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
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 moreManaging 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
Top 10 ways to make you a magnetic & compelling manager to attract best candidates
by Adam Gordon , CEO, Social Media Search
The vital LinkedIn practices to be attractive to great people so they want to work with you
Tax strategy rethink needed as BEPS gains traction
by Kylene Casanova
Progress is gathering pace for the OECD's Base Erosion and Profit-shifting (BEPS) initiative. What are the latest developments and what will the role of corporate treasury be in planning for changes to tax strategy?
The ‘virtual reality’ of treasury - Global Corporate Treasury Benchmarking Survey 2017
by Kylene Casanova
PwC finds that treasury should be seen very much as a process rather than a department and treasury professionals have to be jacks of all trades to succeed in today’s environment
Investor confidence in Europe rises despite Brexit concerns - EY
by Kylene Casanova
Fifty-six per cent of global investors are planning to grow their presence in Europe in 2017, compared with just 36 per cent of investors in May 2016
2016 Review - February
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate treasury on cloud; FX volatility; UK’s Open Banking Standard; ‘One Treasurer’s Wish List’
Outsourcing: After 2 years will you dare to ask & honestly answer these questions?
by Kylene Casanova
The two year review that every outsourcing programme should be subject to. These are the critical questions in any corporate treasury department
How to unlock growth by integrating sustainability strategies and practices
by Kylene Casanova
CFO: “Sustainability is smart business, and is how we are managing our business.” Treasurer: “If we’re not sustainable, we don’t have a business. Sustainability is consistent with having a long-term business.”
Is it smart? Is it a contract? Legal nitty-gritty on what constitutes a smart contract
by Kylene Casanova
Blockchain technology is rapidly opening up new possibilities for how businesses communicate with each other, but do we always understand exactly what the new terminology means?
Will CFOs ever accept: in corporate treasury OUTSOURCING IS OFTEN A BAD IDEA
by Kylene Casanova
Shell insourcing model shows how to do it with own staff. If use outsourcing, carryout comprehensive reviews of impact to see if you are really making savings
Q - 01: How can we retain & use corporate treasury experience, knowledge & wisdom?
by Kylene Casanova
Don’t allow 30 years experience of corporate treasury to just retire and walk away, instead encourage your key staff to advise and mentor your current team. This is how to make mentoring effective
Companies are Sinking in Risk: Thomson Reuters 2016 Global Third Party Risk Survey
by Kylene Casanova
Many companies are struggling to monitor risks posed by their suppliers, distributors and partners AND, due to business pressures, many respondents would not report regulatory breaches
Why the world needs better insurance accounting
by Kylene Casanova
The International Accounting Standards Boards (IASB) has outlined why global harmonised standards are needed for insurance contracts accounting.
China to boost investor confidence with credit default swaps
by Kylene Casanova
China has taken another step towards opening a credit default swap (CDS) market, the Financial Times reports this morning. The hedging tools would protect investors in case of a credit default.