Firmer output meets cautious hiring in January PMIs
by Ben Poole
Global economic activity shows a modest but broad-based improvement at the start of 2026.
Cash & Liquidity Management
Background
Effective liquidity management is as much an art as a science. The main objectives of cash and liquidity management are to free up all the company's cash whilst minimising processing costs, to…
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The four financial strategies that define ‘efficient growth’ for CFOs
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Structured scenario planning separates finance leaders from the rest
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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
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Global supply chains soften further ahead of 2026
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AI in treasury moves from promise to practical progress
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Treasury is now in a transition from rule-based workflows to learning systems and, eventually, autonomous agents.
Finance AI adoption holds steady as treasurers weigh next steps
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Treasury transformation gains pace but certain gaps persist
by Ben Poole
Treasury functions worldwide are accelerating efforts to modernise, but transformation remains uneven.
EY upgrades UK growth forecast to 1.5% for 2025
by Ben Poole
EY has upgraded its forecast for UK GDP growth in 2025 from 1% to 1.5% after economy showed greater momentum than expected.
IPO momentum returns as global markets regain confidence
by Ben Poole
Global IPO markets staged a sharp recovery in Q3, signalling renewed investor confidence after nearly two years of subdued activity.
Cost pressures mount as UK CFOs retreat from investment
by Ben Poole
UK finance leaders are entering Q4 in a cautious mood, with cost expectations rising sharply and profit forecasts falling to multi-year lows.
12 liquidity management metrics for corporate treasury in challenging times
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Explore 12 key liquidity metrics corporate treasurers must track for better cash management, risk mitigation, and strategic value in uncertain times.
US CEOs bet on AI as supply chain costs and workforce pressures mount
by Ben Poole
US chief execs are accelerating their investment in AI while rethinking supply chain strategies and workforce models to sustain growth.
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.
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
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Investor risk appetite wanes as macro and political tensions rise
by Ben Poole
Investor confidence slipped sharply in August over concerns about valuations, tariffs and the broader economic outlook.
Global growth divides as Eurozone steadies, UK cools and US powers ahead
by Ben Poole
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Corporate treasurers return to basics to build resilience amid global uncertainty
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasurers return to core disciplines—cash management, cost of debt mitigation, and CapEx reprioritization—to lead through 2025’s global complexity.
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.
Flickers of resilience emerge in global PMI data despite patchy progress
by Ben Poole
Global business activity showed faint signs of recovery in June, with the eurozone, UK and US all reporting growth.
61% of corporates prioritise safety as liquidity strategies evolve
by Ben Poole
This conservative positioning offers a degree of protection in a landscape still vulnerable to rate shocks, political risk and funding strain.
European treasurers demonstrate clear focus amid shifting risks
by Ben Poole
Cash flow forecasting and long-term funding remain top priorities for European treasurers.
Global trade disruption forces UK CEOs to re-evaluate investment strategies
by Ben Poole
UK CEOs are adjusting their strategic investment plans as geopolitical, macroeconomic and trade uncertainties continue to disrupt global markets.