US surge widens growth gap as global costs climb
by Ben Poole
September’s flash PMI surveys revealed an increasingly uneven global economy.
Global Cash & Liquidity Management
Background
Comprehensive, coherent strategies to optimise global cash and liquidity management are relatively easy to develop, the difficult part is the implementation and ensuring that they are cost-effective.…
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Trade uncertainty pulls treasury deeper into supply chain decisions
by Ben Poole
Competitive advantage for corporates is becoming led by capability rather than location.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Factory stockpiling masks fragile global growth in June
by Ben Poole
June's flash PMIs point to a world economy moving at sharply different speeds, with the Middle East conflict distorting both demand and costs.
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 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.
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.
Australia slowdown signals tougher operating environment for corporates
by Ben Poole
Australia’s economy is set to slow sharply over the next year as inflation climbs again, unemployment rises and interest rates stay higher for longer.
The four financial strategies that define ‘efficient growth’ for CFOs
by Ben Poole
Certain companies have managed to expand revenue, improve margins and allocate capital efficiently over the past decade, boosting shareholder returns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Growth holds but confidence slips in September’s flash PMI data
by Ben Poole
Across the Eurozone, UK, and US, services have largely propped up activity, while manufacturing shows renewed fragility.
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.
Finance leaders turn to automation as cash flow pressures mount
by Ben Poole
Finance professionals are adopting AI and automation at increasing scale to overcome liquidity constraints and operational complexities.
Most CFOs planning to pass on tariff costs
by Ben Poole
Majority of CFOs plan to either pass on minimal or nearly all tariff impacts to customers, leaving few organisations in between.
The challenge of cash visibility and banking complexity laid bare
by Ben Poole
Corporate treasury teams in 2024 found greater stability in their banking relationships, yet diversification remains a priority for many.
Finance leaders rapidly advancing their AI knowledge - TREASURY NEWS #145
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta and Ben Poole discuss AI in finance, euro inflation, FX hedging, and rising greenwashing risks.