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Investment is the placement of a company's surplus liquidity either in the financial markets or the use of the excess liquidity internally within the company. The main objective of investment is…

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Investing

Keeping LIBOR alive will save huge admin

by Jack Large

Corporate treasurers can avoid all the redocumentation that is required to move to a new benchmark by continuing with ICE LIBOR

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

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

Dealing & Trading

MiFID II is here – but compliance is delayed

by Bija Knowles

The revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive came into force today, but there are delays and doubts over whether the legislation can achieve its aims

Bank Relations & KYC

How to get an LEI

by Jack Large

Finding an LEI Issuing Organizations, Global LEI Index could be your saviour

Investing

New euro overnight interest rate by 2020

by Bija Knowles

The European Central Bank has announced it will develop a new euro unsecured overnight interest rate by 2020, which will complement existing benchmark rates

Cash & Liquidity Management

Corporates accumulating more cash than ever

by Bija Knowles

Corporate decision-makers remain cautious and are continuing to hold on to cash reserves rather than investing or deploying cash, according to research done by Global Finance magazine

FX Management & Crypto

Can ‘quantamental’ apply in corporate treasury too?

by Bija Knowles

The past year has seen the rising use of a new non-word in investment circles: 'quantamental', a cross between quantitative and fundamental. What does it mean and should corporate treasurers care?

Environment, Social, Governance

Islamic bond issuance is growing despite market jitters

by Kylene Casanova

The issuance of global Islamic financial instruments has more than trebled in the past decade but many challenges remain, including liquidity. Could this market interest corporate treasurers?

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

4 ways to make sure corporate assets generate revenue

by Kylene Casanova

Managing corporate assets efficiently is a key factor for overall business success, enabling companies to adapt successfully to changing markets and evolving business models

Investing

Problems in parking your cash

by Kylene Casanova

The low-rate environment and regulatory pressures are the main themes that emerged from a survey on liquidity investment by JPMorgan AM

Investing

Can ETFs improve your currency hedging strategy?

by Kylene Casanova

As the exchange-traded fund industry grows, it's gaining interest from corporate treasurers attracted by lower fees, an alternative short-term investment and daily hedging possibilities