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Releasing Working Capital

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To free up as much liquidity as possible from the working capital, finance directors and corporate treasurers aim for an optimal Cash Conversion Cycle. The aim is to maximise Days Payables Outstanding (DPO), whilst minimising Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO). This needs… Read more about Releasing Working Capital

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Release your working capital and treasury potential

6th Sep 2019 by Gerry Daly, Head of Sales, UK & Ireland, Cashforce

Enhance your whole organisation: harness your data; employ accurate AI based cash flow forecasting; use fast and nimble onboarding

Standard Bank becomes first South African bank to join Marco Polo Network

23rd Aug 2019 by Ben Poole

The DLT network is designed to provide a secure way to access trade finance.

C2FO raises US$200m led by SoftBank Vision Fund

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Deutsche Bank completes renminbi transaction ‘first’ for tech firm

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Lack of finance ‘costs UK auto firms £25bn in lost revenue’

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Mid-sized automotive manufacturers are held back due to lack of access to funding, claims a Wyelands Bank study.

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Unilever’s Silke Reimers shows how releasing trapped cash worldwide takes persistence, patience and constant attention over long term

4 ways to make zero-based budgeting a success for your firm

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Digitalisation and increased recognition of zero-based budgeting's benefits mean CFOs are considering how it could be used effectively

Treasury Leaders Summit: Six panels not to miss

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The themes of the summit include treasury transformation, evolving treasury technology and the role of the corporate treasurer

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Virtual accounts: technology to help banks exceed customer expectations

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Effective corporate treasury departments understand the questions that drive their business

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