“That doesn’t look right”
by Jack Large
Full automation still needs experienced FTEs who understand corporate treasury, so can question BOTs, APIs, AI and outsourcing output
Operational Risk Management
Background
The basic purpose of the corporate treasury department is to ensure that there is sufficient cash available for the company to operate, and that interest rate and foreign exchange risks are…
Read moreGDPR and NIS: Risks and opportunities in data security
by Bija Knowles
GDPR is just 10 weeks away but many organisations are not doing all they can to protect data privacy – and some are even missing out on opportunities through fear of collecting too much data
Digitalisation and good economic outlook boost private equity deals
by Bija Knowles
M&A among private equity firms is expected to gain pace in 2018, as a positive economic outlook could offset economic uncertainties such as Brexit - but no M&A growth predicted for UK
What is the effective, risk free minimum size of the corporate treasury department?
by Jack Large
Are you at risk from AI and/or robots making all posts but ONE disappear?
CFO survival tricks in consolidation, close and reporting
by Jack Large
What to demand of your Enterprise Performance Management solution
How technology will determine future role of business
by Bija Knowles
What are some of the key technology trends likely to disrupt business over the next three years?
M&A uptick expected in 2018, boosted by cash levels and tech
by Bija Knowles
Companies have got their M&A mojo back but are more likely to look domestically for deals, while technology is smoothing the acquisition process. Overall, more deals are likely to get done in 2018
CFOs focus on reducing operational costs
by Bija Knowles
Chief financial officers are faced with expanding responsibilities when it comes to driving corporate growth – but taking cost out of the business is an overall priority
Don’t destroy company value by cutting costs
by Bija Knowles
While increasing profit margins can relieve short-term cash flow difficulties and appease shareholders, it's not necessarily the way to grow a healthy organisation
Too many corporates taking wait-and-see approach to BEPS
by Bija Knowles
Only a fifth of companies are actively making significant changes based on the OECD's BEPS recommendations, with focus mainly on changes to transfer pricing and intercompany agreements
Four trends shaping M&A in 2018
by Bija Knowles
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) outlook for 2018 is robust according to a statement from EY, pointing to significant growth opportunity for global corporates in the year ahead
Easing the transition to new IFRS 17 for insurance contracts
by Bija Knowles
IFRS 17 has been called “the first truly international IFRS standard for insurance contracts” and will come into effect from the start of 2021, replacing IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts
Optimism prevails among senior execs despite uncertainty
by Bija Knowles
Two-thirds – 67 per cent – of private company executives are optimistic that their revenue, profits, productivity and capital investments will rise in the coming year
UK companies face increasing pensions deficit burden
by Bija Knowles
Yesterday British Airways announced proposals to close its main defined-benefit pension scheme – at a time when UK companies face an increase in total pensions deficit
Managing FX risk is core strategic challenge for treasury
by Bija Knowles
Managing risk is the key mandate for most treasury departments and managing FX volatility is the main challenge, accord to Deloitte's Global Corporate Treasury Survey 2017
Cyber risk challenges for Asian companies
by Bija Knowles
Cyberattack is one of the top five risks for businesses operating in Asia Pacific, due to rapidly growing connectivity and low cybersecurity awareness
Is your corporate treasury middle management job safe? Can a robot do your job?
by Kylene Casanova
How much of your job can technically be automated? Future of the corporate treasury department is: more automation + even less staff
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
How July’s G20 will change risk reporting for corporates
by Kylene Casanova
The G20 is due to meet in Germany in July and discussions will include setting guidelines for companies to disclose climate-change related risk
Five reasons why you should be thinking about Blockchain and Digital Currencies
by Haydn Jones , Founder, Blockchain Hub
How blockchain and digital currencies could change role of the Cash and Treasury Management function in areas such as payment, purchasing, investment and capital raising
Trade policy is major concern for global executives
by Kylene Casanova
In a global survey of economic conditions in March 2017, McKinsey found that executives are more bullish about the global economy now than they were in 2016
Would you offer cash to win business? 1/3 of corporate employees would
by Kylene Casanova
77% of business leaders would justify unethical behaviour to help business survive – so how can you tackle corrupt practices? Here are 5 ways to instil ethical behaviour throughout your company
Treasurers must become the CFO’s Strategic Superhero
by Tasja Botha , Capital Markets and Corporate Treasury Lead, EMEA, OpenLink
Forward-thinking Treasurers are catapulting their roles to business change enablers, providing critical information to the Board. Moving the mind-set (and investment) beyond compliance, cost, and technology
Internal audit sees increased demand for data analytics
by Kylene Casanova
In line with the growing use of data analytics across the financial function, 66 per cent of internal audit functions now employ data analytics in audit processes – but data quality remains a challenge