Working Capital Foundations: Measurement of Efficiency
by CTM News Team
The Cash Conversion Cycle measures working capital efficiency by tracking how quickly cash moves through operations.
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Working Capital Foundations: Measure of Capital Use in the CCC
by CTM News Team
The treasury definition of working capital measures cash tied up in the cash conversion cycle, targeting optimization rather than extremes.
Working Capital Foundations: Measure of Solvency
by CTM News Team
Working capital, calculated as current assets minus current liabilities, is a high-level measure to evaluate a company.
How to craft compelling treasury and payments content in the age of AI
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury and payments experts and content creators can use these tips to create engaging AI-era content that informs, adds value, and stands out.
Rethinking payments fraud: Why it’s a coordination problem, not a control failure
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Payments fraud persists not because controls are lacking, but because coordination falls short. Without aligned response, even robust controls fail.
Treasury and Payments through 2026: Four pressures redefining strategy, risk, and liquidity
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
AI-driven payments fraud, liquidity, capital costs, interconnected risks, and payments as a control layer will define treasury and payments over 2026.
Treasury Should Act as the Superintendent of Payments: Interview with Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Strategic Treasurer makes the case for treasury as Superintendent of Payments, and how its framework enhances coordination, security, and scalability.
FBAR compliance: What treasury must get right before April 15
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
April 15 is near: Treasury must get FBAR compliance right—accurate reporting, strong controls, and governance to avoid penalties.
How cost of capital is reshaping risk, regulation, and capital allocation
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Cost of capital is evolving beyond valuation—driving risk strategy, regulatory response, and disciplined capital allocation for corporates.
The Evolution of B2B Payments in Europe: Interview with Rene Stynen, SVP of Business Development, EMEA at Boost Payment Solutions
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Boost Payment Solutions views balanced payment ecosystems benefiting both buyers and suppliers as key to improving B2B payments efficiency in Europe.
Building a dynamic treasury risk management framework for a world of interconnected risk
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
In a world of interconnected risk, a dynamic treasury risk framework helps corporations anticipate disruptions, connect risks, and bolster resilience.
Enhancing payments security training and intelligence to combat emerging payments fraud
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Emerging payments fraud demands stronger security training, fraud intelligence, and frameworks like SECURE CLAMPS for treasury and payments teams.
AI-driven voice fraud poses a multimillion-dollar risk to organizations
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
AI-driven voice fraud is rising fast. Cloned calls can trigger multimillion-dollar payment fraud, pushing treasury teams to rethink security controls.
Five lessons from recent WARS to fortify corporate treasury against future conflict
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
As the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran and the Ukraine war continue, treasurers can apply lessons from today’s battles to prepare for future shocks.
If the U.S.–Israel war with Iran widens: Risks for corporates
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
A wider U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran could jolt energy and shipping, revive inflation risks, escalate cyber threats, and boost gold and the dollar.
German Economic Outlook for 2026: A Fragile Recovery Amid Structural Headwinds
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Modest German GDP growth, easing inflation, and steady ECB rates shape 2026—key indicators that treasury and finance leaders must prepare for now.
10 payments effectiveness metrics every corporate treasurer should track in uncertain times
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Examine ten vital metrics to strengthen payments effectiveness amid challenging times, helping treasurers reduce risk and ensure reliable outcomes.
The AI insights treasurers, CFOs, and CEOs need for 2026
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
AI is moving fast. These six insights highlight what treasurers, CFOs, and CEOs must get right in payments, risk, data, and governance in 2026.
Treasury News Recap (December 2025-January 2026)
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Key treasury updates: reconciliation automation, agentic commerce, ISO 20022 adaptation, AI forecasting gains, payment trends, and digitisation gaps.
Interview with Dr. Buddha Nepal, Head of Security at Boost Payment Solutions
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Boost Payment Solutions embeds security at the core of B2B payments, using proactive, layered controls to safeguard clients against evolving threats.
A New Payments Security Challenge: Executives’ Personal Digital Lives
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Cybercriminals are targeting treasury and payments executives at home, using personal devices to launch fraud, deepfakes, and enterprise breaches.
10 Must-Know Payments and Treasury Insights from 2025 to Inform 2026
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Ten takeaways from 2025 research reveal the most consequential payments and treasury insights with lasting relevance for 2026.
US Economic Outlook for 2026: A Moderate Slowdown Amid Policy Headwinds
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Moderate US GDP growth, sticky inflation, and cautious Fed rate cuts define 2026—signals corporate treasury and finance leaders must prepare for now.
Agentic AI: Poised to transform treasury execution and decision-making
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
As agentic AI integrates into TMS platforms, it may drive faster task execution, more intuitive interaction, and shorter decision cycles.