges.
Treasury transformation gains pace but certain gaps persist
by Ben Poole
Treasury functions worldwide are accelerating efforts to modernise, but transformation remains uneven.
How treasurers can transform to create value in uncertain times
by Ben Poole
New EY research highlights that treasurers are now expected to provide insights that shape organisational growth.
Treasury cash forecasting: Rising expectations, growing complexity, AI’s promise
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Corporate treasury cash forecasting faces growing expectations and challenges; AI adoption enables accuracy and actionable insights.
US growth heats up while Europe and UK tread carefully
by Ben Poole
Private sector growth in August 2025 picked up across major developed economies.
Mind the gap: US treasurers lose ground on cash discipline
by Ben Poole
Companies across North America are facing renewed working capital pressures, including deteriorating cash flow metrics and longer payment cycles.
Treasury teams double down on cash, risk and AI amid mounting volatility
by Ben Poole
Global headwinds are forcing finance teams to focus on real-time insights, risk resilience and operational agility.