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.
Electronic Banking Connectivity
Background
The simplest way to connect to the cash management banks is to use their corporate electronic banking (EB) connectivity services. Increasingly, these basic EB connectivity services have been expanded…
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44% of Asian corporates add banks as trade shifts bite
by Ben Poole
Asian corporates are expanding their banking networks as shifting trade flows and technology advances reshape cash management across the region.
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