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As regulations evolve and business models become more complex, treasury teams are under increasing pressure to deliver predictability, control and resilience.
Drawing on perspectives from India and China, Sanchay Agrawal and Guo Lin (Bank of America) explore how treasury priorities are shifting across Asia's largest markets, and identify what treasury leaders can learn from these changes.
After 35 years at Radisson Hotel Group, Piet Waterloos, the firm's Senior Director, Group Cash Management, remains as enthused as ever. What enables a treasurer to feel so at ease in one company for so long?
In the follow up to our podcast covering Swinkels working capital transformation, Eleanor takes a deeper dive into the project, recruiting Group Treasurer Mathieu Ummelen to explain what seamlessly balancing liquidity, resilience, and supplier relationships looks like in practice.
Joined by BNP Paribas' Anastasia Batyshkina, Mel Yucel and Nagan Nguyễn-Hansen, the conversation explores why working capital is no longer just about unlocking trapped cash, but fortifying resilience. Our guests discuss the ways in which treasury teams are responding to an increasingly uncertain operating environment, rethinking traditional trade finance, and using more accurate visibility to make smarter liquidity decisions.
For this special edition of TreasuryCast, the first in a two-part series, Eleanor Hill sits down with BNP Paribas' Anastasia Batyshkina, Mel Yucel and Nagan Nguyễn-Hansen to explore the forces reshaping modern treasury, from shifting liquidity needs and cash flow strains to the increasing importance of data visibility in an increasingly uncertain world.
Also featuring key takeways from Royal Swinkels Treasurer Mathieu Ummelen, the episode spotlights the brewer's remarkable working capital transformation journey and provides actionable insight into how leading organisations are building resilience, unlocking liquidity and driving greater alignment across treasury, procurement and sales to support long-term growth.
AI is transforming the treasurer's role, enabling leaders to drive greater efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making.
Ankeet Dedhia (Microsoft), James Mitchell (FIS), and Carlos Conde (Elire) explore how AI is being adopted across key functions, cash management, fraud detection, and operational efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into real-world use cases, strategies for overcoming adoption challenges, and predictions for the future of AI in treasury.
Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or looking to scale its impact, this podcast provides actionable takeaways to help treasurers and their teams unlock the full potential of AI.
For treasury teams with exposure to India and China, the daily challenges continue to shift. FX rates still matter, but the harder problems are cash flow predictability, regulatory navigation, and building operating models that can hold a global policy together while executing locally. Two Bank of America experts explain where the real opportunities now lie.
As part of a strategy to provide a customer-first delivery model, Andreea Parneci, Societe Generale's Deputy Head of Global Transaction and Payment Services, believes the bank and its corporate clients should never stop learning from each other. Here, she explains what this involves in practice.
The future of treasury depends not just on speed and innovation, but on interoperability, transparency and trust.
Advanced analytical capabilities make the hidden balance sheet explicit – and the ability to manage it determines whether treasury remains a control function or evolves into a strategic driver of shareholder value.
ING explains why Central and Eastern Europe should be viewed asa region rich in opportunities and relevance.
Digital assets, real-time payments and agentic AI promise a financial system that is faster, smarter and always on. But for CFOs and treasurers, the real question is whether they deliver better decisions, stronger controls and greater confidence.
Phil Carmalt and Sid Gupta (Bank of America) alongside Sharon Toh (Swift) discuss why the future of treasury depends not just on speed and innovation, but on interoperability, transparency and trust, transforming emerging technologies into practical tools which facilitate sharper liquidity management, stronger resilience and better business outcomes.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Lionel Joubaud (BNP Paribas) to explore why factoring is gaining renewed momentum among corporates and how technology is transforming its delivery.
From API-driven connectivity and seamless ERP integration to the growing influence of AI, e-commerce and e-invoicing, our guest discusses the emerging trends reshaping receivables finance, the future of working capital strategy, and the role sustainability-linked solutions will play as treasurers chart a course towards the next generation of factoring.
Michael Dillon (Sun Chemical), Rohan Chaddha (RTX), Christine Wang (Chevron Corporation), and Peter Wolf (Serrala) share their experiences of redesigning payment infrastructure within SAP environments – from tackling spreadsheet-driven processes and fragmented systems, to modernising long-standing centralised structures and building fully integrated payment and receipts factories.
The discussion explores what transformation looks like in practice across SAP-centric enterprise – the decisions treasury teams must make, the challenges encountered along the way, and the operational benefits that emerge once centralisation begins to take hold.
Europe's Instant Payments Regulation is speeding towards implementation, forcing a rethink of corporate cash management and cross-border practices. With ISO 20022 enabling richer data and AI sharpening fraud detection, treasurers need to turn the race for real-time into a strategic gain.
As interest rate cycles continue to diverge and geopolitical tensions flare, treasurers are left grappling with multicurrency headaches – often while wading through forecasting fog. BNP Paribas' Arnaud Peis and Matthieu Boyer explain how liquidity structures, with physical hedges and virtual offsets, are helping corporates regain confidence, without surrendering control.
An innovative collaboration between the Ikano Bank Branch in Poland and BNP Paribas Bank Polska has brought Polish instalment loans into the modern age. By linking consumer credit utilisation to BLIK cheques, customers can apply online, receive a decision instantly, and pay in-store with nothing more than a nine-digit code – giving retailers a faster, cheaper, and more scalable way to offer financing at the checkout.
They might not operate in the limelight, but implementation teams lead the line within banks when it comes to the highly involved and often sensitive task of designing and delivering innovative solutions for clients. In this article, two experts from BNP Paribas discuss the bank's implementation philosophy, and explain what makes or breaks the business of delivering ground-breaking, efficient, and resilient solutions for clients.
Boston Consulting Group has transformed its treasury into a connected, data and analytics-driven operation. The shift delivers sharper visibility, centralised liquidity, and a scalable platform for the next wave of innovation.
The pressure on treasury is no longer simply to manage liquidity and risk, but to help the business respond faster and smarter.
Olivier Anceau and Baris Kalay (Bank of America) explore how, particularly in APAC, volatility, fragmentation and cross-border complexity are pushing treasury beyond execution, towards providing earlier visibility, more accurate forecasting and clearer, decision-ready options.
From local currency settlement that helps manage FX risk to payments decisions that shape working capital and customer experience, treasury's fundamentals are becoming more consequential across the business.
Strategy is arguably one of the most overused words in the treasury sphere. Yet behind the label lies a more interesting story about influence, connectivity, and the growing expectation that treasury should assist organisations as they proactively navigate uncertainty rather than simply respond to it.
The corporate world has never before had access to so much rich data and fast connectivity. But will this exciting new terrain really change how treasury operates? A recent TMI podcast recorded at Treasury 360 in Gothenburg, Sweden, uncovers the reality of real-time. Lena Myklebust, Head of Cash Management Infrastructure, Equinor, and Christof Hofmann, Global Head of Cash Management, Deutsche Bank, are your guides.
Agentic AI is already here, but treasury workflows won't be transformed by novelty features or scattered pilots. Five Truths about Making AI Work in Treasury with Grant Walker of Nestlé, Dr Arif Esa of SAP and Aniket Kulkarni of PwC
In addition to welcoming a record 1,346 attendees, offering its largest exhibition to date, and calling upon some well-respected speakers, the annual Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) conference, held this year in Liverpool, showcased a broadening of the Association's programmes. With new ideas around study, membership models, and accessibility, it's all about building on treasury's appeal, says Janet Legge, Deputy Chief Executive, Director of Education & Membership.
At Bank of America's recent corporate treasury and Financial Institutions client events in Singapore, finance leaders explored how faster decisions, cleaner data, stronger controls, and deeper partnerships can turn volatility into action.
The growing adoption of instant payments across Europe marks a significant shift, driven by SEPA harmonisation and the introduction of the Instant Payments Regulation (IPR). But for corporates, instant payments are not an end in themselves. Antoine Bourgier, Head of Payment & Cash Management Solutions, Societe Generale, reveals how this world is developing
Live from the conference floor of Treasury 360° Nordic 2026 in Gothenburg, Sweden! Candid insights and hot takes from 5 treasury and finance leaders, unpacking the rise of real-time and programmable treasury, AI-powered finance teams, next-gen risk management, and much more. Tune in to hear a fast-paced snapshot of how Nordic treasury is evolving into strategic, tech-enabled business partners.
As digital assets mature, treasurers are reassessing their relevance beyond experimentation. Societe Generale's Geneviève Douhet, Director of Digital Assets Programs, Global Transaction Banking, and Floor Meeuwis, Director of Liquidity and Virtual Account Management Advisory, Global Transaction Banking, join Stéphanie Cabossioras, Chief Strategy & Global Policy Officer, Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE), in examining what digital money can realistically deliver for treasury, and why regulated, bank issued stablecoins may represent a tangible solution.
As the TMI Awards 2026 Best Bank for Trade & Supply Chain Finance: North America, MUFG demonstrated its deeply collaborative approach to working capital optimisation. Its winning entry – an innovative early payment programme delivered with a major North American corporate – helped its client strengthen supplier liquidity while maintaining financial control. In the company of the bank's Greg Hurst, Managing Director, Head of Origination, Working Capital & Trade Finance, and Mark Timoney, Managing Director, Working Capital & Trade Finance, we explore how other corporates can begin a journey towards working capital optimisation.
Between ISO 20022, APIs and now AI, treasury has more data and connectivity than ever, at an ever-increasing speed. But will these tools truly change how the industry operates, especially alongside more advanced setups like in-house banks? Lena Myklebust (Equinor) and Christof Hofmann (Deutsche Bank) explore what real-time treasury looks like in practice and what needs to change inside a complex corporate environment.
Money Market Strategies for Operational Resilience In today's higher rate, more volatile trading environment, treasurers need practical, actionable strategies for managing corporate cash. Amundi's Stéphanie Akhal, Head of Sales Liquidity - Europe, and Patrick Siméon, Head of Money Market, explain the increasingly significant role of MMFs in stabilising liquidity and capturing attractive short term yields while avoiding undue credit or duration risk.
"Get your hands dirty." That is not a command usually heard inside the HQ of a major bank, but it was one of the main messages for the audience at ING's Orange live – The Future of Payment event. Here, Annelinda Koldewe, ING's Head of Payments and Cash Management reflects on the bank's recent flagship webinar.
Corporate cash management is entering a more dynamic phase. AI is sharpening how treasury interprets data, while tokenisation is beginning to reshape how cash and investments move. Real-time visibility and connected platforms are opening new possibilities, but the advantage will sit with teams able to integrate systems, trust their data, and act with confidence.
APAC's trading vibrancy is sometimes tested by cross-border payment inefficiencies. Bank of America's Serina Hourican, APAC Global Commercial Sales Head, Phil Carmalt, APAC Product Head, and Baris Kalay, APAC Corporate Sales Head, examine the challenges and the transactional FX options available to lock certainty, accelerate cash, and reduce operating costs.
AI adoption in treasury is rapidly accelerating, 3/4 of organisations are currently expanding their AI usage, mainly for forecasting, fraud detection, and reconciliation, though maturity remains low across most firms.
Referencing findings from PwC's latest Global Treasury Survey, Robin Page (TMI) and Naman Kuwadia (PwC) discuss the rise of agentic AI and 'digital workforces' that integrate across treasury systems to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and break down silos. Framing AI as an augmentation tool, Kuwadia highlights how treasurers can drive greater efficiency, strengthen risk control, and shift their focus toward strategic insight, governance, and higher-value business partnering.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, Robin Page (TMI) sits down with Bruno Lopes (PwC) to explore the growing momentum behind managed services and why the topic is rising up the agenda for treasurers.
Drawing on insights from the latest PwC Global Treasury Survey, they discuss how multinational organisations are leveraging managed services to enhance treasury operations, from forecasting to data analytics, while enabling finance teams to focus more strategically as their role continues to evolve.
The results of a new survey by Nomentia, in collaboration with Juniper Research, offer a window into the mindsets of European finance and treasury leaders at a time of shifting priorities and persistent challenges.
The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is building a homegrown payments backbone for Europe. At the centre sits Wero, a digital wallet and instant payments platform backed by a coalition of leading banks, including BNP Paribas.
Global logistics giant Maersk has reimagined how its treasury operates across Europe, reducing hundreds of euro accounts to a single centralised structure – and winning a TMI Award in the process. Working in partnership with BNP Paribas, the company has tackled legacy complexity, strengthened liquidity control, and built a scalable model for the future of cash management within the SEPA zone. Here, the project team share their insights and key learnings for other treasury professionals wanting to follow suit.
Instead of being in a "constant state of reaction", treasuries should focus on adaptability to ensure change feels manageable as opposed to a continuous run of hurdles. Here, Mark Appelman, CEO Bank Mendes Gans (BMG) outlines his organisation's philosophy as it strives to assist clients to future-proof their treasury departments.
Corporate treasury is entering a new phase, with tokenisation moving from concept to deployment. It spans high-value transactions and even programmable ESG-linked flows, and while the shift is subtle for now, it promises to reshape how money moves, how risk is managed, and how treasury connects to the broader business.
A bank deploying virtual accounts technology does so not only with a keen eye on what it will provide for its corporate clients but also how the solution can further its relationships with those clients. A recent TMI TreasuryCast featuring Cosimo Rullo, Vice President, Payments Cash management & Open Banking, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Joost Bergen, International Business Development & Strategy, Montran, put those twin values to the test.
In this episode of Treasury Beyond Borders, Rahul Badhwar (HSBC) provides valuable insights on how corporates can navigate uncertainty across rates and currency volatility. Our guest explores practical strategies for risk management, stress-testing risk frameworks, and leveraging AI for thorough, reliable forecasting. Tune in to learn how treasurers can stay resilient, safeguard margins, and adapt to uncertainty in today's dynamic markets.
APIs and AI are transforming how treasurers manage money and data. From instant payouts and live balances to AI-assisted onboarding, the pay-off is showing up in faster cycles, cleaner integrations, and better decisions.
Over 130 treasury professionals – including young talent – gathered at BNP Paribas' offices in the heart of Paris to mark ten years of the Journeys to Treasury initiative with a day of exploring the past, defining the present, and shaping the future. While the agenda stretched from 2016 to 2035, the underlying message was consistent: transformation is no longer coming, it's already here and operational. In other words, the future is now.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Tjitze Auke Rijpkema to explore how Accell Group accomplished the remarkable transformation from an external notional pooling structure to a fully integrated in-house bank, spectacularly achieved in only three months.
They discuss the challenges and process changes behind the project, and the practical impacts on internal and external payments, automated sweeping, TMS integration, and reporting. Tjitze also shares the tangible benefits for treasury and actionable takeaways for treasurers considering a rapid in-house bank implementation.
When DEME began transforming its treasury operations in 2017, it had a clear objective: to create a centralised, robust function capable of supporting a growing, globally active business.
For this special edition of TreasuryCast, Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Geert Wouters, the company's Head of Structured Finance, to discuss how the team has tackled everything from forecasting blind spots to embedding ESG in financing, positioning the department as a strategic partner that contributes meaningfully to the company's performance, resilience, and growth.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with John Velis and Alexander Cadmus (BNY) to uncover whether 2026 could prove a genuine inflection point for liquidity, funding and hedging. From shifting rate paths to front-end curve dynamics, they unpack the forces converging to reshape treasury decision-making.
Our guests discuss segmenting cash effectively, deciding between secured and unsecured funding, and staying prepared ahead of tighter execution windows. Along the way, they tackle regulatory shifts, cross-currency strains, and digital market pressures, providing clear priorities to strengthen balance sheet resilience for the year ahead.
When the trading world seems set for a future of uncertainty, the best strategy is to ensure access to liquidity is unhindered. It sounds simple but for many it is not. Johannes Wehrmann, Managing Director, Corporate Solutions, FIS Supply Chain Finance, directs the way to easier working capital access.
Working capital is under pressure from every direction – higher rates, longer supply chains, slower collections and stubborn volatility. In response, treasurers are looking again at how cards, trade and embedded payments can work together, rather than in silos, to release trapped cash and stabilise supplier relationships. But what does a genuinely integrated approach look like in practice?
When treasury has access to moment-by-moment views of its transactions and cash positions across the organisation, it is in a position of strength.
As part of its 2022 to 2025 business plan Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP) went live with a virtual accounts offering, delivered in partnership with Montran. Cosimo Rullo (ISP) and Joost Bergen (Montran) explain how this project has helped ISP's corporate clients to centralise their treasury operations efficiently, reducing resource requirements while streamlining payments, reconciliations, and cash management.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Maurice Schrijnemakers and Guido Goeltzer (Vodafone) to explore why cash flow has become a central strategic priority for the business.
Our guests unpack how Vodafone has elevated cash flow from a traditional financial metric into a powerful strategic lever that actively shapes investment decisions, enhances operational agility, and underpins long-term shareholder confidence. They share practical insights into how this shift influences day-to-day decision-making and supports Vodafone's broader transformation agenda.
AI is no longer theoretical for treasury, it's operational. In this special visual edition of TreasuryCast, Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Grant Walker (Nestlé), Aniket Kulkarni (PwC), and Dr. Arif Esa (SAP) to cut through the hype and reveal what AI adoption really looks like on the ground in today's treasury functions.
In this candid and practical discussion, our panelists explores where treasurers should begin on their AI journeys, the data, governance and system foundations that truly facilitate success, how to build internal confidence and overcome cultural resistance, and the real-world lessons shaping credible, value-driven AI roadmaps for the years ahead.
In this first episode of our audible case study series featuring corporates from the latest Journeys to Treasury report, Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Bobbie Eiseman (Comcast) to explore the company's multi-year treasury transformation. From implementing a multinational notional pool to enhancing short-term borrowing strategies, Bobbie shares the milestones, breakthroughs, and tangible benefits for both treasury and the wider business.
Our guest also discusses the human and cultural challenges of centralising cash, rationalising banking partners, and upgrading ERP systems, while offering insights on future initiatives, cloud adoption, and the evolving role of treasury in a global enterprise.
Rapid market swings and rising governance demands are forcing corporates to rethink how they manage liquidity. Treasurers expect cash to be secure, accessible, and productive.
When global mobility technology company Vontier sought to optimise procurement payments and working capital across its European entities, it turned to banking partner BNP Paribas for assistance.
Alison Crossman (Vontier) and Corine Spier (BNP Paribas) explain how the partnership produced an innovative procurement card programme that streamlined supplier payments, strengthened cash flow, and set a blueprint for the next wave of digital card-to-account innovation.
Asia Pacific is redefining cross-border and real-time payments. While market volatility persists, data is becoming more actionable as treasurers prepare for faster decisions, sharper liquidity strategy and another year of intense regional momentum.
Babcock International Group has rapidly overhauled its global cash management. Since completing its core project in early 2023, the group has cut complexity, unlocked visibility over 95% of global balances, and reshaped treasury's role at the heart of the business.
Ericsson has taken a clear step in integrating sustainability across its financial operations, converting a long-standing umbrella guarantee facility with BNP Paribas into a sustainability-linked structure. The move not only strengthens its climate commitments but also signals a broader shift in how trade finance can contribute to the net-zero transition.
Nippon Express has transformed its approach to cash management, consolidating 96 local bank relationships in Europe into a single structure with BNP Paribas. The project gives treasury sharper visibility, stronger governance, and a seat at the centre of the group's worldwide ambitions.
How can treasurers manage the impact of continuing uncertainty and re-alignment in the trade space? Barclays' Jaya Vohra, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital, and Michaël Hache, Head of Trade Finance, Export Finance, Working Capital, France & Benelux, investigate the options and opportunities.
In today's world, liquidity management is a key area of focus for corporate treasurers and institutional investors alike.
Julien Fouré (Carrefour), Stéphanie Akhal, and Daniele Curci (Amundi) explore how various liquidity solutions can help corporates manage cash efficiently within a robust, risk-controlled framework. This candid discussion covers current market trends, short-term investment strategies, and practical ways to optimise cash while maintaining a focus on safety and performance.
Didier Vandenhaute (PwC) and Jan Dirk van Beusekom (BNP Paribas) reflect on the 10th anniversary of the Journeys to Treasury (JTT) report, exploring its evolution and the key moments that have shaped its status as a cornerstone of the European treasury community.
The conversation also covers this year's report highlights, including emerging topics capturing treasurers' attention. Didier and Jan Dirk share insights on how JTT continues to provide foresight to assist treasurers in navigating change, and hints at the initiative's next steps in supporting European finance professionals.
For many mid-size companies, a TMS is neither necessary nor affordable — and that's often where the discussion ends.
However, the value of equipping the treasury team to the same high standard as the rest of the organisation should not be underestimated, says Matthias Varenkamp (Cobase). Doing so, he believes, provides a clear path to future success. In this podcast, Matthias explains how achieving this level of capability is now both technically and financially more attainable for a much broader range of businesses.
In this episode, Danielle Johnson (Westpac) joins Vibhor Narang and Danielle Sharpe (Standard Chartered) to discuss the impact of the ISO 20022 transition on corporate and bank clients. They explore how multinational corporations and financial institutions are utilising ISO 20022 to revolutionise their operations, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges involved.
My Life in Treasury. Matt Grundy, Head of UK Treasury at Capital One Europe talks to TMI about the pressures, prospects, and possibilities he encounters within the UK subsidiary of this US financial giant.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world's largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 4th December 2025.
Real-time means different things to different treasurers, yet it consistently remains high on the agenda. Tom Alford (TMI) sits down with Steven Lenaerts (BNP Paribas) to explore why treasurers should view real-time as a catalyst for greater speed, insight and control.
Steven identifies key real-time payment options, highlighting where they deliver meaningful value. He also examines how security, tokenisation and AI are shaping the next phase of payments innovation, and offers practical guidance for treasurers who recognise real-time's potential but need a clear path forward towards implementation.
Tom Alford (TMI) is joined by Jim Fuell and Mark Shemie (J.P. Morgan Asset Management), who explore what's currently top of mind for the investor community and how these priorities are being addressed across the industry.
In this candid discussion, they examine the growing momentum behind corporate "step out" strategies, the market forces driving them, and the role technology now plays in execution, visibility and reporting. They also consider how digital innovations, including early-stage fund tokenisation, are beginning to shape investor behaviour and influence the future of short-term liquidity management.
Tom Alford (TMI) sits down with Veikko Koski (FinanceKey) to explore how the FinanceKey platform is helping treasurers build next-generation treasury infrastructure, automating workflows and improving control to make legacy systems shine.
Veikko shares the story from the company's founding and the founders' skillsets to the research and evolution behind the platform, highlighting how FinanceKey is shaping treasury operations and expanding its product suite to deliver greater value to users.
Tom Alford (TMI) sits down with Jukka Sallinen (Nomentia) to confront the reality of real-time treasury, where fragmented systems and legacy processes make achieving true cash visibility a persistent challenge.
In this candid conversation, Jukka explains why complexity is here to stay as new tools and processes enter the treasury marketplace, and highlights how upgraded controls, together with the right technology partner, can help treasurers manage integration, reduce risk, and build truly connected, resilient cash management.
In September 2025, John Gilsenan retired from his full-time role as Head of Compliance at investment firm Quilter Cheviot Europe, having forged a great depth of experience in the international financial services industry over his long career. A qualified Chartered Certified Accountant, Chartered Tax Accountant, and Licentiate of the Compliance Officers of Ireland, he spoke with TMI about what shaped his approach to an industry that has captivated him for decades.
Robin Page (TMI) sits down with Adam Taplinger (PwC) to explore why cash efficiency has become a strategic imperative for treasurers and CFOs in today's volatile markets.
In this episode Adam unpacks what cash efficiency truly means and why it is now a value-enabling imperative. He considers how leading treasury organisations are driving positive change through AI-driven forecasting and centralised payment models to unlock trapped cash, optimise liquidity, and build enterprise-wide resilience.
The opportunities and potential for tokenisation to support global liquidity management alongside traditional payments are there for the taking. Lewis Sun, Global Head of Domestic and Emerging Payments, Global Payments Solutions, HSBC, talks to TMI about the options for treasurers.
The existence of a treasury policy is not a given in every organisation, and neither is a regular update where one is in place. David Mathewson, Regional Director & Treasury Advisor, VUCA Treasury, makes the case for designing and optimising treasury policy in today's challenging environment.
By pooling cash across 12 Western European countries, Gedeon Richter has centralised half its liquidity. This has sharpened governance, lowered costs, and created a platform for regional and digital ambitions.
Through deep integration, automation, and a culture of collaboration, global hygiene and health company Essity has achieved 99% STP and reshaped how it manages risk, payments, and intercompany flows. The outcome is a treasury model 'that reaches for the stars' and one that others can learn from.
TMI's Tom Alford sits down live with Gavin Maclean (HSBC) to discuss how recent changes in instant payments regulation are likely to affect corporate treasurers.
Gavin explores the practical impact of Instant Payments Regulation (IPR) on treasurers, from transaction limits and fraud prevention to handling 24/7 payment volumes. He also discusses key findings from HSBC's 2025 Treasury Pulse Survey, including automation, AI, account rationalisation, cash pooling, and strategic bank management, highlighting how technology and digitisation are driving efficiency and insight.
As the Journeys to Treasury (JTT) collaboration marks its 10th anniversary, the project stands not only as a record of evolving treasury priorities but as a reflection of the profession's ability to learn and adapt – under pressure and often without fanfare. Here, we examine how the JTT report (and now event and podcast series) has become one of the most trusted spaces for shared thinking and for forecasting the future of treasury.
Jason Murphy is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Corporate Finance Advisory Group, Centrus. He is also currently the President of the IACT. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a past Chair of ACCA Ireland, with more than 25 years' investment banking and financial advisory experience. Murphy also lectures on Treasury Management and Derivatives for the Masters in Finance and Masters in Financial Risk Management at Trinity College, Dublin.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer (Blackwired) to explore how treasurers can strengthen their defences as banks shift from a detect-and-respond mindset to a predict-prevent-and-defeat approach to cyber risk.
Our guest explores how rising regulatory pressure, future threats like quantum-enabled ransomware, and how cybersecurity is becoming a genuine differentiator among banks. Dr. Wandhöfer also outlines what treasurers should ask of their providers to ensure resilience, reliability and safer cross-border operations.
Treasury management is rapidly transforming, and neural treasury (AI, Robotics, Machine Learning) is catapulting this evolution.
Ben Poole (TMI) speaks to Andrew Comas (Microsoft), Steve Wiley (FIS), and Ari Morris (EY) to explore how neural treasury is revolutionising corporate treasury, empowering teams with automation, AI-driven insights, and optimised decision-making.
As the financial industry shifts toward ISO 20022, the transformation isn't just technical, it's human. John Emerson, Caroline Ngigi, and Mohammed Rahim (Standard Chartered) examine how financial institutions are equipping their people to thrive in a new messaging paradigm. We explore how organisations are upskilling staff, rethinking cross-functional collaboration, and building the human foundation required to unlock the full potential of structured data and enriched payment flows. Tune in to meet the professionals turning ISO strategy into real-world impact.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world's largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th November 2025.
The strength of Journeys to Treasury (JTT) has always extended beyond the report itself. Its unparalleled value lies in harnessing the collective expertise of four leading institutions—BNP Paribas, PwC, SAP, and EACT—and their global networks of specialists. For a decade, a group of senior leaders have served as its stewards, opening their organisations, shaping its strategic direction, and ensuring its insights resonate with the treasury community worldwide.
Twelve years after spinning out from Pfizer, Zoetis has built a lean, centralised treasury that is digitally enabled and strategically engaged. Assistant Treasurer Michel Verholen reflects on the tools and tactics behind the transformation and how visibility, automation, and AI are setting the stage for what is ahead.
AI is no longer a distant promise. Step by step, treasury teams are using it to rethink how they work by combining data, technology, and human judgment. From virtual assistants to predictive models, real-world use cases are beginning to deliver results.
Faced with a product recall and €1bn in excess inventory in quick succession, Accell Group's treasury team found themselves facing a steep uphill climb. Their response: a full pivot from traditional cash pooling to an integrated in-house bank, all of which was designed, constructed, and implemented in record time.
Treasurers are intensifying their efforts to achieve instant cash visibility and control. Virtual accounts, APIs, and real-time data offer the potential for faster decision-making and more streamlined operations, as long as integration, regulation, and cultural change are managed carefully.
As the EU prepares to mandate Verification of Payee across the SEPA region, its implications are already under scrutiny. For corporates, the road may be bumpy, but with stronger identifiers, clearer implementation rules, and deeper collaboration, the destination is still within reach.
Corporates are preparing for the EU's instant payments regulation, but the path to adopting Verification of Payee is proving complex. Treasury teams are exploring practical ways forward while calling for closer collaboration between banks, regulators and technology providers.
At Comcast, what began as an ambitious clean-up of legacy accounts has evolved into a multi-year transformation that continues to reshape how treasury operates and how it's perceived. The treasury team hasn't just streamlined systems. It has rebuilt trust, unlocked cash, and earned a seat at the strategic table.
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Incoming and outgoing payments are central to a corporate treasurer's responsibilities because they directly impact liquidity, risk management, and operational efficiency. Today, treasurers face a wave of changes, from instant payments and ISO 20022 to digital currencies and e-invoicing, each of which has implications beyond simple regulatory tick-box exercises.
Evonik's treasury team has embedded automation at the core of its operations, from near-total payment straight-through processing to real-time liquidity dashboards. With integration, visibility, and control as guiding principles, the team is redefining how digital tools support risk management, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
DEME's treasury has evolved from decentralised roots to a strategic, centralised function. This sees the team tackling everything from forecasting blind spots, embedding ESG in financing, and navigating the promise and pitfalls of AI.
Vodafone is turning cash flow into a companywide mission. From payments to network build-outs, teams weigh the cash impact of everyday choices so the business can fund growth from within.
Treasurers are going back to fundamentals, according to the Treasury Survey 2025 from the European Association of Corporate Treasurers. Cash flow forecasting has returned to the top of the agenda, and while digital transformation is a focus, the work begins with systems, data, and skills rather than quick fixes.
This year marks the tenth edition of Journeys to Treasury, representing a full decade of collaboration, reflection, and forward-looking insights. Since its launch in 2016, the project has charted treasury's evolution inaspects such as cash pooling and centralisation, as well as the latest trends in automation, ESG, and AI. Over the years, much has changed. But one constant remains: the need for treasurers to master the fundamentals while preparing for the frontiers that lie ahead.
Tom Alford (TMI) speaks with Tory Hinton (Northern Trust Asset Management) to discuss findings of the 2025 Global Treasury Investments Survey, which collated insights from over 300 treasurers. They examine why liquidity remains a dominant concern, along with the rise of MMF adoption, evolving investment policies, and the growing necessity of technology and tokenisation.
Tory outlines the report's key takeaways, from the demand for instant access to cash to the widening divide between digitally advanced treasuries and those slower to innovate. The conversation also highlights emerging trends and offers practical guidance on turning insights into meaningful action.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with Sam Jacob (BNY) about why liquidity management remains front-of-mind as corporate treasury transitions further towards a digital ecosystem.
This candid conversation explores innovations such as tokenised MMFs, AI, and automation, and highlights how these tools enhance forecasting, optimise liquidity mobilisation, improve efficiency, and support strategic decision-making, while protecting treasury teams against regulatory, operational, and technological risks.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Arnault Gitzinger (Datalog TMS) to explore how treasurers can ensure that digitalisation serves their strategic goals rather than driving them. They discuss the extent of treasury's digital evolution and where automation should, and shouldn't, take hold.
This candid conversation covers integration challenges, regulatory standards and data security, alongside the growing role of AI, e-invoicing, and tokenisation. Our guest highlights how interoperability and collaboration between systems can unlock efficiency and visibility while keeping control, compliance, and risk management firmly in treasurers' hands.
Recorded live at Sibos in Frankfurt, TMI’s Eleanor Hill sat down with Carl Slabicki (BNY) to discuss the rapid rise in uptake of instant payments and what it means for corporate treasurers globally.
Carl shares how instant payments adoption is shifting treasury towards a real-time, 24/7 model, BNY’s cross-border strategy, and provides actionable corporate client examples that highlight how instant payments are transforming efficiency, liquidity, and decision-making.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th October 2025.
Live from the floor of the 2025 Sibos in Frankfurt, TMI’s Eleanor Hill speaks with Sanjay Wadhwa (360 ONE) about how treasurers can navigate asset-liability mismatches, balance leverage, and meet both CFO priorities and regulatory expectations.
Sanjay shares insights around building strong CFO-treasurer collaboration, maintaining high governance standards, and addressing market-specific challenges, including opportunities and nuances in India, offering practical insights for treasury teams aiming to align strategy, risk management, and corporate objectives.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) asks Yvonne Yiu and Sridhar Narayan (HSBC) how Asia’s treasury landscape is adapting to trade tensions, tariff shifts, and evolving supply chains.
Our guests explore the rise of digital banking, real-time payments, and AI-driven cash forecasting, offering corporate treasurers practical guidance on liquidity management, risk mitigation, and harnessing technology to navigate uncertainty and drive strategic growth across the region.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) and Pierre-Adrien Domon (Fund Channel) discuss the growing requirement from treasurers for real-time visibility and control over investments beyond cash balances, and how Fund Channel Liquidity aims to address these challenges.
This candid conversation highlights the platform’s data-rich environment, advanced analytics, and unique value versus other MMF platforms, while exploring how treasury’s approach to liquidity is set to evolve in the years ahead.
In this episode of Treasury Beyond Borders, Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with Rahul Badhwar and Allen Li (HSBC) about how treasurers can benefit from AI today, and where its limits remain.
They discuss the role of AI in automating workflows, improving data analysis, and supporting risk management – while underlining the importance of governance, transparency, and human judgement. The episode also introduces HSBC AI Markets, a platform that brings data, analytics, and execution together for more efficient treasury operations.
ISO 20022 isn’t just a messaging standard. It’s a catalyst for unlocking value across the payments ecosystem. In this episode, we zoom in on the practical realities of migration.
Nicolas Stuckens (Swift), Girish Raju, and Danielle Sharpe (Standard Chartered) explore what migration involves and when to approach it, outlining key timelines and resource considerations while examining the common challenges banks face. We also look at how banks are adapting to the transition and highlight tools and strategies that can help institutions navigate the journey more smoothly.
Discover how India is redefining global treasury strategy. TMI’s Eleanor Hill speaks with HSBC’s Aditya Lakhanpal and Mohit Agarwal to share essential insights for treasurers navigating rapid change in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
From UPI’s instant payments and the digital rupee to GIFT City’s rise and ESG integration, this episode explores the opportunities and challenges reshaping cash, liquidity, and risk management.
Can AI unlock the full potential of ISO 20022? The second episode in Standard Chartered's ISO 20022 Made Simple series focuses on how AI can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of ISO 20022 message processing.
Elena Strbac and Danielle Sharpe (Standard Chartered) deep dive on specific AI applications and discuss the potential ethical concerns and regulatory implications. They also look at the emerging AI-driven technologies and innovations.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 3rd September 2025.
Treasurers pondering the creation of an in-house bank may feel discouraged by the time and resources required to set one up. Catherine Porter, Head of Treasury at Arup and Joost Bergen, Founder of Cash Dynamics, offer a ‘warts-and-all’ review of the challenges and benefits that lie ahead.
The European Instant Payments Regulation which came into force a year ago, now requires all payment service providers in the Eurozone of the European Economic Area to offer SEPA instant credit transfers for incoming payments by January 2025 and for outgoing payments by October 2025 at the latest.
This regulation thus reaffirms its objective of accelerating the adoption of SCT Inst and aims for greater alignment with traditional SEPA credit transfers.
How are Europe’s treasurers adapting to a rapidly evolving landscape? Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by HSBC’s Yasemin Artar and Marwan Dagher to discuss the drivers reshaping corporate priorities across the region. From regulatory change and the implications of a Digital Euro to the rising importance of FX risk management and cash flow forecasting, Europe’s treasury priorities are in flux. Our guests also explore why AI and automation are moving from buzzwords to business-critical capabilities, considering what this means for the future of the industry.
The first episode of Standard Chartered's new podcast series explores how ISO 20022’s richer data formats and standardised messages can improve compliance and risk management in correspondent banking flows.
We cover the benefits which makes the process more effective, as well as sanctions screening, fraud detection and AML checks.
In this episode of TreasuryCast, Robin Page (TMI) is joined by TMANY's Seth Marlowe (The Treasury Whisperer) and Tim Hesler (New York University) to preview the 2025 New York Cash Exchange.
They discuss the big themes reshaping treasury while spotlighting must-see sessions including Treasury Tank, where fintechs pitch their innovations to expert judges, and the fast-paced Payment Squad, tackling treasury’s toughest payments questions. With esteemed speakers and valuable networking opportunities, discover why NYCE 2025 is unmissable.
How is the Middle East evolving as a pivotal gateway for global trade and finance? Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with HSBC’s Karan Khanna and Hani El Khoury to explore the region’s shifting treasury landscape.
Our guests discuss how energy transition strategies are reshaping funding models, the rise in popularity of ESG-linked instruments, growing interest in digital and blockchain-based solutions, and how MENA's treasurers are tackling FX volatility, liquidity, and talent demands.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th August 2025.
From mobile wallets to real-time reconciliation and in-app fraud reporting, the evolution of corporate card programmes is changing travel and expense management for treasurers. Innovation in the card space is driving better visibility, stronger control, and a more seamless experience for employees worldwide. But what does that mean in practice? Three experts give us the lowdown.
Recorded live at the SAP for Treasury and Working Capital Management Conference in Rome, Eleanor Hill (TMI) sat down with Mickey Ben Moshe (Teva Global Treasury) to discuss Teva's global transformation and the wider working capital and supply chain landscape.
Mickey reflects on Teva’s shift to a cash-sensitive organisation, highlighting how treasury played a key role in reshaping the company’s financial culture. He also explores treasury’s influence in driving operational excellence, the rising importance of working capital on the CFO agenda, and how SCF tools are helping to unlock liquidity.
Robin Page (TMI) is joined by Evaldas Balkys (The Baltic Treasury Association) to explore the rapid evolution of treasury in the Baltics. Evaldas shares insights into the rise of dedicated treasury teams, the influence of generational change, and how startups are shaping new expectations for the industry in the region.
Our guest explores the current knowledge gaps in Baltic treasury and why the timing is right for a dedicated association. Evaldas shares the vision behind Baltrea, its key initiatives, and how it aims to support treasury professionals looking to connect, grow, and shape best practices across the region.
In today’s evolving Greek financial environment – where access to liquidity remains a key concern for many companies and capital efficiency is essential for competitiveness – corporate finance teams are increasingly exploring alternatives to traditional shareholder remuneration models. One such approach gaining renewed interest is the script dividend: the distribution of dividends not in cash but in the form of newly issued shares.
Recorded live at the SAP for Treasury and Working Capital Management Conference in Rome, Eleanor Hill (TMI) caught up with Moritz Platt (Google Cloud) to explore how the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL) is helping regulated industries streamline payments and modernise treasury operations.
They unpack treasury tech myths, vendor noise, and transformation failures—offering insights on data readiness, smart tech selection, and why innovation shouldn’t be sacrificed for perceived safety.
Recorded live at the SAP for Treasury and Working Capital Management Conference in Rome, Eleanor Hill (TMI) catches up with Tinatin Biganashvili (Zalando) to debunk some common misconceptions around leveraging treasury technology.
Tinatin shares her candid views on tech selection, avoiding transformation pitfalls, approaching data dilemmas, and why there’s no perfect solution, only smarter, more realistic approaches to innovation.
APIs have often been cited as one of the most useful among the recently developed tools for treasurers, but are they really delivering? We look at current and future use cases, obstacles to adoption, and what exactly treasurers need to do in order to extract the most from this technology.
ESG is increasingly a core part of doing business today, and many corporates have established programmes to ensure they are meeting the related requirements of all stakeholders. Here, we explore how ESG can successfully be made part of daily treasury life.
In today’s unpredictable environment, shipping treasurers are no longer reacting to isolated financial risks, they’re dealing with fast-moving geopolitical events that shape liquidity needs, funding structures, and even the availability of credit.
Robin Page (TMI) is joined by PwC’s Eric Cohen and Koen De Smet to explore the findings of PwC’s 2025 Global Treasury Survey.
Our guests discuss how leading treasury functions are embracing modular technology, AI, and managed services to enhance resilience, visibility, and strategic impact. This quickfire conversation highlights evolving priorities around risk management, forecasting, and operating models as treasury continues its transformation into a digitally enabled, advisory-led function.
Recorded live at the recent SAP for Treasury and Working Capital Management Conference in Rome, Eleanor Hill (TMI) chats with Luke Carlson (Carlson Cash) about how treasury teams are embracing real-time tools and smarter tech.
From the evolution of bank connectivity to the rise of APIs, AI, and in-house banking, this candid conversation unpacks what’s driving real change. Listen today to gain actionable insights on optimising liquidity, managing risk, and staying agile in today’s volatile interest rate and geopolitical landscape.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by three esteemed speakers from BNY for a deep dive into what today’s shifting market conditions mean for corporate treasurers.
From US Treasury market uncertainty to evolving cash management strategies, this conversation explores liquidity fragility, foreign outflows, and inflation pressures — and considers how treasurers are responding with data-driven insights, discipline, and a renewed focus on resilience.
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In this special podcast episode, recorded at the SAP for Treasury and Working Capital Management Conference in Rome, Eleanor Hill (TMI) catches up with Rosamaria Violante (SAP) to explore the true state of modern treasury platforms.
They explore what makes a platform truly future-ready - including smart integration and real-time visibility, where AI is starting to deliver real value, and how treasurers can stay ahead of fast-moving tech trends without getting caught out by short-term fixes.
Although expected and anticipated, the trade war that began in early 2025 has concentrated minds with its magnitude and numerous twists. As this uncertain context weighs on international trade, Emmanuelle Petelle, Deputy Head of Trade Services, Societe Generale, assesses the stakes and challenges of trade finance for the coming months.
As digital transactions surge and fraud becomes more sophisticated, the ability to harness high-quality, structured data has never been more critical. It is now time for financial institutions to shift towards smarter, data-driven strategies, and ISO 20022 is the key enabler of this transformation.
As global trade dynamics shift, Shivkumar (Shiv) Seerapu, Head of Transaction Services, ING Wholesale Banking APAC, explores how the move from offshoring to friendshoring is reshaping trade flows across the APAC region. Here, he shares insights into the growing importance of regional partnerships, the rise of multi-country trade blocs, and how these changes are driving more resilient supply chains and inclusive economic growth.
It took Belgium-based Aliaxis, a global leader in fluid management solutions, 15 months to transform its 10-country LATAM treasury operations from a collection of disparate processes into a sleek, centralised powerhouse. The project, which earned the team the TMI Best in Class Treasury – LaTAm Award 2025, is described in detail here by Séverine Le Blévennec, Global Head of Treasury, Aliaxis.
Lessons from North America. With Marissa Adams, Regional Head of Europe and Americas, Global Trade Solutions and Melissa Hotzoglou, Head of Corporate Sales, US Markets and Securities Services, HSBC
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 4th July 2025.
In this environment of heightened trade uncertainty, Eleanor Hill (TMI) asks Melissa Hotzoglou and Marissa Adams (HSBC) how North American corporates are reassessing their FX and broader risk management strategies.
From supply chain realignment to scenario modelling and working capital optimisation, our guests offer practical insights to help treasurers enhance resilience, protect value, and align risk frameworks with shifting global realities.
Recorded live at the Treasury 360° Nordic conference in Stockholm, Eleanor Hill (TMI) hosts Netta Christensen, Carlo Macri (A.P. Moller - Maersk), and Truls Gustafsson (BNP Paribas) in an audible case study exploring how Maersk managed multiple European geographies through a single Euro account.
Discover how SEPA and virtual accounts enable treasury centralisation without sacrificing local agility, optimise liquidity, reduce complexity, and enhance pan-European financial control - offering key insights for scaling treasury operations across Europe.
TMI's Ben Poole is joined by Lakshan Fernando (Toyota Financial Services Corporation), Jenny Lee (Bank of America) and Joanna Forman (EY) to help corporate treasurers prepare for the looming ISO 20022 transition.
Our guests discuss key bank deadlines, technology implications, data opportunities, and how to avoid disruption. Packed with expert insights and practical considerations, tune in for your essential survival guide to help you manage the transition with confidence.
At the recent Treasury 360° Nordic 2025 conference in Stockholm, Eleanor Hill joined Dominic Lynch (YourTreasury) to discuss corporate use cases for stablecoins beyond faster cross-border payments.
Our guest covers risk factors, regulatory developments, and offers practical guidance for treasurers exploring stablecoins, including key questions to ask banks and technology providers.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th June 2025.
At the recent Treasury 360° Nordic 2025 conference in Stockholm, Eleanor Hill (TMI) sat down with Paulo Kubis (Electrolux Professional) to discuss how he built a treasury function from the ground up following the company’s spin-off.
Paulo shares practical insights on simplifying processes, building a high-performance team, and delivering a standout debut in the Swedish debt capital markets.
Recorded live at the recent Treasury 360° Nordic conference in Stockholm, Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with Wolt’s Group Treasurer, Annika Westerholm, about building a treasury function during rapid global expansion.
Learn how the Helsinki-based delivery platform brought structure, policy, and tech-driven efficiency - including improved cash flow forecasting - to support its growth across 30+ countries.
Airlines have made significant commercial progress since the pandemic, yet many still struggle with profitability. Standard Chartered explore the role of treasury in bringing this vital sector up to speed.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th May 2025.
Steering a course around the complexities of treasury and cash flow in today’s dynamic global environment can feel like being in the wheelhouse without an up-to-date sea chart – and treasurers face the ongoing challenge of adapting to these conditions. Here, in the third in a series of TMI guest columns written by leading experts from ING Transaction Services, Tibor Bartels, Head Transaction Services ING Americas, combines perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic. He offers insights into the evolving demands on treasurers, the role of technology, and the critical need for banking partners to bridge regional and global operations.
With disruption showing no signs of slowing in 2025, TMI's Tom Alford speaks with Paul Stafford, Co-founder and CTO of Deaglo, about a risk modelling blind spot that financial managers may be overlooking, and could avoid.
On Black Swan events, Stafford argues that while they can’t be predicted, they can be planned for. He challenges whether most risk managers, including treasurers, are truly equipped to respond when the unexpected hits.
In a world where payments are becoming increasingly rapid and interconnected, banks must adapt to meet the obstacles surrounding the need to improve existing systems and respond to the growing expectations of customers by offering an optimal user experience. Here, Société Générale’s Isabelle Poussigues, Global Head of Products and Network Management, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Frantz Teissèdre, Head of Public Affairs, Cash Clearing Global Transaction and Payment Services, discuss the best way forward for all stakeholders.
Following the recent row-back by certain US corporates on their DEI programmes, we explore the possible impact of curtailments through the eyes of those who have worked to establish them, and ask if it’s time for a rethink?
Why (and how) Treasurers Must Conquer their Digital Mountains Businesses are repeatedly told that data is the new gold/oil in terms of value to its owners. Yet sources of information can often be found scattered around the organisation as if it had little or no worth at all. In this exploration of data, we will seek to provide treasurers with a solid starting point for bringing structure to relative chaos.
Collaboration between fintechs and banks, an increasing trend in recent years, is also necessary to deliver useful solutions to treasurers, not just e-commerce merchants.
Explorations of AI in treasury management yield many questions for the cautious and adventurous treasurer alike. Barclays’ Divya Kesavan, Head of Corporate Data Science & Insights, Global Transaction Banking, and Ope Olomo, Innovation Director, European Transaction Banking, present a balanced view of AI’s role in treasury and beyond.
As elections reshaped the global economy in 2024, corporate treasurers are finding themselves having to navigate shifting trade policies, currency volatility, regulatory changes, and technological disruption. Agility, resilience, and strategic foresight will be the key to success in 2025 and beyond.
Now is the time for treasurers to future-proof their organisations’ methods of instruction to their banks and embrace digital channels of communication. Here, in the second in a series of TMI guest columns written by leading experts from ING Transaction Services, Anthony van Vliet, Global Head of Trade Finance and Working Capital Solutions, examines why it is time to swap the ageing inbox for a cutting-edge platform.
Cybercrime and fraud are the subjects of perennial concern for banks and corporates. And as the world continues to digitalise rapidly, opening up new avenues of attack for increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals, their worries are only intensifying.
What is keeping treasurers up at night right now? It’s a question that might once have had a straightforward answer – interest rates, currency swings, or cash flow visibility. But as geopolitical uncertainty collides with economic recalibration, trade realignment, and digital disruption, there’s no single thread to pull.
The fundamental goal of a private equity (PE) house – an investment firm that specialises in acquiring, building, and disposing of businesses – is to use its (often institutional) investors’ funds to buy companies it considers to be of ‘improvable value’. It will then set out a broad strategy to achieve that value, with the typical aim of holding its investment for around three to five years.
Automation offers treasurers a chance to make processes more efficient, save time and money, and enhance controls around cash management. For those just embarking on such a journey, understanding where to start and defining the goals is essential for a successful outcome.
Supply chains are critical to the global economy and recent events have demonstrated the need to minimise disruption and keep funds – as well as goods – moving. By allowing financial institutions to step into the payment cycle, supply chain finance gives corporate treasurers a useful tool to optimise their working capital, especially when times are unpredictable.
Koaloo.Fi’s online supplier financing solution is aimed at adding profitability and performance to the list of benefits afforded by ESG-enabled trade.
When the Chinese multinational Haier acquired Italy-based Candy, it consolidated and integrated the new European treasury into its group structure. The household appliance company grappled with multiple countries, entities and currencies across the region and needed to find a way to gain greater visibility and efficiency with its cash management.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 4th April 2025.
Contemporary treasurers face rising FX volatility, interest rate uncertainty, and geopolitical disruptions. How can they adapt?
Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with Rahul Badhwar (HSBC) and Volkan Benihasim (HSBC) about building resilience, improving forecasting, and leveraging AI. Our panel also explore liquidity shifts, supply chain realignment, and strategies for managing risk in an unpredictable world.
With interest rates declining, are MMFs still the ‘steady hand’ investors need in an uncertain world?
Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Sandrine Rougeron and Patrick Siméon (Amundi) to explore the core applications of MMFs, including liquidity, capital preservation, and competitive returns. Our guests discuss how MMFs compare to other short-term investments, why these funds deserve more investor attention, and how Amundi is innovating in the space.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th March 2025.
What does it take to succeed as a woman in finance?
In this special International Women’s Day episode, Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with Aurélia Normand (BNP Paribas CIB) about driving success as a female leader in transaction banking.
Aurélia shares insights on the power of mentorship, the responsibility of senior leaders in championing women, and how integrity influences decision-making under pressure.
Get direct insights into how AI can simplify and automate your treasury functions—transforming your team’s efficiency and boosting forecasting accuracy.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Naty Yifrach (Taboola) and Matthew Harlan (Nilus) to discuss how automation and AI is disrupting the treasury management space by providing real-time visibility into cash flow, more accurate cash forecasting, and automated cash reconciliation, empowering finance leaders with the tools they need to take control of their cash and become more strategic leaders.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Manish Kohli (HSBC) and Amit Mallick (Accenture) to explore how AI is revolutionising treasury, and in particular, commercial payments.
Our guests discuss AI’s disruptive impact on commercial payments, from fraud prevention and FX optimisation to strategic decision-making. They share practical insights on accelerating adoption and explain why, whilst not a silver bullet, AI holds immense potential to add significant value to treasury operations.
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The recently formed Baltic Treasury Association (Baltrea) aims to build a collaborative, treasury-focused ecosystem across the Baltic region.
In this discussion, the association's Founder and Advisory Group Chairman, Alex Ilkun, talks to Tom Alford (TMI) about Baltrea’s purpose, achievements, and future goals, highlighting its value to treasury professionals. Discover why Baltrea was created, who can join, and how it is shaping the region’s treasury landscape.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th February 2025.
In this candid conversation, Rijuta Jain (FIS) explores the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s payments landscape.
From fraud risks to increasing payment volumes and connectivity hurdles, Rijuta explains how payment hub technology resolves critical issues through AI-driven fraud detection, centralised processing, and seamless bank API integration.
Our guest also addresses common misconceptions around payment hubs and uncovers their full potential for businesses of all sizes.
Steve Wiley (FIS) examines how treasurers can address rising capital costs and volatility by leveraging AI and APIs.
Our guest explores strategies for improving liquidity management, enhancing cash forecasting, and tackling technology adoption roadblocks.
Discover key takeaways around how contemporary tools provide much-needed visibility to assist treasurers in navigating the current unpredictable financial landscape.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th January 2025.
Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Claus Bässler (Daimler Truck) to discover how Daimler Truck established an independent treasury following its spin-off from Mercedes-Benz.
Discover the critical priorities for day one, challenges encountered, and how treasury processes have evolved over two years. Claus also shares insights into the differences post-spin-off and offers practical advice for treasurers embarking on similar journeys. This podcast is a must-listen for those navigating treasury transformations.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th November 2024.
TMI’s Ben Poole speaks with Enhesa’s CFO, Laurent Marcelis, about navigating the challenges of rapid global growth.
Learn how the team has optimised treasury and finance processes, ensured efficient management of senior debt obligations, and supported financial stability throughout a whirlwind expansion. Laurent describers where treasury can add strategic value in the planning process, providing actionable insights for treasurers planning growth through acquisitions.
TMI’s Ben Poole sits down with William Potts and Nick Batty to uncover how Rotork, a global leader in flow control and instrumentation solutions, reshaped its treasury operations across APAC.
This candid discussion explores the drivers behind the company's transformation, from streamlining payments and collections with a global e-banking solution to enhancing FX management and implementing a cross-border cash pool centralised in Singapore. Learn why BNP Paribas emerged as their partner of choice for the project, as well as how aligning cash management globally delivered significant benefits.
Join Daniel Farrell (Northern Trust Asset Management), Karl Adams (ICD), and Jean-Philippe Bernard (John Deere Cash Management S.A.) as they explore how treasurers navigate risk and return in today’s market. Discover insights on diversifying portfolios, the appeal of MMFs, debunking liquidity myths, and planning for efficiency—all tailored to the challenges of the current interest rate environment.
Tom Alford (TMI) is joined by HSBC's Florence Tan to highlight the critical importance of establishing supply chain resilience.
Florence offers key insights on why treasurers have a crucial role to play in helping trade flows to run smoothly, from navigating geopolitical shifts and AI-driven digitalisation to defining ESG goals. Tune in for a candid discussion on tools and strategies to drive value in the SCF space.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Rajesh Vedantham (Standard Chartered) to explore the impact of ISO 20022 and the efforts being made to drive adoption of this new payments standard.
Don’t miss the key steps corporates need to take for successful ISO 20022 adoption, and the best practices around implementation. You’ll also hear views on the current progress of migration, leaders in the field and insights on how those falling behind can close the gap.
Peter Crawley (HSBC) joins TMI's Tom Alford in the TreasuryCast studio to discuss bank resilience and the common threats that are facing today's treasury operations.
With a running theme of how bank's are facing potential disruption, Peter outlines the critical questions treasurers should ask their banks, explains how real-time payments remain protected, and highlights how collaboration strengthens systemic resilience within an unpredictable world.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) joins Winnie Chen (Bank of America) to explore the evolving landscape of global payments and advancements in real-time cross-border transactions.
In their discussion, Chen and Hill examine shifting client needs and how these align with broader industry trends. They also emphasise the need for treasurers to pay attention to real-time capabilities, and outline key payment priorities for the months ahead.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) spoke with Sunday Domingo (Standard Chartered) at the 2024 Sibos conference to discuss the double-edged role of new technologies in finance, with a particular focus on what financial institutions are doing to protect their clients.
This candid conversation covers the evolving nature of threats and how criminals are now using AI to their advantage. They examine the impact of real-time payments and the risks of combining this with AI, emphasising the need to prevent real-time automated fraud. Domingo also outlines straightforward steps organisations can take to defend against the rising tide of cybercrime.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Maarten Lossie (ING) to reflect on the recent trends and developments within the cross-border payments space.
In this podcast, Hill and Lossie cover the challenges that financial institutions face in offering customers a seamless, user-friendly payments experience. They also discuss how the G20’s roadmap for cross-border payments is progressing, and consider what the future of payments could look like.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th November 2024.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Ole Matthiessen (Deutsche Bank) to discuss the issues that are top of mind for corporate treasurers in the Asia Pacific region, and which macroeconomic factors are at play.
They delve into how supply chains are shifting and how the approach of multinational corporations to managing these effectively has evolved. Also, they discuss how customer needs are changing and how business models are being transformed.
Jane Cooper (TMI) is joined by Bhriguraj Singh and Florence Tan (HSBC) to examine how the macro environment has affected global trade and why companies need to bolster their supply chains.
They also discuss how business models have changed, as well as how trade digitisation is progressing, and solutions are evolving. And, despite the major news events that have the potential to disrupt trade, Singh and Tan elaborate on the fundamentals that always remain.
Recently, Amit Baraskar (Thomas Cook India) joined Tom Alford (TMI) in Copenhagen to discuss how India is positioning itself as an innovative powerhouse in today's digital landscape.
In this podcast, Amit provides insight into India’s tech-driven society, examining the key factors propelling its rapid digital transformation. In addition, he explores the thriving fintech ecosystem, which has garnered strong support and investment, and discusses how treasury professionals are increasingly involved in this space.
ION Treasury's Jacqui Drew sits down with Tom Alford (TMI) to uncover how corporate treasuries can effectively calculate and leverage ROI in their TMS evaluations.
Jacqui considers whether treasuries are typically expected to provide an ROI metric during the assessment phase, explores ways to calculate ROI based on company-specific goals, and identifies key criteria for tracking success throughout a TMS' lifecycle. She also provides valuable advice on optimising ROI for treasurers, ensuring both impactful buying decisions and long-term vendor relationships.
Michael Smith (Winterflood Securities), Bryn Jones (Rathbones Group), and Sarah Boyce (ACT) join TMI to discuss the UK’s most significant debt capital market reforms in a generation.
They explore the impact of the new UK Listing Rules and POATRs framework, the growing inclusion of retail investors, and what these changes mean for issuers and investors alike. Our panelists also debate the consequential benefits and challenges of these reforms for UK debt markets.
Fiona Horsewill (HSBC), Vivek Ramachandran (HSBC) and Manish Kohli (HSBC) discuss how global trends are impacting the future of securities services, global trade, and cross-border payments.
They cover the major trends in the current landscape, including how global trade flows are shifting, the progress of trade digitalisation and what can be done to increase the pace of adoption. Also, they delve into the wave of changes that is impact the payments infrastructure, including the migration to ISO 20022 and how payments are adapting to new business models. Finally, they look to the future with the new technologies that are taking hold, such as digital assets and tokenisation.
Jane Cooper (TMI) is joined by Manoj Dugar and Mark Evans (HSBC) to discuss how global payment trends are evolving and how financial institutions and corporates are adapting.
They delve into why the current payment trends are important, and why it is necessary for organisations to adapt to the latest technological advancements. They also cover the challenges that institutions face with payments, and where their priorities lie. Also, they discuss the current developments with international payments and whether the world is truly ready for real-time cross-border transactions. And finally, they elaborate on the progress that is being made with ISO 20022 and the different approaches that financial institutions and corporates have been taking to realise the full benefits of the new standard.
Matthew Davies (Bank of America) joins TMI's Tom Alford to explore the latest developments emerging from the ever-changing payments landscape that treasurers should be conscious of.
Matthew highlights the benefits of tools like BofA’s Virtual Payables Direct for both buyers and sellers, and examines the potential impact of the upcoming EU instant payments regulation. Lastly, our guest considers how treasury departments are adapting to the rapid pace of technological change.
Tom Alford (TMI) welcomes Christof Hofmann (Deutsche Bank) to the TreasuryCast hotseat for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of treasury.
Our panel explores today’s key concerns and opportunities, the evolving role of treasury operations, and the relevance of centralisation amidst advancements in automation and cash visibility. They also discuss the impact of regulation, including ISO 20022, and the growing importance of real-time treasury.
Viktoriia Savchuk (ING Ukraine) joins Tom Alford to examine the remarkable resilience of Ukraine’s treasury and banking sectors amidst the ongoing war.
They discuss how businesses are managing to operate under extraordinary circumstances, the disruptions to banking services, and the National Bank of Ukraine's efforts to stabilise financial services within the country. Additionally, they consider the economic impact of the EU Commission’s recommendation to open accession negotiations.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, Tom Alford (TMI) sits down with François Masquelier (EACT) to discuss the future of corporate treasury, with a particular focus on the impact of AI and automation.
They discuss treasury's evolving role, its integration with other business functions, and whether CFOs can effectively assume treasury responsibilities. Francois also shares key strategies for treasurers to future-proof their careers and embrace upcoming challenges.
Jane Cooper (TMI) is joined by Kim Chebator and Zhu Kuang Lee (HSBC) to discuss how digital innovation is driving change for clients and what this means for securities services.
They delve into how client behaviour is changing, what innovation looks like in practice, and what kind of challenges there are when it comes to adopting the latest innovations. Also, they discuss sustainability and ESG, and the demand for ESG-related investments. Finally, they share their insight about how the potential of innovations can be realised and the importance of being agile.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th October 2024.
With businesses in countries as diverse as Greece and Vietnam, EDP presented BNP Paribas with a cash management conundrum.
In this podcast, Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Celma Pires (EDP) and Mariana Lapeyre (BNP Paribas) to discuss the complex solution that has vastly simplified the day-to-day treasury tasks of the global energy group.
Michelle Yeoman (Awakened Executives) sits in the TreasuryCast hotseat to offer solutions to the pressures that come with leading a high-performing team.
Michelle identifies key risks, including unchecked stress, and offers effective strategies for resilience. Listen to this podcast for valuable insights and practical exercises to foster balance and sustained performance in treasury teams.
Warren Anadachee (SAP) joins TMI to discuss a very particular area of ESG, namely why corporate treasurers should pay attention to carbon accounting.
In this podcast, our expert guest examines regulatory pressures, corporate treasury readiness, and the role of MMF providers in engaging with carbon accounting.
Warren Anadachee spoke to TMI in a personal capacity and his views do not necessarily reflect those of SAP.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Summa Simmons (Victoria's Secret) who shares her treasury journey, including the major milestones in her career to date.
Listen to this podcast to uncover best practices in treasury, focusing on team dynamics and the crucial role of interpersonal skills. Hear Summa's advice on building the right team, empowering your colleagues, and fostering innovation, with actionable insights treasurers can use to drive success in their own departments.
After a period of relatively high inflation and rates, the macro environment is starting a new chapter.
Aviva Investors’ Tony Callcott and Alastair Sewell discuss the impact tumbling interest rates will have on cash management strategies, whilst examining why MMFs remain an attractive option for corporate treasurers.
Cedric Guarnotta (DataLog Finance) joins Eleanor Hill (TMI) to discuss how emerging AI solutions can benefit corporate treasurers.
Our guest casts a keen eye on how AI is transforming treasury functions compared to traditional technologies and offers actionable insights for treasurers beginning their AI journey. The discussion also addresses AI's current limitations, the role of personalised algorithms across industries, and the importance of data quality.
In this edition of TreasuryCast, Amedeo Gallina and Lirka Bibezic (BNP Paribas) sit down with Eleanor Hill (TMI) to discuss innovation in the digital payments space, with a focus on e-commerce marketplaces.
Our guests cast a keen eye on significant trends currently reshaping the digital payments landscape, including the rise of buy-now, pay-later options, and real-time payment rails. Furthermore, they consider how new regulations and initiatives, including PSD3 and EPI, are unifying the payments experience across Europe. Additionally, they share valuable advice on addressing emerging fraud tactics and leveraging technology to redefine payment strategies.
TMI's CEO, Robin Page took time out to chat with Xiaoling Che (HSBC) for a crash course in basic Chinese in advance of the 2024 Sibos conference, taking place 21-24 October in Beijing.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th September 2024.
Mark O’Toole, Head of Sales & Partnerships – Americas, Fides, joins Jane Cooper, TMI’s Editor, to talk about the current problems with bank portals and connectivity and why it is an important issue.
In this podcast, they also discuss what can be done to address the challenges, the alternatives to a TMS, and what treasurers should consider for the future.
John Coker (British Car Auctions) and Tom Wood (HSBC) join Eleanor Hill (TMI) to discuss how digitalisation can transform business – and treasury. They discuss how digital business models are different, the factors that are driving them, what this means for treasury professionals.
In this podcast, John also shares the BCA journey, offering insight into what is required from the treasury team to ensure the company remains a market leader in wholesale B2B vehicle sales.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th August 2024.
For the third episode of the 2024 Journeys to Treasury podcast series, Ben Poole, TMI, is joined by special guests Clare Rowley, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), and Séverine Le Blévennec, Aliaxis, to discuss the Legal Entity Identifier's (LEI's) role in financial services, and, in particular, how it impacts and benefits corporate treasurers.
Our guests highlight key use cases for the LEI in payments, uncover how to navigate the challenges of integration, and share insight into global pilot projects undertaken by GLEIF.
In the second edition of the 2024 Journeys to Treasury podcast series, Daniel Wong (BAT) talks to Ben Poole (TMI) about the successes gained from BAT's $5bn bond issuance.
Amidst an environment characterised by high inflation and interest rates, the BAT team has effectively addressed refinancing risks - significantly reducing debt maturities and yielding EPS savings. In this podcast, our guest explores the project's strategic execution and its future implications for corporate financing.
For the inaugural edition of the 2024 Journeys to Treasury podcast series, TMI's Ben Poole invites Jörg Bermüller (Merck Group) into the hotseat to find out more about how the treasury team at Merck fully automated its FX cash settlement.
Transacting large volumes of cash was creating a vast array of pain points for the multinational, to combat this the team transformed four key processes - SSI updates, settlement matching, payment processing, and Swift GPI integration. Discover how this transformative project boosted efficiency and strengthened fraud prevention, setting a new standard in treasury operations.
Having outgrown its legacy operating model, S4Capital was looking for a holistic solution to manage intercompany netting. Opting for an entirely new structure, the implementation programme was able to emphasise speed and efficiency.
Christof Nelischer (S4Capital) and Renée Guldemond (Media.Monks) explain how S4's innovative and intuitive data feed and formatting methodology now meets all requirements for managing intercompany netting. This structured process and its TMI Award-winning outcome, both testaments to effective teamwork, are explored in this podcast.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 4th July 2024.
Fresh from the ACT's recent Annual Conference in Liverpool, Chris King (Dukes & King) joins Eleanor Hill (TMI) to share actionable insights for treasurers from the event.
Against a backdrop of combatting complacency and driving proactive risk management, our expert speaker shares his personal highlight reel – covering in-depth sessions around high-performance strategies, sustainability, and FX policies.
Ferenc Melczer (Zoetis) joins TMI's Eleanor Hill to discuss the benefits of sophisticated hedging strategies, identifying how they can assist in overcoming challenges in the current FX and commodities landscape.
In this audio deep-dive, our guest explains the difference between hedging according to balance sheet forecasts versus P&L forecasts, including benefits and pitfalls, and considers whether risk management can ever be a means of adding value rather than simply maintaining control.
Corporate treasurers are at the tiller as they help their companies navigate the increasing ESG challenges. While global standardisation around ESG is still a work in progress, a recent innovative framework developed by Societe Generale can help to increase transparency and credibility in this space. TMI caught up with Marie-Gabrielle De Drouas, Head of ESG within Societe Generale’s Global Transaction Banking department, to find out more.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) sat down live in Copenhagen with Mahmoud Iskandarani, Head of Treasury at Bolt, a company responsible for over 1% of card payments in Europe.
In this podcast, Mahmoud highlights the critical role of the treasury department in Bolt's automation journey. He explains how they modified the initial treasury setup to align with the company's business model, selected the appropriate tools, and implemented solutions to overcome various challenges.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Deepak Bhalla (Infosys), David Tilley and Rajeev Rathi (BNP Paribas) to share the lowdown on an impressive receivables purchase facility established by Infosys.
Join our guests as they provide a deep dive into the initiative, from strategic drivers and initial scope, to tailoring the program to local requirements and overcoming implementation challenges with BNP Paribas.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) recently sat down with Lena Myklebust (Equinor) at the Treasury 360° conference in Copenhagen to provide valuable advice to treasury teams considering an in-house banking structure.
In this podcast, our guest provides a comprehensive audible guide outlining requirements for implementation - including primary requirements, key participants, and issues treasurers must be aware of. Additionally, Lena offers her recommendations for beneficial technologies that can assist treasurers on their implementation journey.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th June 2024.
If the execution of FX hedging takes so long that it erodes any protection hedging provides, you know that something has to be done.
When Hans Ljøen joined leading Norwegian seafood producer Lerøy Seafood as Head of Treasury two years ago, this was one of the first issues he tackled. TMI caught up with him live from the conference floor at Treasury 360° in Copenhagen to find out more, alongside details of Lerøy's currency risk management automation project.
The security, liquidity, and yield offered by MMFs enable treasurers to look beyond bank deposits, while ESG MMFs can help support broader organisational goals.
In this podcast, Sandrine Rougeron, Patrick Siméon, and Patrick Carletto (Amundi) consider the headline trends in the MMF space - including regulation and security, and explain why it is imperative for contemporary treasurers to maintain a diversified portfolio.
At the recent Treasury 360° Conference in Copenhagen, Lei Wang Giæver (Crayon) sat down with TMI's Eleanor Hill to discuss her remarkable journey from growing up in China to an extensive career in the Norwegian treasury sector.
In this podcast, Lei Wang shares how her career path has provided her with a unique approach to influencing corporate culture and outlines strategies for driving meaningful change.
Ben Poole (TMI) welcomes DBS' Terence Yong and Sameer Khan to the virtual TreasuryCast studio to discuss recent and anticipated sustainability trends in Asian supply chains.
Amid a significant trade shift in the region, our guests explain how digitalisation is enhancing traceability in sustainable finance, and offer practical advice on how treasurers can contribute to driving a sustainable supply chain future.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Brandy Newhof (Walmart) and Preeti Chaturvedi (HSBC) to talk about the opportunities emerging from the real-time payments arena, and the associated complexities treasurers should keep abreast of.
In this podcast, our guests provide insight into integrating financial and operational cycles, real-time cash pooling, and the notion of just-in-time payments. Discover how these innovations can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and assist in liquidity optimisation in today's digital business landscape.
In this quickfire FX Hub podcast, TMI's Editor, Eleanor Hill invites Lisa Dukes (Dukes & King) and Simon Manwaring (NatWest Markets) to discuss the relevance and purpose of the FX Global Code, including the benefits for signatories.
Our guests provide clear advice on how corporates can sign up for adoption, and explain how, through its proportional framework, the code can help treasurers to benchmark best practice in their FX operations.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 3rd May 2024.
In this quickfire podcast, Robin Page (TMI) invites Tory Hazard (ICD) to discuss Tradeweb's pending acquisition of ICD and the implications for treasurers.
Our guest elaborates on the advantages for ICD clients gained through access to Tradeweb's diverse investment product catalogue and highlights the expanded ICD presence in APAC markets, resulting from the merger. Additionally, Tory provides the lowdown on ICD's newly introduced Portfolio Analytics tool, which is shaking up portfolio risk management and compliance within the industry.
Tom Alford (TMI) is joined by Macer Skeels to discuss what sets FinanceKey's solution apart in the treasury landscape as a TMI-Award winner.
Macer offers an in-depth examination of FinanceKey's functionalities, highlighting its strengths in simplifying bank connectivity, defining its intended target audience, and outlining exciting future development plans.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Duang Wollring and Bertie Sanders to discuss Equinix and Bank Mendes Gans' long-standing collaboration, which has tackled a vast array of treasury challenges.
Our guests provide a detailed account of Equinix's liquidity management journey, emphasising the importance of efficient fund utilisation and addressing cash surplus.
Furthermore, they explore the benefits of BMG's cash pooling solution, showcasing operational efficiencies and trapped cash liberation. Reflecting on the partnership’s success, they stress the necessity of comprehensive pre-implementation analysis and offer insights for future projects.
For this special edition of TreasuryCast, Robin Page (TMI) invites Simon Hoffmann and Daniele Truini (Treasury 360) about what to expect from the highly anticipated Treasury 360 Nordic conference.
Our guests provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the event's inception, share more information about this year's themes, topics, and speakers, and identify what makes Treasury 360 stand out from other industry events in Europe - including how to balance the needs of delegates and sponsors to make it a mutually beneficial experience.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th April 2024.
In a post-pandemic commercial landscape, real-time treasury takes centre stage for many businesses.
However, the need for treasurers to tackle an increasingly diverse set of responsibilities calls for operating models that reach beyond traditional transactional functionalities, into the domain of the strategic and value driven.
In this podcast, Aziz Parvez and Venkat ES (Bank of America) join TMI's Tom Alford to share their thoughts on the connected concepts of On-time Treasury and the Treasury-as-a-Business (TaaB) model, highlighting the benefits and practicalities of implementation.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th March 2024.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Erwan Le Grand and Triveen Kanapathy (HSBC) to explore the often-overlooked potential of corporate cards in B2B and international business development.
In this insightful discussion, our guests share valuable advice around implementing and optimising corporate card programs. Discover how these cards serve as efficient supplier payment tools, delivering working capital benefits and streamlining processes for businesses worldwide.
Tom Alford (TMI) invites Catherine Berman (CNote) to explore the realm of impact investing.
Our guest uncovers the advantages of impact investing compared to conventional investment tools, and dispels myths about perceived risks. Furthermore, Catherine shares essential considerations for treasurers considering these instruments, including impact effects to liquidity and yield, and highlights how impact investing improves current levels diversification.
Treasurers have faced a shifting risk terrain over the past 24 months, with over three quarters of respondents to PwC's 2023 Global Treasury Survey highlighting interest rate and FX risk as major concerns.
In this podcast, Eleanor Hill (TMI) recruits PwC's Michiel Mannaerts to provide expert advice around how treasury teams can proactively manage macroeconomic challenges and improve their hedging strategies in 2024.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th February 2024.
In PwC's 2023 Global Treasury Survey, nearly three-quarters of respondents acknowledged treasury's involvement in their company's payment process. But are treasury departments equipped to meet the broader business' payment demands?
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Koen De Smet (PwC) into the TreasuryCast hotseat to answer this question. Our guest examines pivotal treasury concerns currently being tackled through advancements in payments technologies, and explores how vendors are helping to support.
Moreover, Koen offers insight into strategies to mitigate dependency on ERPs for payment processing, and sheds light on the hesitancy surrounding real-time payments infrastructure adoption.
Discover actionable insights as a panel of industry experts delve into critical trade finance topics.
Explore the evolving ETDA landscape and its impact on global trade, tackling supply chain disruptions, liquidity concerns, and decentralisation challenges. Uncover the keys to corporate transition, from overcoming barriers to tech adoption to the benefits of streamlined processes. Finally, gain practical guidance for initiating your journey towards tech integration.
While 83% of treasurers now consider sustainability, only around one-third have formal policies with measurements.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Javier Guijarro (PwC) to explore why this disconnect exists, and identify the barriers holding treasurers back from formalising ESG approaches.
Elsewhere in the podcast, our panel considers the impact of ESG considerations on future decision-making around cash management structures and solutions, concluding with key takeaways for treasurers wanting to advance their ESG initiatives in 2024.
In this podcast, Suzanne Perry (RELX), Christof Nelischer (S4 Capital), and Alex Griffiths (Fitch Ratings) provide insight into how corporate treasurers are positioning around credit risk, and identify the factors that could have a material impact on credit quality over the coming 18 months.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 9th January 2024.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) embarks on a treasury innovation journey alongside Chris van Dijl (Cugavadi) from the perspective of a treasury consultant.
Emphasising the importance of optimising data amidst today's challenging operating environment, Chris details his mission to move treasuries forward by breaking free from legacy systems and embracing cutting-edge technology. Furthermore, our guest uncovers technology's crucial role in helping treasurers to make informed choices, highlighting Treasury Delta's RFP platform which aids treasurers in simplifying the selection process.
Patrick Kunz (Pecunia Treasury & Finance) joins Eleanor Hill (TMI) to explore the key elements that define a high-performing treasury consultancy in today's financial landscape.
In this podcast, learn how technology enhances advisory efficiency and cost-effectiveness, emphasising crucial aspects. Gain insights into Pecunia's strategic partnership with Treasury Delta, revealing advantages for consultants and clients in RFPs. Lastly, receive valuable advice around on how to effectively leverage future tech considerations like RPA, APIs, and AI, while unraveling the delicate balance between data-driven approaches and human expertise.
For the latest edition of TMI and PwC's 'Assessing the Future' podcast series, Aniket Kulkarni (PwC) shares his insights on digital enablement and the trends emerging from this space covered in PwC's 2023 Global Treasury Survey.
Our guest explores the evolving tech landscape, highlighting key technologies relevant to corporate treasurers. Furthermore, discover the factors that give data analytics and visualisation tools preference today, both from an operational treasury perspective, and learn strategies to leverage these vital technologies for added business value.
Dominic Lynch (GoStudent) takes TMI Editor, Eleanor Hill, on a whistlestop tour of his treasury journey so far, from his role in Bitpanda's treasury team to the founding of his risk scoring fintech, Value Block.
Discover the allure of treasury with insights from our expert guest who delves into the perpetual fascination with risk. Furthermore, gain firsthand wisdom from implementing treasuries at multinational corporate companies, uncovering the challenges, client benefits, and personal growth achievements. Finally, uncover the potential and recommended traits for aspiring treasurers in a continually evolving landscape.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th December 2023.
James Leather (Corium) joins Eleanor Hill (TMI) to pinpoint how innovation is defining the future of corporate treasury, and explain why setting up an interim treasury and advisory firm was crucial from an innovation standpoint.
Learn about Treasury Delta's innovative contributions to the industry, how treasurers can benefit, and the efficiency gains possible. Uncover the unique aspects of TreasurySpring and why its credit ratings analysis goes beyond traditional labels, and hear words of advice around how you can make the most of innovative treasury offerings today.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by David Cunningham and Naveed Anwar (Citi) to discuss current offering available to treasurers that will drive payments innovation.
In this candid discussion, our guests envision how tools such as APIs, paired with regulatory shifts, will facilitate a wave of benefits for treasury teams. Furthermore, in the context of digital currencies, David and Naveed consider how a Regulated Liability Network might be used to de-risk and accelerate commercial bank payments, and benefit end-users such as treasurers.
Join Geert Wouters, Anje Reybrouck (DEME Group), and Lenie De Ridder (BNP Paribas) as they unravel the intricacies of DEME Group's treasury transformation.
Our guests provide an overview of the strategic planning that led to increased control over company-wide payments and the optimisation of DEME's treasury system infrastructure. Furthermore, discover the challenges faced pre-transformation and the multiple post-project benefits. Don't miss this candid discussion containing valuable advice for those embarking on their transformative journeys.
TMI's Tom Alford invites Alex Griffiths (Fitch Ratings) to discuss climate-related ratings and analysis for investors.
Our guest explores the accuracy of current assessment models, the need for enhanced climate analysis, and the role of Fitch Climate Vulnerability Signals (Climate.VS) in helping investors and companies navigate climate impact. Griffiths emphasizes Climate.VS's focus on transition risks and offers insights on investor responses to climate transition uncertainties. Tune in for a crucial discussion on navigating climate risks in corporate ratings.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th November 2023.
Tom Alford (TMI) invites Nicolas Cailly (Societe Generale) to share his thoughts on the burgeoning role of real-time payments in treasury.
Real-time payment mechanisms growing at scale around the world, yet business use is relatively limited compared to consumers, how can this 'cause for pause' amongst treasurers be resolved? Our guest explores to what extent treasurers are both ready and willing to overcome adoption and technical issues to adopt secure real-time payments, and shares his key action points for treasurers to leverage them to their full potential.
AI has truly captured the zeitgeist in 2023 and generated endless headlines worldwide. But what does AI and the advance of large language models such as ChatGPT mean for corporate treasurers?
Mario Del Natale (Johnson Controls), Jan-Willem Attevelt (Automation Boutique), and Bob Stark (Kyriba) explore how treasurers can approach this technology to best unlock the benefits it can offer today, what treasurers need to do to make the most of AI, and how it interacts with the existing treasury technology stack. Our guests also cover obstacles to using AI, as well as look ahead to the impact that AI might have on the profile of the treasury team of the future.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, Robert Dekker, Group Treasurer at T-Mobile joins Tom Alford (TMI) for an in-depth discussion covering T-Mobile Netherlands' progression from a carve-out with no treasury function to a standalone company with a full treasury function.
Our guest delves into the changes in systems, personnel, and policies post-carve-out, and shares insights on the challenges faced during the treasury build-out. Furthermore, Dekker explains the importance of giving treasury a strong voice amidst broader business changes and offers advice for those embarking on a ground-up treasury build.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Bruno Mellado (BNP Paribas), who reveals how treasury teams can leverage e-invoicing to unlock a multitude of benefits around cash and liquidity management, embedded finance, data extraction, and automation.
Furthermore, our guest considers where the industry is positioned in terms of making e-invoicing mandatory, including whether regulators are properly aligned on standard and formats, and examines the pitfalls around implementation.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Carl Cooper (J.P. Morgan Payments) who delves into a plethora of hot topics in the transactional FX space.
Our guest identifies treasurers' main concerns around cross-currency payments and considers how these have changed in recent times. Furthermore, Carl examines whether key strategies and instrument for managing cross-currency payments can deliver gains as well as mitigate risk. Other topics include how local currency pricing can be used to capture new FX revenue streams, and the value of having a global banking partner when managing transactional FX.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Alex Fleischman (Nomentia) who provides a summary of the continuing development of treasury technology with a particular focus on payments.
Key topics in this discussion include - what role will instant payments and APIs play in the future of cash management and whether the migration to ISO20022 will remove payment format pain once and for all. Furthermore our guest considers whether the renewed interest in APIs has caused traditional approaches, such as In-house Banks to become redundant.
For this special edition of TreasuryCast, Baris Kalay (Bank of America) joins TMI's Tom Alford to tackle a host of new pressures corporate treasurers are facing in 2023.
Our guest explains why working capital management has become a key priority in the current landscape and considers whether treasurers are doing enough to meet demands in this space. He also examines whether on-time is a suitable and achievable model for treasury, and looks at the ways in which treasurers are becoming increasingly strategic due to the expectation to tackle a wider scope of duties.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Danielle Weinblatt and Ali Ansari (Taulia) to discuss the intriguing nature of embedded finance in treasury.
With reference to practical examples, hear how your business can effectively leverage embedded finance, and gain a better understanding of the adoption and roll-out process. Furthermore, our guests cover how this integration is revolutionising the B2B marketplace and trade relationships.
Vinay Mendonca (HSBC) and Gert Sylvest (Tradeshift) join Eleanor Hill (TMI) for an informal discussion around driving supply chain resilience through embedded finance.
Our guests identify the challenges that corporates are facing in the supply chain space and consider the ways in which treasury teams can leverage ecommerce to homogenise the trade finance funding gap. Furthermore, find out more about a recent collaboration between HSBC and Tradeshift which is helping to produce embedded finance solutions to facilitate supply chain resilience for corporates.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Zachary Brown (ICD) to discuss the launch of ICD's Portfolio Analytics, an AI-driven reporting solution that aggregates investment data for dashboard views of exposures that also allow treasury professionals to drill down into details to see underlying data.
During this engaging discussion, our guest takes us on a whistlestop tour of the key features of this cutting-edge tool, using real-world examples of how its analysis and reporting capabilities are having a transformative impact on the way treasurers manage risk.
Tom Light (Citi) joins TMI's Eleanor Hill to provide his insight on the trade and supply chain innovations that treasurers would be advised to keep abreast of.
Amidst a a turbulent macroeconomic environment, our guest considers options available to corporates looking to shore up their supply chains, and the B2B ecommerce solutions that are poised to help treasurers support trade transactions.
Loic Leonard (ION Treasury) joins Tom Alford (TMI) to share his thoughts on payment hubs and currency exposure management automation.
Our guest takes us through a detailed overview of the payment hub feature included in ION's new Wallstreet Suite TMS and explains how this element is meeting clients' needs in areas of automation and visibility. Furthermore, Leonard unravels a compelling revelation shared by features across ION's extensive TMS portfolio, underlining that treasurers, irrespective of their organisation's size, face parallel challenges and opportunities.
Dider Vandenhaute (PwC) joins Eleanor Hill (TMI) to discuss the second theme from PwC's 2023 Global Treasury Survey - cash efficiency becoming paramount.
Looking at contemporary challenges across cash, capital, and liquidity management, Vandenhaute provides advice on how to achieve an optimised cash and liquidity structure - considering key solutions and technologies available on the market. Furthermore, our guest looks at the current bank rationalisation trend, and considers the justification of this method during an era of heightened sensitivity around counterparty risk.
Amol Dhargalkar and Jackie Bowie (Chatham Financial) join TMI's Eleanor Hill to cover the role of alternative capital sources, and its benefits over traditional means.
Our guests identify alternative sources that may be appropriate for treasurers, as well as the drivers behind adoption. Furthermore, they consider the current level of uptake including global hotspots.
In this insightful podcast, our guest Dany Eder (Barclays) provides insight into the potential future of the payments landscape and how this is shaping global finance as a whole.
Furthermore, our guest examines how payments could evolve to become more inclusive, citing how treasurers can prepare their departments for these developments.
Jeremy McDougall and Joanna Forman (EY) join Eleanor Hill (TMI) to discuss why corporates need to embrace ISO 20022 immediately.
Learn how treasurers can harness its data-rich capabilities to enhance working capital and cash management, with our guests providing practical examples to illustrate. Furthermore, discover impact on corporate treasurers, including structured address block requirements, and the strategic considerations for a seamless transition.
Vanessa Manning (MUFG) talks to TMI's Eleanor Hill about how shifting South Asia trade corridors are impacting corporate treasurers.
Our guest explores the implications on trade flows in EMEA and beyond, including key challenges for treasurers, and explains the role of standardisation in enhancing efficiency. Furthermore, Manning considers how the notion of increased connectivity via standards such as ISO 20022 and API tools is driving the emergence of new trade ecosystems.
Gavin Maclean (Lloyds) discusses instant payment adoption across various geographies and its implications for corporate users.
Delving into common adoption issues, Maclean explores strategies to boost corporate adoption of faster payment methods. Our gest also covers how to mitigate FX risk in cross-border transactions and technology's role in evolving commercial card payments so they can be harnessed as a working capital tool.
With the ISO 20022 migration well underway across the banking community, Stephen Lindsay (Swift) considers its industry-wide impact.
Our guest considers if there is an increase in momentum for corporates to adopt ISO as standard and whether there are opportunities to address current fragmentation. Furthermore, Lindsay provides advice to banks on how they can better aid their corporate clients throughout the transition using value-added services.
How have the needs of SMEs evolved in recent years when it comes to making low-value international payments?
Gayathri Vasudev (J.P. Morgan) joins TMI's Eleanor Hill to answer this question, providing her vision for the future of cross-border payments over the next 10 years. Our guest also considers how correspondent banking is adapting to changing demands in this space, and highlights the primary considerations of using Swift Go and DLT for low-value international payments.
How are corporates mitigating risk in the trade finance space?
To answer this question, Eleanor Hill (TMI) enlists the help of Suresh Subramanian (BNP Paribas), who gives a detailed snapshot of the current macro environment, explaining how geopolitical pressures are impacting supply chains, and raising significant liquidity concerns. Our guest also provides a silver lining, highlighting the opportunities coming to the fore amid global uncertainty.
In this insightful podcast hosted by TMI's Eleanor Hill, Christian Stolcke (Bank of America) examines the connectivity challenges facing financial services in 2023.
Our guest explores the technologies essential for global financial connectivity, with a particular focus on DLT and API standards, and addresses the risk of exclusivity amongst institutions with the capacity for faster project execution. Stolcke also touches on ISO 20022's impact on payments, the need for collaboration in the financial ecosystem, and the goal of achieving global connectivity for all.
Supplier-led financing solutions for releasing cash have grown to become a major element of international supply chains.
However, for those unfamiliar with such solutions, they can seem daunting – and the terminology around them can also be confusing, especially since different providers refer to these products by different names.
In this podcast, TMI’s Editor Eleanor Hill explores the fundamentals of trade receivables finance and trade receivables securitisation with Maurice Benisty (Demica) and Ingmar Bergmann (IMB Consulting).
To answer this question, Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Mark Evans and Lewis Sun (HSBC) who highlight the exciting developments that are helping treasurers to 'get payments right' and meet rapidly changing client expectations.
Our guests explore the tools and platforms on offer that are allowing corporates to seamlessly integrate payments with trade and FX across geographies, explaining why keeping abreast of payments developments is paramount to staying competitive.
Samuel Mathew (Standard Chartered) joins Eleanor Hill (TMI) to unravel the challenges stemming from delayed tracking information in trade deals.
Find out how solutions like Trade Track-It, TradeTrust, and SGTraDex are enabling users to drive greater trust in data exchanges and the acceptability of digital documentation. Furthermore, discover how, in Samuel's role as ICC Banking Commission Steering Group Vice-Chair, major trade regulation concerns are being addressed.
Philip Panaino (Standard Chartered) joins TMI's Eleanor Hill to cover the pressing concerns of corporate treasurers in relation to payments.
Tune in for valuable insights that will reveal the direction of payments management over the next 12-18 months, including the predicted challenges and opportunities, and the products and services that treasurers have at their disposal. Furthermore, gain a better understanding of the real value of partnerships and collaboration that will help facilitate a holistic payments experience for the entire financial ecosystem.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Standard Chartered's Michael Spiegel to discuss how treasurers can navigate the obstacles contributing to sluggish ESG progress.
In this podcast our guest questions whether companies are suitably committed to sustaining a positive future, particularly in the supply chain space, and looks at the support available to them to make headway in their ESG journeys.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th October 2023.
What is the impact of shifting trading conditions, and how is this reshaping the way treasurers do business?
For the fourth edition of HSBC and TMI's Sibos Spotlight series, Eleanor Hill invites Vivek Ramachandran (HSBC) to discuss the opportunities and challenges emerging from the ever-evolving global trade landscape, including the intersection of supply chain management, ESG, digital innovation and treasury functions. Our guest also explores the role of banks in aiding their clients' transition to a new trade reality.
In the third episode in TMI and HSBC's Sibos Spotlight podcast series, Manish Kohli (HSBC) sits down with TMI's Eleanor Hill to explore key considerations for corporate treasurers in today's digital landscape.
Our guest delves into the processes and technologies that treasury teams should prioritise, focusing on their rationale and outcomes, and outlines consequences for those who fail to embrace digital transformation. Additionally, he examines the pivotal role banks play in enhancing client data management, and their significance in helping to achieve real-time treasury success.
In this podcast featuring PwC's Bruno Lopes, we explore major shifts in corporate treasury roles over the last 24 months and consider what this could mean for the future.
53% of respondents to PwC's 2023 Global Treasury Survey believe strategic thinking to be crucial, but only 24% feel like strategic partners. We examine how the industry can bridge this gap, and ensure treasurers are more tactically positioned. Subsequently, we assess whether treasurers have sufficient resources to take their team forward, and if, with the current war for talent, they can harness third-party services in the recruitment process.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th September 2023.
In the second episode in the HSBC Sibos Spotlight series, Eleanor Hill invites John O'Neill and Zhu Kuang Lee (HSBC) to discuss the innovative activity happening around asset tokenisation.
In this candid deep dive, our guests identify the emerging use cases for tokenisation, touch on the future trends that could accelerate the adoption of digital assets, and explore the challenges that HSBC's Orion platform is addressing for corporate treasurers in a tokenisation context.
Why is trade finance ripe for digital disruption?
To answer this question, TMI's Eleanor Hill invites Stephanie Betant and Bhrigu Singh (HSBC) into the hotseat to discuss the transformative potential of digital trade, and the benefits it holds for treasurers.
In the first of TMI and HSBC’s Sibos Spotlight series, our guests cover how digitalisation within trade finance empowers SMEs and reduces risks, how regulation influences the industry’s ability to progress in digitising trade, and the ways in which treasurers and fintechs can work together to encourage the adoption of digital trade tools.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Treasury Expert and Author, Adesola Orimalade, to discover how he ventured into the profession, his current endeavours, and his vision for the future of treasury.
Amid looming challenges like AI, lack of young talent, and budget constraints, why does he champion empathy as a pivotal skill for treasury leaders? Unearth the insights from his recent book, where he delves into the balance between empathy, materialism, and leading a fulfilling career.
Whether you're a treasurer or just curious, don't miss Adesola's invaluable advice on thriving both in the boardroom and beyond.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 4th August 2023.
Cedric Guarnotta, from celebrated TMS provider Datalog Finance, is our latest TreasuryCast guest, who joins Eleanor Hill (TMI) to discuss how treasurers can make data more valuable through FP&A.
Our guest considers the challenges FP&A teams are facing as a result of current market volatility, highlights the critical importance of high-quality data, and argues why, in a landscape where headlines are dominated by AI, human expertise remains central to FP&A activity.
The CFO no longer cares about your cash forecast! They need more.
To support the CFO, Treasurers need to evolve beyond visibility into cash by making forecasting actionable – surrounding cash forecasts with data to enable intelligent investing, borrowing and working capital decisions to drive strategic growth and company valuation.
Find out how to make your forecasting actionable in this podcast, featuring Victor Vertic (Aroundtown), Bob Stark (Kyriba), and Ben Poole (TMI).
Continuing on our journey looking into the future of payments, Lee McNabb, Oliver Butcher, and David Silver (NatWest) join TMI's Eleanor Hill for a candid discussion regarding the application of digital assets in a treasury context.
In this podcast, our guests consider the impact of CBDCs across the financial ecosystem, including the potential for standardisation, and consider whether alternatives enabled through blockchain are still piquing the interest of corporate treasurers across the globe.
The treasury team at C. H. Robinson set out to reinvent its cash and liquidity management structure within Europe. To do so, they adopted a strategy focused on automation and process efficiencies across key European treasury activities.
With evolving business models, rapid treasury digitisation and a slow economic outlook dominating the news cycle, it's no secret that this is a challenging time for treasurers.
Natasha Condon and Martijn Stoker (J.P. Morgan Payments) consider how treasurers can best adapt to this period of uncertainty and its subsequent challenges. As well as sharing their key opportunities and concerns, our guests provide advice on how best to leverage:
- Alternative hedging strategies
- APIs to facilitate grown
- Disruptive technologies including AI and DLT
- Tools for working capital optimisation
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th July 2023.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, TMI's CEO, Robin Page, is joined in the hotseat by Didier Vandenhaute and Eric Cohen (PwC), who assess the 6 key themes identified in the recent PwC Global Treasury Survey, and explain why they are front of mind for the world's leading treasurers and CFOs in 2023.
For this special edition of TreasuryCast, TMI CEO, Robin Page, invites two distinguished guests from the Treasury Management Association of New York (TMANY), David Miller and Tim Hesler, to provide a sneak preview of the topics central to this year's New York Cash Exchange Event.
Built around a key theme of risk management, this September's conference programme also promises to offer treasurers insights into managing short-term working capital, recruiting and retaining talent, and how to operate in a high-rate environment.
New York Cash Exchange will take place from 12-14 September 2023 at the Jacob Javits Center, NYC.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th June 2023.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Michiel Radder and Sergio Ammassari (BNP Paribas) who reveal the latest developments in the Belgian and Italian treasury markets.
With an overarching focus on innovation, our guests consider how new cash forecasting tools are giving more autonomy back to treasurers, why more education is required around use cases for instant payments, and how banks and technology providers are reacting to the growing appetite for multifaceted offerings from treasury departments.
How does a global organisation set themselves up to prevent and detect the evolving threats from cybercriminals?
To answer this question, TMI’s Eleanor Hill invites Paul Gillen, Senan Moloney, and Jo Cox (Barclays) into the virtual TreasuryCast studio.
In this podcast, our guests get to the bottom of how the fraud landscape has developed in recent times, and identify actionable steps that treasury teams can take to prevent and detect threats. Furthermore, they consider how Insider Threat behaviour typically manifests itself.
Paolo Catena (iGuzzini illuminazione) explains why good customer service is fundamental to the success of every bank/client relationship.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Lisa Dukes, Co-founder of corporate finance and risk management firm, Dukes & King, to discuss the importance of the global FX code of conduct for corporate companies.
In this candid conversation our guest explains the drivers behind the initiative and why, in an era of stakeholder scrutiny, corporates would be well advised to fast track adoption. Furthermore, Lisa clearly explains the next steps for any companies that are interested in signing up.
Technology and novel business models are emboldening SMEs to tackle new overseas markets in the quest for rapid growth.
In this podcast, Ray Suvrodeep and Jon Denny (HSBC) shed light on the myriad of treasury challenges these small firms face during a growth phase, and distinguish the critical factors that facilitate successful cross-regional expansion.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th May 2023.
Three specialists from NatWest discuss the importance of unity between FX and payments in today's international operating environment. In this candid discussion, guest speakers from NatWest - Lucy Grimstead, Amanda Lovewell and Nick Pedersen - consider best practices for mitigating currency risk, provide examples around how infrastructures such as APIs and distributed ledger technology (DLT) could be a gamechanger for FX and payments, and contemplate the extent that FX can be successfully embedded in cross-border payments journeys.
TMI explores some of the options open to treasurers wanting to revisit their investment policies - asking, in particular, if the search for yield is now on or off the agenda.
Adam Last and Marcus Pask (Barclays) join TMI's Eleanor Hill to identify how the as-a-service (AAS) model can add value to treasury functions in 2023.
Amongst a wealth of insights, our guests examine how AAS products can facilitate further technological development including AI, advise on areas of caution when setting up a third-party integration, and consider how the flexibility of cloud-based services is helping businesses to easily evolve as their needs change.
Turbulent times call for strong financial risk mitigation. Amol Dhargalkar (Chatham Financial) tells TMI that hedging strategies should now become the centre of attention.
For the second episode of TMI and BNP Paribas’ regional snapshot podcast series, Eleanor Hill invites two guests from BNP Paribas to discuss critical happenings in the APAC treasury space.
In the midst of a challenging economic environment, Krishna Sampath and Edwin Chan (BNP Paribas) examine the impact of rate hikes and inflation on Asian treasury departments, consider whether a watertight ESG strategy remains a top concern in 2023, and explain how treasury functions can support growth opportunities for corporates in the region.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th April 2023.
TMI and BNP Paribas are delighted to present a new podcast series which highlights critical developments in the global treasury space.
For the first edition, Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Fernanda Sacramento and Triné Alimena (BNP Paribas) to pull back the curtain on treasury markets in the Americas, with a particular focus on the US and Brazil.
Our guests consider how treasurers have adapted to shifting market forces - including globalisation and regulation, consider the changing nature of payments as a result of digitalisation, and evaluate how regional treasury departments are responding to the evolving liquidity and cash management needs of their corporate clients.
APIs are often touted as a silver bullet for real-time treasury needs, and the integration of disparate systems. But are APIs all they’re cracked up to be?
In this podcast, Ignacio Sanchez-Miret (Barrado), Ed Lopez (Calastone) and Eleanor Hill (TMI) answer the awkward questions around implementation and get to the truth around APIs’ suitability for treasury tasks.
As part of the Corporate Treasury 101 series, TMI Editor, Eleanor Hill, is interviewed by Guillaume Jouvencel (PwC Switzerland) and Hussam Ali (Procter & Gamble).
In this discussion, Eleanor identifies the ways in which the financial publishing industry has evolved over the last few decades, and provides a detailed overview of the TMI mission.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th March 2023.
Cash forecasting accuracy is central to treasurer’s capacity to optimise liquidity in a highly volatile macroeconomic environment. Ed Barrie (Treasury4) and Dr Hui Gong (Westminster Business School) examine the most effective approaches to forecasting.
Swarm Learning is a new decentralised AI technology co-invented by Hewlett Packard Labs that combines exchanges to yield a ‘global’ or swarm intelligence. Eng Lim Goh (Hewlett Packard Enterprise), explains how it works.
Instant payments enables treasury to hold on to precious liquidity for longer, while real-time collections offer significant working capital advantages.
In this podcast, Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Javier Orejas (IATA) and Rishi Munjal (Kyriba) who discuss recent developments in real-time payments and what they mean for corporate companies.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Paco De Haro and Gibran Maqsood (Barclays) to examine the hot topic of FX - covering hedging, payments, and everything in between.
In this content rich discussion, our guests consider what treasurers can expect from the FX landscape in 2023 - including major currency trends, the implications for hedging as a consequence of current volatility, and the latest solutions available on the market to capture FX risk at source.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 3rd February 2023.
Listen to this audible case study, which provides a lens over the details of a recent cash flow hedge accounting project undertaking by the JT Group treasury team.
JT Group's Treasury Technology Director, Jean-Baptiste Disdet, is joined by Christian Mnich (SAP) and Aniket Kulkarni (PwC Switzerland) who deliver a detailed overview of the company's treasury transformation - including the challenges encountered, implementation journey, and subsequent cash flow benefits of the project.
Furthermore, our guests explain how the case study echoes themes raised in the latest edition of Journeys to Treasury, a unique collaboration between BNP Paribas, PwC, SAP and the EACT.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th January 2023.
While treasurers might not feel the impact of MMF reforms in Europe for years, the proposed changes currently being debated at European Commission level endanger the utility of one of the most popular forms of MMF used by corporate investors across the continent.
Two experts from NatWest share the inside track on how treasurers can better manage FX risks by shaking up legacy processes and old-fashioned thinking, improving data collection through APIs, and embracing automation.
As the perennial debate continues around the pros and cons of a centralised treasury, Saliha Ferroud plots a route to an efficient and streamlined group treasury function.
Etihad Airways recently raised US$1.2bn in the first sustainability-linked loan in global aviation with terms that relate to all three areas of ESG. Here, Etihad's CFO, Adam Boukadida, gives TMI the lowdown on the ground-breaking transaction.
What are the steps that treasury teams can take to remove roadblocks in processing international payments? TMI's Eleanor Hill invites Daniela Eder, Gibran Maqsood, and Karsten Becker (Barclays) to answer this question.
Here, our guests consider the payments hurdles that treasurers need to overcome from an FX perspective, explain how APIs are contributing to the real-time environment, and highlight how solutions such as ISO 20022 are enhancing efficiencies within the payments ecosystem.
Sandra Shen (Actualize Consulting) joins TMI's Tom Alford to offer professional insight into what defines successful treasury project management.
Our guest provides expert guidance on how to assign roles and leadership during project planning stages, considers the importance of mitigation strategies for cost over runs and unforeseen delays, and explains how to balance the day-to-day running of one’s treasury alongside sizeable projects.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th December 2022.
The pressure to comply with ESG initiatives is being felt by corporates like never before, with ESG-compliance a common concern among treasury departments. TMI talks to Lavinia Bauerochse (Deutsche Bank) about treasury’s next vital decision.
Our latest TreasuryCast guest, Aman Narain (HSBC) sits down with TMI’s Eleanor Hill to consider the ways in which treasury might be impacted by embedded finance.
In this podcast, Aman explains the differences between embedded finance and BaaS, shares his hopes for the future in this space, and provides the lowdown on HSBC’s new partnership with NetSuite, which aims to enable the bank’s customers to provide banking services over their own platforms.
UniCredit's Raphael Barisaac and Massimo Ortino explain how the firm’s new strategy in transactions and payments reflects the dynamics of a changing global market.
TMI invites three experts from NatWest to explain why risk management needn’t be a Herculean task in the year ahead.
The treasury community has risen to the ongoing challenge of rising interest rates and inflation, with corporate cash serving as the sought-after safety net.
Here, Daniel Farrell (Northern Trust Asset Management) and Karl Adams (ICD) consider how the latest MMF reform proposals affect short-term investments, and what the shift away from negative rates means for corporate investors.
The loans market has predominantly moved to forward looking term rates, and both corporate borrowers and global lenders are increasingly turning to CME Term SOFR as the forward looking risk-free benchmarks to support their activities.
Listen to this podcast, featuring Gavin Lee, Marco Bianchi (CME Group), Jeff Diorio (PMC Treasury), and Ben Poole (TMI) to learn about how to efficiently transition from USD LIBOR, the opportunities this robust and transparent rate creates for corporate treasurers, and the pitfalls to avoid on your transition journey.
TMI's Eleanor Hill invites Neil Atkinson, Nadine Lagarmitte, and Vinay Mendonca (HSBC) to discuss the critical treasury topics and conversations highlighted at this year's Sibos conference in Amsterdam.
Amongst a wealth of market insights, our guests consider the most critical developments emerging from the payments space, including the viability of CBDCs, how the digital agenda is progressing within trade finance, and if a shift to T+1 settlement cycles for securities can be achieved in both developed and emerging markets.
TMI's Eleanor Hill invites Neil Atkinson, Nadine Lagarmitte, and Vinay Mendonca (HSBC) to discuss the critical treasury topics and conversations highlighted at this year's Sibos conference in Amsterdam.
Amongst a wealth of market insights, our guests consider the most critical developments emerging from the payments space, including the viability of CBDCs, how the digital agenda is progressing within trade finance, and if a shift to T+1 settlement cycles for securities can be achieved in both developed and emerging markets.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th November 2022.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th November 2022.
Former corporate treasury professional, Valerie Heng (Deloitte) joins Eleanor Hill to discuss the hot topic of treasury transformation, alongside other key shifts treasurers should be aware of.
In this podcast, Valerie uses her knowledge of the Asian Treasury market to explain how the role of the treasurer is expanding in the region. Furthermore, she considers if current supply chain disruption has brought other Asian treasury hubs into the spotlight, or if Singapore remains the be-all and end-all.
Former corporate treasury professional, Valerie Heng (Deloitte) joins Eleanor Hill to discuss the hot topic of treasury transformation, alongside other key shifts treasurers should be aware of.
In this podcast, Valerie uses her knowledge of the Asian Treasury market to explain how the role of the treasurer is expanding in the region. Furthermore, she considers if current supply chain disruption has brought other Asian treasury hubs into the spotlight, or if Singapore remains the be-all and end-all.
Imagine if trade finance applications were fully collaborative and corporates could communicate with every trade participant via an open digital hub.
In this podcast, Vincent Almering (Interfood Holding B.V.) and Enno-Burghard Weitzel (Surecomp) explain to TMI's Ben Poole how collaborative trade finance can streamline the guarantee process, centralise visibility and unlock liquidity to secure finance faster.
Imagine if trade finance applications were fully collaborative and corporates could communicate with every trade participant via an open digital hub.
In this podcast, Vincent Almering (Interfood Holding B.V.) and Enno-Burghard Weitzel (Surecomp) explain to TMI's Ben Poole how collaborative trade finance can streamline the guarantee process, centralise visibility and unlock liquidity to secure finance faster.
Three trade finance experts from Societe Generale join Ben Poole (TMI) in the virtual TreasuryCast studio to discuss critical developments in the trade space that are particularly impactful to corporate treasurers.
In this podcast, Isabel Santos, Ariel Emirian and Pierre-Antoine Barreault consider how digitalisation could finally negate the use of paper from trade processes and transactions, the relevance of ESG in a trade finance context, and how current geopolitical events are bringing additional challenges into this space.
Three trade finance experts from Societe Generale join Ben Poole (TMI) in the virtual TreasuryCast studio to discuss critical developments in the trade space that are particularly impactful to corporate treasurers.
In this podcast, Isabel Santos, Ariel Emirian and Pierre-Antoine Barreault consider how digitalisation could finally negate the use of paper from trade processes and transactions, the relevance of ESG in a trade finance context, and how current geopolitical events are bringing additional challenges into this space.
ING's Bert Van Drie and Simon Kaptijn sit down with Eleanor Hill (TMI) to discuss the evergreen topic of treasury centralisation.
Our guests consider the evolving technologies helping treasures to centralise and identify areas where their capabilities are overestimated, as well as the stumbling blocks preventing treasurers from reaching their centralisation goals.
ING's Bert Van Drie and Simon Kaptijn sit down with Eleanor Hill (TMI) to discuss the evergreen topic of treasury centralisation.
Our guests consider the evolving technologies helping treasures to centralise and identify areas where their capabilities are overestimated, as well as the stumbling blocks preventing treasurers from reaching their centralisation goals.
Chris Jameson (Bank of America) and Tim Renew (Banked) speak with TMI's Eleanor Hill about the expansion of Bank of America's Pay by Bank solution to Euro currency payments.
Our guests provide the low down on the solutions capabilities, and explains what clients can expect from the latest development phase.
Chris Jameson (Bank of America) and Tim Renew (Banked) speak with TMI's Eleanor Hill about the expansion of Bank of America's Pay by Bank solution to Euro currency payments.
Our guests provide the low down on the solutions capabilities, and explains what clients can expect from the latest development phase.
Lee McNabb (NatWest) joins TMI's Eleanor Hill in the TreasuryCast studio to provide listeners with a valuable overview of the current happenings in the crypto marketplace.
Our guest separates fact from fiction, clarifying the main misconceptions about digital currencies. Furthermore, find out the key considerations around establishing crypto as an interesting asset class for treasurers, and hear key takeaways about how treasury teams can prepare for the future of crypto assets and CBDCs.
Lee McNabb (NatWest) joins TMI's Eleanor Hill in the TreasuryCast studio to provide listeners with a valuable overview of the current happenings in the crypto marketplace.
Our guest separates fact from fiction, clarifying the main misconceptions about digital currencies. Furthermore, find out the key considerations around establishing crypto as an interesting asset class for treasurers, and hear key takeaways about how treasury teams can prepare for the future of crypto assets and CBDCs.
How are corporate treasurers’ liquidity needs changing given today's high interest rates and inflationary pressures?
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Martijn Stoker (J.P. Morgan Payments) to take a fresh look at liquidity strategies in the current challenging macroeconomic environment, including how well-equipped treasurers are to tackle these pressures, and how they can uncover hidden or trapped pockets of cash.
How are corporate treasurers’ liquidity needs changing given today's high interest rates and inflationary pressures?
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Martijn Stoker (J.P. Morgan Payments) to take a fresh look at liquidity strategies in the current challenging macroeconomic environment, including how well-equipped treasurers are to tackle these pressures, and how they can uncover hidden or trapped pockets of cash.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Christof Hofmann to take a deep dive into the latest developments surrounding payments.
In this informative discussion, our guest provides guidance on the most interesting payments developments for treasurers to be aware of, and considers whether treasury teams are doing enough to embrace the real-time environment, including what is holding back progress within this space.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Christof Hofmann to take a deep dive into the latest developments surrounding payments.
In this informative discussion, our guest provides guidance on the most interesting payments developments for treasurers to be aware of, and considers whether treasury teams are doing enough to embrace the real-time environment, including what is holding back progress within this space.
Next up joining Eleanor Hill (TMI) in the TreasuryCast hotseat is Bruno Mellado (BNP Paribas) to discuss all things SWIFT.
Our guest considers what SWIFT is doing to enhance payment controls and reduce fraud, SWIFT Go's function within the payments landscape, and why SWIFT is remaining relevant in an era defined by blockchain payments and CBDCs.
Next up joining Eleanor Hill (TMI) in the TreasuryCast hotseat is Bruno Mellado (BNP Paribas) to discuss all things SWIFT.
Our guest considers what SWIFT is doing to enhance payment controls and reduce fraud, SWIFT Go's function within the payments landscape, and why SWIFT is remaining relevant in an era defined by blockchain payments and CBDCs.
Chris Cox (Citi) joins TMI's Eleanor Hill to examine the latest developments in the trade finance space.
Our guest considers the areas wherein domestic and cross-border trade processes could be improved and how digitisation could assist in this journey, and reveals the top digital solutions present at this year's Sibos event.
Chris Cox (Citi) joins TMI's Eleanor Hill to examine the latest developments in the trade finance space.
Our guest considers the areas wherein domestic and cross-border trade processes could be improved and how digitisation could assist in this journey, and reveals the top digital solutions present at this year's Sibos event.
Jussi Lindberg (Banking Circle) joins Tom Alford (TMI) in the TreasuryCast hotseat from Subos to cover key developments in the FX and cross-border payments space.
In this podcast, our guest considers to what extent these factors are a challenge in relation to international expansion, as well as how cross-border payments be made more accessible, secure, and cost effective.
Jussi Lindberg (Banking Circle) joins Tom Alford (TMI) in the TreasuryCast hotseat from Subos to cover key developments in the FX and cross-border payments space.
In this podcast, our guest considers to what extent these factors are a challenge in relation to international expansion, as well as how cross-border payments be made more accessible, secure, and cost effective.
At this years Sibos conference, Richard Southey (ABSA) sat down with TMI's Eleanor Hill to discuss the current status of corporate payments and digitalisation across Africa.
Our guest provides a deep dive into the solutions and factors pushing Africa's digital agenda forward, including a cursory glance into the country's market-leading crypto adoption.
At this years Sibos conference, Richard Southey (ABSA) sat down with TMI's Eleanor Hill to discuss the current status of corporate payments and digitalisation across Africa.
Our guest provides a deep dive into the solutions and factors pushing Africa's digital agenda forward, including a cursory glance into the country's market-leading crypto adoption.
For our next podcast from Sibos 2022, Eleanor Hill (TMI) is going by BNY Mellon's Carl Slabicki for a candid discussion about the rise of Banking as a Service (BaaS).
Our guest proposes the real-world application for end-users such as corporate treasurers, and considers where BaaS may be headed over the coming 12-24 months.
For our next podcast from Sibos 2022, Eleanor Hill (TMI) is going by BNY Mellon's Carl Slabicki for a candid discussion about the rise of Banking as a Service (BaaS).
Our guest proposes the real-world application for end-users such as corporate treasurers, and considers where BaaS may be headed over the coming 12-24 months.
Susana Delgado (SWIFT) sits down with TMI's Eleanor Hill to cover the role of SWIFTGo in the treasury space.
Our guest delivers a comparison between the new solution and SWIFTgpi, provides the benefits for banks, and considers SWIFTGo's placement within the evolving payments ecosystem which encompasses digital currencies.
Susana Delgado (SWIFT) sits down with TMI's Eleanor Hill to cover the role of SWIFTGo in the treasury space.
Our guest delivers a comparison between the new solution and SWIFTgpi, provides the benefits for banks, and considers SWIFTGo's placement within the evolving payments ecosystem which encompasses digital currencies.
We keep hearing about working capital being back in the spotlight – but it’s always been a focus for treasury. What’s different now, though?
In this podcast, recorded at Sibos in Amsterdam, Eleanor Hill (TMI) asks Vanessa Manning (ING) if treasurers are truly ready to leverage real-time treasury to fulfil their working capital needs.
We keep hearing about working capital being back in the spotlight – but it’s always been a focus for treasury. What’s different now, though?
In this podcast, recorded at Sibos in Amsterdam, Eleanor Hill (TMI) asks Vanessa Manning (ING) if treasurers are truly ready to leverage real-time treasury to fulfil their working capital needs.
In our latest podcast from Sibos 2022, Joanne Fraser (Standard Chartered) talks to Tom Alford (TMI) about how treasurers can prepare for the future of payments.
By providing practical steps, our guest explains how treasurers should align their practices to launch their payments journeys, and establishes the solutions and practices that will add the most value for treasurers resolving payments issues.
In our latest podcast from Sibos 2022, Joanne Fraser (Standard Chartered) talks to Tom Alford (TMI) about how treasurers can prepare for the future of payments.
By providing practical steps, our guest explains how treasurers should align their practices to launch their payments journeys, and establishes the solutions and practices that will add the most value for treasurers resolving payments issues.
Andrew Bester (ING) takes a seat alongside Tom Alford (TMI) in our podcast studio at Sibos 2022 to discuss the progress and impact of ESG within treasury.
Andrew describes the current level of ESG adoption among treasurers and considers how concerned the industry needs to be around net zero strategies. Furthermore, he contemplates what needs to happen to elevate to the next level of ESG compliance within treasury functions.
Andrew Bester (ING) takes a seat alongside Tom Alford (TMI) in our podcast studio at Sibos 2022 to discuss the progress and impact of ESG within treasury.
Andrew describes the current level of ESG adoption among treasurers and considers how concerned the industry needs to be around net zero strategies. Furthermore, he contemplates what needs to happen to elevate to the next level of ESG compliance within treasury functions.
Why is digitisation the way forward in trade finance?
Carl Wegner (Contour) joins Tom Alford in TMI's podcast studio at Sibos 2022 to answer this question and more! Carl provides advice on how the trade space can begin effectively leveraging the power of digital tools, and considers to what extent the wide industry shares his positive view of the role of digital innovation.
Why is digitisation the way forward in trade finance?
Carl Wegner (Contour) joins Tom Alford in TMI's podcast studio at Sibos 2022 to answer this question and more! Carl provides advice on how the trade space can begin effectively leveraging the power of digital tools, and considers to what extent the wide industry shares his positive view of the role of digital innovation.
TMI's Tom Alford is joined by Maarten van Rossum (Barclays) to identify the developments that are essential to the future of payments
Our guest considers how far the current crop of payments solutions are delivering what corporate users really need, and subsequently provides his vision for the ideal payments offering.
TMI's Tom Alford is joined by Maarten van Rossum (Barclays) to identify the developments that are essential to the future of payments
Our guest considers how far the current crop of payments solutions are delivering what corporate users really need, and subsequently provides his vision for the ideal payments offering.
Tom Durkin (Bank of America) joins TMI's Tom Alford from this year's Sibos event in Amsterdam to discuss all things APIs.
Our guest provides an overview of the advantages of APIs in payments and how these translate into valuable benefits for corporates, and explains how Bank of America's CashPro Payment API is meeting client needs for payments connectivity.
Tom Durkin (Bank of America) joins TMI's Tom Alford from this year's Sibos event in Amsterdam to discuss all things APIs.
Our guest provides an overview of the advantages of APIs in payments and how these translate into valuable benefits for corporates, and explains how Bank of America's CashPro Payment API is meeting client needs for payments connectivity.
With interest rates rising as central banks try to contain inflation, a difficult balancing act is in progress. The responses of the various monetary policy committees are being watched with a keen eye by treasurers the world over as they consider their next actions.
Tarek El-Yafi and Karen Hom (Standard Chartered) share their views on the impact of the current inflationary cycle with TMI.
With interest rates rising as central banks try to contain inflation, a difficult balancing act is in progress. The responses of the various monetary policy committees are being watched with a keen eye by treasurers the world over as they consider their next actions.
Tarek El-Yafi and Karen Hom (Standard Chartered) share their views on the impact of the current inflationary cycle with TMI.
CNote is a tech-enabled impact investment platform – and a means for finance to be used as a “tool for economic justice”. Its focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion helps corporate and institutional investors use their capital to strengthen underserved communities.
Catherine Berman (CNote) talks to TMI about this growing opportunity, and outlines how investing via the platform does not typically require any investment policy changes.
CNote is a tech-enabled impact investment platform – and a means for finance to be used as a “tool for economic justice”. Its focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion helps corporate and institutional investors use their capital to strengthen underserved communities.
Catherine Berman (CNote) talks to TMI about this growing opportunity, and outlines how investing via the platform does not typically require any investment policy changes.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th October 2022.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th October 2022.
The application of digital innovation in the context of the trade finance space cannot be understated.
In this podcast, Vinay Mendonca (HSBC) and Carl Wegner (Contour) sit down with TMI's Eleanor Hill to discuss how, with powerful API tools at their disposal and a willingness to co-create, treasurers can capitalise on the increasingly digital trade finance environment.
Furthermore, our guests provide early insight into how APIs are being leveraged to facilitate data-based credit decisioning.
Why should treasurers be interested in CBDCs, and how can they prepare for an environment where these types of currencies are commonplace?
Returning to the hotseat after last year's digital asset deep dive, Mark Williamson (HSBC) joins TMI's Eleanor Hill, alongside special guest Søren Mortensen (IBM) to explore how attitudes have changed to CBDCs over the last 12 months.
Furthermore, our guests provide the low down on a ground-breaking project between HSBC, IBM and Banque de France that leveraged CBDCs to create an FX settlement capability.
As sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion matters continue to grow in importance for a range of corporate stakeholders, treasurers are in a prime position to support the transition to ESG-friendly practices.
Caroline Haas, Dr. Arthur Krebbers, and Gustavo Brianza (NatWest) join TMI's Eleanor Hill to consider practical ways for treasurers to engage with and support ESG, whilst also examining the barriers to progress.
In this podcast, TMI's Eleanor Hill catches up with Matthew Davies and Fernando Iraola (Bank of America) about the topics and challenges that are expected to be front of mind for treasurers at this year's EuroFinance conference.
With the macroeconomic landscape far more turbulent since the last event took place in 2019, our guests consider the innovations treasurers are embracing to keep pace, and provide insight into the technologies that they cannot afford to overlook.
Why is treasury transformation such a key topic in today's marketplace?
To answer this burning question, Michèle Zaquine and Myriam Radi (HSBC) join TMI's Eleanor Hill in the TreasuryCast hotseat. Our guests identify the cutting-edge tools and technologies treasures should embrace within their transformation journeys, and share their views on what makes or breaks a transformation project, supported by some specially selected client success stories.
The second edition of HSBC’s popular Sibos Spotlight series sees Surath Sengupta (HBSC) join TMI’s Eleanor Hill to explain why the appetite for sustainable supply chain solutions has accelerated.
In this ESG deep dive, our guest considers the supply chain reconfigurations corporates must be prepared for and identifies key action points for treasurers in terms of seizing sustainable SCF opportunities.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th September 2022.
We don’t have a silver bullet, but we certainly have a concept worth talking about” says Eurex’s Clive D’Souza, speaking about why getting ahead of changes in the marketplace for hedging of financial risks is essential for treasurers to avoid the costs of capital increasing.
Listen to this podcast, hosted by TMI’s Eleanor Hill, and find out how corporates can mitigate the rising costs of hedging with uncollateralised OTC derivatives in an environment characterised by high inflation.
The first edition of HSBC’s popular Sibos Spotlight series sees TMI's Eleanor Hill joined by Alexis Vasquez Meissner, Suman Bhadresha, and Stephen Man (HSBC) who discuss the latest trends in the custody arena.
Hear our guests discuss HSBC’s overarching vision for the future of custody, and how the bank's markets & securities services platform, MarketSpace, will connect the industry for clients through one single access ecosystem.
As a corporate treasurer, monitoring changes in operating liquidity is essential to securing the financial health of the business.
In this podcast, Gourang Shah (J.P. Morgan) discusses the findings of J.P. Morgan’s recent Working Capital Index with TMI’s Eleanor Hill, and provides listeners with insight into where companies are deploying their cash.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 3rd August 2022.
During an era of historically high cash balances, how can corporates best manage the capital structure challenges they are facing today?
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Standard Chartered's Shoaib Yaqub to discuss the pressures associated with mobilising cash in a volatile market where standards such as ESG play a key part in influencing investment decisions. Furthermore, given all the excess cash currently on balance sheets, Shoaib considers how high working capital efficiency is for on the agenda for corporates.
On behalf of those yet to explore robotic process automation, we ask a brace of technologists to reveal its real advantages and limitations, and speak to one business expert whose organisation is leading the way.
Manish Jain (J.P. Morgan Payments) joins Eleanor Hill (TMU) to discuss how changing consumer habits in the retail space could impact treasurers, from payments innovation to digital developments such as Request to Pay.
In this deep-dive into the future of shopping, our guest considers how treasury departments can leverage payments-driven data, defines the notion of 'experimental shopping', and provides insight into the hurdles that persist in relation to cross-border payments.
How can treasurers assess the latest industry innovations and sort genuine trends from hot air? Julie Lubell (J.P. Morgan Payments) has the answers.
The world’s first trade finance-based non-fungible token transaction highlights the need for treasurers to understand the technology behind tokenisation and the practical implications that it could have for corporate finance.
Expecting the unexpected is de rigueur these days. So, we asked Peter Cunningham (Citi) to stand in left field, gaze into his crystal ball, and give us his predictions for the challenges and opportunities that treasurers might encounter in 2022.
Discover how the convergence of spend and liquidity can help finance, procurement, and treasury be smarter together.
Dennis Baljeu (Vanderlande), Bas Rebel, Johannes Berghoff (Coupa), and TMI's Eleanor Hill identify key best practices around taking control of your cash and driving agility, through greater transparency and control of your financial data – across spend, payments, and liquidity.
There has never been a better time for treasurers to engage with fund managers to discover how innovative developments can help simplify the short-term investment process.
Koch's treasurer, Benjamin Defays, joins a panel of experts who will help you to understand the goals and concerns of your peers and find out the benefits you might be able to apply to your investment strategies as our guests discuss the full results of TMI and Calastone's Global Liquidity Barometer 2022.
What are the major forces at work within treasury in 2022? Eleanor Hill invites 3 experts from BNP Paribas, Bruno Mellado, Bruno Francois, and Vincent Marchard, to answer exactly that!
Our guests provide a detailed overview of three key themes – payments, SCF, and ESG – to ascertain how the profession has adjusted during a time of growing geopolitical risk…
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Having real-time access to information on global cash positions is essential for every strategic treasurer.
Thanks to open banking and the rise of open APIs, the dream of real-time treasury is now becoming a reality. In this podcast an expert corporate panel, including Daniel Gramunt (Nokia), Rita Jardan (Freeway Entertainment Group) and Kerstin Montiegel (Deutsche Bank) consider how APIs can be leveraged at speed to create a real-time treasury.
Corporate treasurers have myriad challenges to contend with in the short-term investment space.
Here, Richard Hallett (Aviva Investors), Ed Lopez (Calastone) and Patrick Kunz (Pecunia Treasury & Finance) outline how to successfully navigate these roadblocks, debunk incoming regulations, and assess ‘step out’ strategies. Furthermore, our guests discuss the possibility of investing in instruments such as Stablecoins, and share insightful data from TMI and Calastone’s Global Liquidity Survey.
If you need a clear, concise and definitive guide to SCF in 2022 and 2023 then look no further!
Due to their remit as financial risk assessors, treasurers need to understand the pitfalls associated with supply chain disruption. In this podcast, hosted by TMI’s Eleanor Hill, our expert guests Rowan Austin and Mirka Skrzypczak (NatWest) instruct on how best to prepare for future risks in an evolving SCF landscape. In addition, hear how the transition to a ‘just-in-case’ model is impacting money flows, and advice on how treasures can best embrace supplier sustainability and diversity.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive monthly market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. This material is directed to professional and eligible counterparties only and should not be relied upon by retail investors, read full disclaimer here: treasury-management.com/ntam
Eleanor Hill is joined in the virtual TreasuryCast studio by Nicolas Cailly and Philippe Penichou (Societe Generale) to look at treasury trend predictions for the remainder of 2022, with a particular focus on virtual accounts. In this deep dive into current and future treasury priorities, our guests consider the drivers and benefits of themes including centralisation and liquidity visibility. Furthermore, hear how Societe Generale worked with its client to provide a strategic cash centralisation project, spanning 11 countries and over 20 currencies, through leveraging virtual accounts.
Ahead of the 40th annual New York Cash Exchange, two of TMANY's distinguished board members, David Miller and Timothy T. Hesler, CTP, provide TMI CEO, Robin Page, with a quickfire rundown of what attendees can expect from this year’s conference. Our guests share their aspirations for the event, explain how its central themes are designed to reflect what is currently happening across the treasury community, and provide key takeaways about why this is one of the crucial treasury conferences to attend in 2022.
Welcome to the third edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive monthly market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. This material is directed to professional and eligible counterparties only and should not be relied upon by retail investors, read full disclaimer here: treasury-management.com/ntam
Over the last 18 months, Societe Generale has experienced a steady increase in requests from their corporate clients to integrate ESG features in treasury management. Louis-David Rouyer, Philippe Pougeard, and Emmanuelle Petelle (Societe Generale) provide TMI's Eleanor Hill with a whistlestop run through of the bank's ESG and CSR integration journey, touching on the progress Societe Generale has made in areas including liquidity management, short-term financing, supply chain and receivables finance, and trade finance instruments.
Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th of April 2022.
Industry experts Bob Stark (Kyriba) and Sebastian di Paola (PwC) join TMI's Editor, Eleanor Hill, to explore the very latest treasury trends - and to discuss how smart treasurers can get ahead of the game by using these as a catalyst to shape their strategy.
Listen back to our recent forecasting masterclass, where Group Treasurer Eveline Stam, and Conor Deegan (CashAnalytics) provided TMI's Eleanor Hill with a comprehensive overview of how consultancy firm BearingPoint achieved company-wide cash forecasting nirvana by combining specialist solutions from CashAnalytics and SAP.
Welcome to the second edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive monthly market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. This material is directed to professional and eligible counterparties only and should not be relied upon by retail investors, read full disclaimer here: treasury-management.com/ntam
Over the past two years, an increasingly dynamic environment has not only accelerated technology development – from quantum computing to blockchain technology, and even the metaverse – but also technology adoption, bridging colleagues and breaking down silos in a remote work world.
In this podcast, Royston Da Costa (Ferguson plc) and Ulrika Haug (Coupa) explain how these trends have impacted finance and what they mean for the future of treasury.
Aaron Lee and Joseph Lee (DBS Bank) join TMI’s Eleanor Hill discuss how the OECD's Two-Pillar Solution aims to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy. Multinational corporates will have much to consider ahead of the reforms' 2023 implementation date, and with this tight timeframe in mind, our guests provide an in-depth run-through of the scope behind each Pillar, and outline actions that treasurers should be taking to prepare.
Cross-border activity is growing at a remarkable rate, making FX payments a hot topic for treasurers across the globe. In this TreasuryCast episode, Eleanor Hill asks Daniela Eder and Gibran Maqsood (Barclays Corporate Banking) to provide their key action points around FX payments in 2022. Our guests share their impressions of the technologies that can assist in making full use of the increasingly connected payments marketplace, the industry sectors to keep a close eye on in terms of innovation, and the potential impact of not optimising cross-currency payments.
Welcome to the first edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive monthly market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. This material is directed to professional and eligible counterparties only and should not be relied upon by retail investors, read full disclaimer here: treasury-management.com/ntam
After his TreasuryCast debut last year, TMI's Eleanor Hill welcomes Peter Cunningham (Citi) back into the TreasuryCast hotseat to pinpoint what treasurers can expect to see emerging from the industry over the next 12 months, and beyond. With an optimistic outlook for the year ahead, Peter touches on the need-to-know issues that Treasurers should brush up on going forward, including the recalibration of supply chains, a growing focus on e-commerce, and the threats that interest rate risk and inflation pose to corporate companies.
TMI's Eleanor Hill is joined by Daniela Eder and Maarten van Rossum (Barclays) to discuss how the connectivity ecosystem is evolving, and what corporate treasurers can expect to see emerge from this space in 2022. Our guests take a detailed look into the key technology underpinning this development, APIs, and consider their concrete use cases in the context of open banking, real-time treasury, accounts payable and receivables, and more!
Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Dick Oskam and Bert Van Drie (ING) into the TreasuryCast hotseat to find out what trends treasurers want to see emerge from the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) space.
In this informative discussion, our guests explore how a recovering business landscape is establishing a perfect opportunity for corporate treasurers to examine emerging, next-generation solutions – and what treasurers need to do to stay ahead of the game.
When data flows are connected, it’s so much easier to make quick and accurate decisions. This is the principle behind the notion of the connected financial office.
In this podcast, Gareth Priest (Bottomline Technologies) provides informed advice on how treasurers can go beyond the four walls of business and forge successful partnerships between the company, its customers and its supply chains.
For this special edition of TreasuryCast, we showcase the results of the Journeys to Treasury 2021-22 report.
Here, Jan Dirk van Beusekom (BNP Paribas) and Christian Mnich (SAP) offer an informed view on the near future of the treasury world from the viewpoint of the different stakeholders: corporates, technology providers, consultants and banks.
Cybercrime and fraud is on the rise and new attack vectors are emerging with alarming frequency.
In this podcast, Nicolas Trimbour (BNP Paribas) and Laurent Sarrat (Sis ID) provide an overview of the latest tools and best practices treasurers should be employing to combat cybercriminals, as well as an exploration of evolving fintech solutions and tips on how a collaborative approach can minimise fraud.
For this special edition of TreasuryCast, Eleanor Hill invites Peter Claus-Landi (GE) and Jared Smith (HSBC) to cover how key API-centric developments are changing the treasury landscape.
With APIs significantly altering the way that corporates connect with their banks, our guests provide a candid perspective of the benefits - including a detailed overview of GE's API plans - and consider which factors may help to facilitate greater adoption.
Many organisations face challenges in managing spend, payments, and cash effectively due to siloed processes and datasets across multiple departments.
In this podcast, Ulrika Haug (Coupa) and Kim Estes (The Knot Worldwide) speak to TMI's Ben Poole about The Knot WW’s finance transformation journey and how breaking down silos and replacing legacy systems provided the company with a range of benefits - ranging from greater visibility to achieving greater internal controls.
Without ready access to the key metrics of cash forecasting, Andrew Hawes (Innospec) knew the business could do little more than react to events. But without the collaboration of key stakeholders too, he knew that access to that information would only ever be limited.
In this podcast Andrew speaks to Conor Deegan (CashAnalytics) and TMI's Eleanor Hill about how he set about asking the right questions, understanding the opportunities, and working collaboratively, as he built a strong cash culture across the business.
Join John Meehan (Froneri) to hear how Froneri utilised a year of no acquisitions and no meetings to implement a total transformation project through implementation of a TMS, unlocking the true value of his corporate treasury team and leading to big increases in productivity.
John is joined by project partners from KPMG and Kyriba to discuss everything from shrewd cash pooling, to managing multiple cross-currency interest rate swaps and tackling complex treasury projects to deliver significant value to the business.
The right TMS can be a huge asset to treasury. But these one-stop shops often fall short when it comes to short term investment workflows.
In this podcast, Ed Lopez, James Griffin (Calastone), Jeannot Jonas (Carrier Global Corporation) and Roger Comins (GTreasury) provide a candid assessment of current platform tech and its downfalls, and advise on how treasurers can work towards an integrated, automated, approach.
What are the best strategies for facilitating cash visibility, and how can treasurers promote everlasting tech adoption within their departments?
Serrala’s Nancy Zhang takes a seat in the virtual TreasuryCast studio to answer these two burning questions and more, providing insight into how treasurers can leverage a combination of technology, data, and strategic oversight to enhance their approach to cash visibility, ensuring their seat at the decision-making table.
The fallout from the pandemic has radically accelerated changes in consumer behaviour on a global scale. The payments sector has had to quickly adapt in order to keep up with the emerging demands of both digital consumers and retail corporates, resulting in some exciting technological innovations. In this podcast, our guests look at the key trends shaping the future of commerce, and how companies can set themselves up for success. Neil Pein, BNP Paribas, and Todd Clyde, Token, formed our expert panel for this session.
In this podcast, Melissa Moi, Peter Jameson and Venkat ES from Bank of America join TMI's Eleanor Hill to determine where the ESG journey is heading next.
Our expert panel consider how changing regulation, technology solutions and metrics including ESG KPIs are shaping the role of treasurers to become purveyors of sustainable finance. Furthermore, our guests advise on how treasury departments can effectively prepare for a future that places further importance on ESG, and identify the areas that could undergo the most significant transition.
In the final instalment of HSBC's Sibos Spotlight, Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Nadine Lagarmitte and Suraj Kalati (HSBC) to consider how corporates' attitudes to ESG are changing, including a growing interest in ESG investment.
Our guests explain the incentives behind HSBC's green deposit scheme, explore how ESG product development is evolving in response to tighter regulation, and share their key lessons for leaders looking to embrace the social values of ESG.
In the third edition of HSBC's Sibos Spotlight Podcast series, TMI's Eleanor Hill invites Farnam Bidgoli (HSBC) to provide an in-depth overview of the current ESG landscape, so that treasurers can build a credible sustainability strategy.
Amongst an excess of ESG insights, our guest explains how treasury teams can prepare for upcoming regulatory changes including the EU Taxonomy, demonstrates how to leverage ESG KPIs, and clarifies how treasurers can transition to an ESG-led approach in their daily operations.
Davina Bradley (CEVA Logistics) and Conor Deegan (CashAnalytics) join TMI’s Eleanor Hill to explore how treasurers can transform their cash visibility and forecasting within their business in a matter of weeks using a tried and trusted method facilitated by a bespoke technology solution.
In the second podcast from HSBC's Sibos Spotlight series, TMI's Eleanor Hill speaks to Surath Sengupta (HSBC) about embedding ESG into trade and supply chains.
Our guest shares many valuable insights on how treasurers can improve their ESG metrics in the trade space, discusses the barriers to overcome when leveraging sustainable solutions, and considers if external collaboration between treasury departments and their suppliers is the key to ESG implementation success.
From simple errors to duplicates, fraud and sanctions violations, there are a number of areas where payments can go wrong – especially in the real-time environment.
In this podcast, TMI speaks to Andrew Ferrao (Sonnedix), Alroy D'Cruz and Barry O'Sullivan (Kyriba), who examine common pain points and outline ways to improve payment workflows through better connectivity, control, and optimisation.
The first edition of HSBC’s Sibos Spotlight series sees TMI’s Eleanor Hill joined by Mark Williamson and James Pomeroy (HSBC) to discuss the hot topic of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
Our guests discuss the reaction from different central banks to the emergence of CBDCs, consider the potential implications of these currencies on global economies, and demystify what sets CBDCs apart from other digital currencies.
Wim Grosemans, Steven Lenaerts (BNP Paribas) and Wim Raymaekers (SWIFT) join TMI’s Eleanor Hill to outline their vision for the payments landscape in 2025.
Our guests consider how recent developments such as instant payments, real-time treasury, and digital currencies could shake up the treasury community of the future, and envision how the financial ecosystem as a whole – including corporates, banks and institutions – can usher in the advent of these new value-added services.
TMI's Eleanor Hill is joined by Conor Deegan, CashAnalytics, and TMI Award winner François Masquelier to discuss how to make use of internal and external cash flow data sources to create reliable and accurate cash flow forecasts.
The panel discuss what data you need to build a high value cash flow forecast, what automation opportunities exist, what data driven looks like and much more.
TMI's Ben Poole speaks to Shaun Kennedy (Associated British Ports), Tassos Dimopoulos (Salmon Software), and Svenja Schumacher (Deloitte) to provide listeners with everything they need to know about the upcoming transition from IBOR to risk-free rates (RFRs). Our guests provide advice on how companies can reduce reliance on IBOR and consider how the transition will affect the global financial marketplace.
In this podcast, Cornelia Hesse (EACT/ VDT) speaks to Noëlle Belmimoun (ArcelotMittal/ AFTE), Patrick Holemans (SWIFT), Séverine Le Blévennec (Aliaxis), Tarek Tranberg (EACT) and Stephan Wolf (GLEIF) about how treasurers can streamline customer-reference data and due diligence processes in treasury applications. Our guests consider the initiatives which can lower the burdens of data-heavy treasury and compliance processes, and determine how these factors could enhance the security and efficiency of data-driven treasury processes.
HSBC experts Thomas Halpin and Suraj Kalati take a seat with TMI Editor Eleanor Hill in the virtual TreasuryCast studio to determine why real-time treasury matters now more than ever.
Amongst a wealth of real-time treasury insights, our guests explain how treasurers can leverage the data produced by instant payments and collections to improve liquidity management and establish, with many treasurers keen to abandon the constraints of Excel, which tools can assist with real-time cash visibility and analysis.
"Treasurers needs to step out of the shadows and into the sunshine in terms of their strategic contribution." claims Zitah McMillan, Co-Founder and CEO, Predictive Black.
In this podcast, hosted by TMI's Eleanor Hill, our guest declares that the time has come for an industry shake up, not only is more gender-based diversity required for the industry to appeal to the next generation of finance professionals, but Treasurers must directly participate in the activities of the business, or allow software to take over their role.
TMI's Eleanor Hill was delighted to invite Joerg Wiemer, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer (TIS) to discuss the concept of Enterprise Payment Optimization (EPO), a reimagining of how organizations can achieve visibility around enterprise payments.
With years of corporate treasury experience, Joerg explains how an enterprise-wide approach to payments management can assist in addressing a multitude of day-to-day pain points, and identifies how a new assortment of TIS offerings can help corporates define and meet changing needs.
Spotify's Senior Treasurer, Niklas Muhrbeck, alongside two experts from J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Jemma Clee and Amir Mota, provides an overview of step-out strategies for corporate investors, and advice on how treasurers can incorporate them into their cash investment policies. Furthermore, our guests examine the importance of evolution when it comes to investment frameworks and give a detailed summary of Spotify's treasury investing journey.
TMI’s Eleanor Hill welcomes Rowan Austin, Conor Maher and Nick Pedersen (NatWest) into the TreasuryCast studio to determine how treasurers can move beyond a basic digital treasury landscape towards a more efficient and insightful real-time environment. As well as revealing the secret to a successful digital treasury transformation, our guests consider how technology adoption is bolstering treasury's strategic capacity, and touch on digital opportunities that are being overlooked by treasurers in today's market.
TMI's CEO Robin Page is joined by a distinguished panel from TMANY (The Treasury Management Association of New York). In this podcast, Seth Marlowe (Synovus), David Miller (Hunt Companies) and Tim Hesler (New York University) provide keyhole insight on what to expect from the upcoming 39th annual New York Cash Exchange. Our guests cover the conference's key themes, share learnings from running virtual events, and explain why the NYCE is a must-attend occasion for North American treasurers.
Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Jeroen Brieffies (FrieslandCampina) and Dory Malouf (Kyriba) to consider the relevance and value of real-time cash and liquidity data for treasurers.
Our guests tackle the misconceptions of real-time treasury and explain how those wishing to adopt can overcome the barriers in moving toward a real-time information environment. Our guests also refer to an actual real-time data case study, to provide a clear picture of how treasurers can develop and leverage this form of information management.
TMI’s Eleanor Hill welcomes Jared Smith and Craig Ramsay (HSBC) into the TreasuryCast studio to cover the lessons that corporate treasury teams have learned from the current health crisis.
Our guests consider how treasurers can apply this knowledge to effectively crisis-proof future operations, identify essential solutions that conscientious treasurers should have on their radar, and consider the roles that ESG and real-time concepts play in crisis-aversion.
A panel of ESG experts - Elina Todorova (Tideway London), Kate McGrath (Aberdeen Standard Investments) and Noemie de la Gorce (S&P Global) - advise TMI's Eleanor Hill on best practice ESG learnings for corporate treasurers.
Our guests cover the ways in which ESG can be incorporated into the daily tasks of treasurers, touch on the benefits of its application in the investments space, and make the case for why finance professionals can no longer ignore ESG's impact.
Catherine Hill (Salesforce), Christof Hofmann and Dirk Kronshage (Deutsche Bank) join TMI's Eleanor Hill to consider how treasury centralisation can be successfully achieved by leveraging in-house banking as a service.
With reference to Salesforce's TMI Award winning implementation, our guests uncover the drivers behind establishing an in-house banking model, and demonstrate how corporate treasurers can unlock the full potential of IHBaaS.
Security, liquidity and yield have traditionally been the treasurer’s top investment considerations. But with the call for greater corporate social responsibility – and the solid performance of sustainable investments – ESG is now becoming a fourth investment dimension. Ed Lopez (Calastone), Reyer Kooy (DWS) and François Masquelier (EACT/ ATEL) explain how treasurers can integrate ESG into their policies and practices, identify pitfalls, and predict where the responsible investment journey is headed next.
The merger process of Willis Towers Watson has cultivated an environment of constant change for the firm’s treasury team.
We were delighted to invite Frances Cavanagh and Rivka Attal (WTW) to outline the initiatives that have embodied the team’s D&I journey so far. Sophie Cartwright (BNP Paribas) also joins our guests to discuss how close collaboration with the firm’s banking partner, BNP Paribas, has helped address various pain points – from Brexit-related bank account shifts to a mobile payments approval system.
Are crypto assets really a viable treasury investment? If so, how can you enter – and exit – the market with the least possible risk? How does the custody of crypto assets work? What are the accounting and tax considerations? This podcast answers all of these questions and more. Richard Byworth, EQONEX, Dr Carsten Sørensen, The London School of Economics and Political Science, Henri Arslanian, PwC, and François Masquelier, Simply Treasury talk to TMI's Eleanor Hill about the merits and pitfalls of established and emerging digital assets.
Jan Dirk van Beusekom, BNP Paribas, and François Masquelier, EACT, discuss the findings from the 2021 EACT Survey, which garnered responses from over 340 corporate companies. Hear a detailed overview of the key trends that have captured the attention of European treasurers over an exceptionally disruptive 12 months. Furthermore, gain insight from the corporate treasury community into the challenges that are preventing treasurers from becoming an invaluable strategic advisor to the business.
Karen Gilhooly and Brian McKenney (HSBC) talk to TMI’s Editor, Eleanor Hill, about the imperative need for treasurers to invest in technology if they wish to enhance the strategic value that they bring to the organisation. Our guests reflect on a year of mass disruption and consider the methods by which treasury teams can capitalise on digital business models, such as data analytics and Banking-as-a-service (BaaS), to design an armoury that will withstand any future uncertainty.
Cigna, a global health services provider, encountered a multitude of challenges when its 70,000 employees were plunged into a remote working environment. Payments concerns, bold digital aspirations and the requirement to build an accurate cash forecasting solution, encouraged Cigna Treasury to develop a digital transformation roadmap, designed in partnership its banking partners and technology vendors. In this candid interview, Cigna’s Treasury Management Director, Scott Lambert, considers how a collaborative business approach and a willingness to harness digital tools is transforming treasury into an increasingly value adding business partner.
Our guests from Standard Chartered - Sunday Domingo and Byron Gardiner - discuss best practice approaches in a data-driven treasury environment. The experts also consider how treasury responsibilities such as working capital and risk management could transform beyond recognition as a result of an increasingly digital operating environment and the rise of data analytics.
A need to react quickly to new business requirements is driving a new age in treasury, characterised by on-demand concepts. In our latest podcast covering the Journeys to Treasury report, Steven Lenaerts, BNP Paribas, and Christian Mnich, SAP, explore the drivers behind the adoption of data-driven technology - and highlight why the need for treasurers to migrate to real-time services has never been more imperative.
Think co-creation is just a buzzword? Then it’s time to think again. As Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, Trade & Payments, BNP Paribas, explains, value-adding solutions are being implemented as a result of BNP Paribas’ interactive workshops with clients. Listen to this TreasuryCast episode to cut through the hype of co-creation and discover the reality of practical innovations that directly address treasury needs.
TMI’s Eleanor Hill is joined in the virtual TreasuryCast studio by Gwynne Master, Managing Director and Global Head of Trade, Lloyds Bank, to discuss all things supply chain finance, an area that has faced considerable disruption over the last 12 months. Furthermore, Gwynne provides an overview of Lloyds’ leading supply chain finance platform, produced in partnership with Demica, which leverages a state-of-the-art digital onboarding solution to support the working capital needs of its corporate clients.
Mario A Benedict and Christine Moy, J.P. Morgan, join us to pinpoint the key trends gathering traction in the digital payments space - and how treasurers can make the most of them. Our guests consider how digital currency initiatives such as J.P. Morgan’s Onyx offering are relieving many payments-related pain points, and explain how a rise in data-driven banking has introduced new payments-related tasks for treasurers.
TMI Award winner Gavi’s Managing Director of Finance and Operations, Assietou Diouf, joins us to discuss the organisation’s celebrated digital treasury transformation project. Assietou is joined by Aniket Kulkarni, PwC, and Christian Mnich, SAP, to discover how, with the help of project partners PwC and SAP, Gavi has leveraged cloud applications such as a multi-bank connectivity offering to propel its treasury function into the future.
Jean-Marc Servat, Chair of The European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT) and TMI's Eleanor Hill take a deep dive into the world of crypto assets to discuss why central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are capturing the attention of finance professionals worldwide. Our guest highlights pilot schemes that demonstrate the possibilities that CBDCs offer and addresses concerns such as cybersecurity and privacy.
Over the last 12 months, the treasury community has successfully navigated some of the toughest trading and operational conditions in living memory. In this interview, Peter Cunningham, Citi, chats to TMI’s Eleanor Hill to discover the extent that treasury functions have been impacted by the disruption caused by an unprecedented period of economic uncertainty. Furthermore, Peter highlights how an increasingly hyperconnected environment has fostered a greater awareness of ESG initiatives, providing insight into the sustainable innovations that finance professionals are delivering to their clients.
Ray Nazloomian and Jenny Mustazza, J.P. Morgan, join TMI’s Eleanor Hill for a forward-looking discussion which examines why banks are opting to pursue fintech partnerships, rather than building in-house, to co-create innovative solutions with their clients. Our guests provide a commentary on J.P. Morgan’s wholesale payments strategy, and identify the emerging technologies that could have a significant impact on treasury and payments.
Johnny Grimes, Deutsche Bank, joins TMI's Eleanor Hill in the TreasuryCast studio to cover the ways in which treasury functions have hastily adapted to counteract the disruption caused by the ongoing pandemic. Our guest considers how an accelerated pace of innovation, and the resulting solutions, has played a monumental role in pushing digital connectivity to the forefront of treasurers' priorities over the last 12 months.
Preparing for the unknown is a challenge. But forward-thinking treasurers are beginning to access real-time useable data to optimise cash forecasting – and automating investment processes. Eleanor Hill speaks to Jim Scurlock (Microsoft), Luc Vlaminck (Rémy Cointreau), Jonathan Spirgel (Hazeltree) and Ed Lopez (Calastone) to assess how treasurers are managing their organisation’s cash and liquidity requirements to strategically advance their role and their team’s capabilities.
The second instalment of the Journeys to Treasury podcast series sees Wim Grosemans, BNP Paribas Cash Management, and Didier Vandenhaute, PwC, consider why centralisation has become such a persistent theme for treasurers in a Covid-19 world. In this episode, our speakers consider the benefits and pitfalls of centralisation projects - and explain how technology can help treasurers prepare for a structural treasury shift which is now more imperative than ever.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, Jan Dirk van Beusekom, BNP Paribas, and François Masquelier, SimplyTREASURY, join Eleanor Hill to contemplate findings from the first chapter of the 2020 - 2021 Journeys to Treasury report, entitled ‘Looking back, thinking ahead’. Our guests reflect on the main treasury trends that have gathered pace over the last 12 months, including a rising uptake in real-time solutions and an increased need to combat cybercrime. They also paint an accurate and useful picture of the 2021 treasury landscape.
How can technology advances - and fintech solutions - help to streamline the banking experience for corporates? And what are the best practice guidelines treasurers can follow while embarking on their digital journeys? In this candid interview, Adam Hyde and Jennifer Acosta (J.P. Morgan) join TMI's Eleanor Hill to discuss the innovations that the financial community should keep a close eye on going in to 2021 and beyond.
TMI's Eleanor Hill invites Sara Savidge and Colm O'Monachain, Merchant Services, Wholesale Payments, J.P. Morgan to sit in the TreasuryCast hotseat and discuss how corporate treasurers are responding to the changing world of e-commerce. Our guests examine how treasurers can leverage payment provider relationships to navigate an uncertain financial landscape, and consider how the upcoming Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) regulation has the potential to further enhance the digital customer experience.
We speak with Boris Lipiainen, Chief Technology Officer and Simon Shorthose, MD, Northern Europe, Kyriba, about how the world is changing for treasurers and CFOs, how to prepare for the next challenges and about the Kyriba Global Summit 2020.
What's in store for treasury in 2021? TMI's Eleanor Hill chats with Jared Smith, Managing Director, Global Head - Corporates, Global Liquidity and Cash Management, HSBC, to discuss how unprecedented economic circumstances are facilitating an uptake in digital services. In this candid interview, Jared also considers the increasing relevance of data analytics, and the importance of staying connected while operating remotely.
In this interview with Nik Romano, Managing Director, EMEA Emerging Markets, Kyriba, we cover everything from improved cash forecasting to data analytics.
The second episode in our Smart Treasury podcast series sees Maggie Li, Chairman at TCL Technology Group Finance Company, and Calvin Matundura, Treasurer at Safaricom, join TMI's Eleanor Hill to give a detailed overview of their digital transformation journeys. With additional insight from Lisa Robins and Ricky Kaura, Standard Chartered, we find out how TCL and Safaricom have achieved notable improvements in areas of efficiency and security by embracing innovative technologies including AI, RPA and Machine Learning.
TMI's Eleanor Hill invites Donna Wilczek, SVP, Product Strategy and Innovation, Coupa Software; François Masquelier, CEO and Founder, Simply Treasury; and Martin Bellin, CEO and Founder, BELLIN to talk all things TMS. Given the increasingly strategic role of the treasurer in today's disrupted financial landscape, our guests consider how evolving TMS requirements are incentivising corporates to invest in specialist software. They also explore the notion of an 'on demand' ecosystem of treasury technology.
Ingmar Bergmann, Ventient Energy, guides Eleanor Hill, TMI, through the highlights of his colourful treasury journey - particularly his career-defining decision to become an interim treasurer. In addition, Ingmar provides listeners with valuable crisis management techniques and cash forecasting advice, and voices his opinion on the most promising financial technologies available today.
TMI’s Eleanor Hill chats with Mark Kirkland about his extensive career – covering his PhD in statistics to how he became a treasurer. Mark talks about leaving London in the 90s for Amsterdam and Philips, as well as the challenges of building stability in Constellium’s treasury during the pandemic. He also speaks candidly about coming out in the workplace and the benefits of a diverse and inclusive team.
With digitisation accelerating at a remarkable rate, and consequently becoming more accessible to finance departments, harnessing the efficiencies presented by smart technologies has become a top priority for many treasurers. Eleanor Hill, TMI, speaks to Lisa Robins, Victor Penna, and Olle Malmgren (Standard Chartered) to find out how treasurers can leverage the latest technological innovations to benefit the business in an increasingly hyperconnected environment.
The global payments landscape continues to transform, with emerging technologies such as blockchain, internet of things, and more recently, contact-free solutions coming to the forefront with Covid-19. Eleanor Hill, TMI, chats to Atul Bhuchar, Group Payments Head, Global Transaction Services, DBS Bank, about real-life cases on how banks are leveraging on payments innovation to enable clients to go digital and to navigate the diverse, fast-changing landscape.
Eleanor Hill, TMI, speaks with Christof Hofmann and Dirk Kronshage, Deutsche Bank, about the changing demands that corporate treasurers will face post-pandemic. Touching on topics such as real-time data consumption and the relevance of treasury centralisation, Christof and Dirk share their insights on the strategies treasurers can use to prepare for recovery.
Eleanor Hill, TMI, speaks to Adam Boukadida, CFO, Etihad Aviation Group, about the importance of soft skills when recruiting corporate treasury personnel, and how these attributes are helping to shape the increasingly strategic role of treasury departments.
Eleanor Hill, TMI, speaks to Andy Bates, Executive Director, Global Cyber Alliance, about how instances of cybercrime have reached a wider and more vulnerable audience during the Covid-19 pandemic. To mitigate this, Global Cyber Alliance have launched a campaign to protect SMEs from cyberattacks while their employees work remotely.
Eleanor Hill, TMI, speaks to Ebru Pakcan, Global Head of Trade for Treasury and Trade Solutions, Citi, about how the trade finance sector is adapting to thrive within a fractured economic landscape.
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has created a host of unprecedented challenges, ranging from increased instances of cybercrime, to diminished access to workplace resources. Eleanor Hill, TMI, speaks to Bruno Mellado, Bruno Francois and Nicolas Trimbour, BNP Paribas, to ascertain how the Treasury community is responding to these shortcomings, as well as their predictions for the post-pandemic financial landscape.
Eleanor Hill, TMI, speaks with Nicolas Trimbour, Head of Fraud Prevention and Data Management at the Cash Management Competence Centre, BNP Paribas, about how treasury teams can manage the heightened cybersecurity and fraud risks during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eleanor Hill, TMI, talks with Michael Bach and Katja Franz, BELLIN, about how initiating a scoping session can generate increased benefits from your company's investment in a TMS (Treasury Management System)
We sat down with some of our 2019 TMI Award winners to contemplate how their organisations have driven innovation in the treasury marketplace over the last 12 months.
This Podcast features: Thomas Eberle (Deutsche Bank), Tracy Kantrowitz (TreasuryXpress), Terry Nelson (Avalon Health Care Group), Nick Powell (HSBC), Lisa Whitehead (Crowley), Xavier Gallant (BNP Paribas), Michael Juen (BELLIN), Adrien Dumont (BELLIN), Matt Norris (Petrofac), Toshiaki Ichida (ONE), Karl Adams (ICD), Andrew Owens (FIS) and Philippe Gelis (Kantox)
Following the implementation of an ERP system to kickstart a finance transformation within Entertainment One’s Treasury division, the decision was made to implement Kyriba’s SaaS-based TMS solution.
Eleanor Hill, TMI, talks to John Chamberlain, Entertainment One, and Vijay Khattri, Kyriba, about the necessary measures required for the successful integration of a TMS.
Eleanor Hill, TMI, talks with Rob Leopold, Halfords, about how the retailer's cash flow process has been transformed as a result of integrating Kyriba's TMS solution.
The modular setup of the vendor's TMS provided Halfords with the option to handpick the functions that they required, resulting in a refined integration process.
At the 2019 EuroFinance conference in Copenhagen, TMI interviewed a number of key players for an exclusive three-part edition of TreasuryCast, featuring insights into three distinctive areas in the treasury space.
The Technology View features: Kevin Grant (Serrala), Jacqui Drew (ION), Kevin Cook (TreasurySpring), Michael Juen (BELLIN), André Scheffknecht (BELLIN), Marc Delbaere (SWIFT), Jörg Wiemer (TIS), Marcus Hughes (Bottomline), Nicolas Christiaen (Cashforce), Matt McQuillan (C2FO) and Tory Hazard (ICD)
At the 2019 EuroFinance conference in Copenhagen, TMI interviewed a number of key players for an exclusive three-part edition of TreasuryCast, featuring insights into three distinctive areas in the treasury space.
The Banker's View features: Duncan Cole (Citi), Bruno Mellado (BNP Paribas), Shahrokh Moinian (J.P. Morgan), Kathleen Hughes (Goldman Sachs Asset Management), Victor Penna (Standard Chartered Bank), Dick Oskam (ING), Jim Fuell (J.P. Morgan Asset Management) and Alex Young (Bank of America)
At the 2019 EuroFinance conference in Copenhagen, TMI interviewed a number of key players for an exclusive three-part edition of TreasuryCast, featuring insights into three distinctive areas in the treasury space.
The Corporate View features: Jean-Marc Servat (EACT), Joanna Bonnett (PageGroup), François Masquelier (RTL Group), Karen van den Driessche (Avnet), Christof Nelischer, Luc Vlaminck (Rémy Cointreau) and Royston Da Costa (Ferguson plc)
At the 2019 SIBOS conference TMI had the opportunity to interview several key players for a lively two-part TreasuryCast on key topics, trends and future plans in the Treasury, Banking and Fintech arena.
Part 2 features: Nadya Hijazi (HSBC), Simon Barnes (HSBC) and Jean-Luc Robert (Kyriba).
At the 2019 SIBOS conference TMI had the opportunity to interview several key players for a lively two-part TreasuryCast on key topics, trends and future plans in the Treasury, Banking and Fintech arena.
Part 1 features: Lance Kawaguchi (Global Head - Corporates, GLCM, HSBC), Lisa Robins (Global Head of Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered Bank), Amol Bahuguna (Head of Payments and Cash Management, CBD), Sven Lindemann (CEO, Serrala), Marco Hughes (Global Head Core Products, GLCM, HSBC).
Eleanor Hill, TMI, talks with James Kaplan, McKinsey, and Brian Byala, Pfizer, about how organisations are finding the balance between digitisation and cyber security, along with the treasurer's role in keeping their company safe.
The discussion covers key topics ranging from the risks rapid digitisation can provoke, to the extent that treasurers are responsible in implementing measures to combat cyber fraud.
UNHCR's Treasurer, Carmen Hett, talks with Sebastian di Paola and Chris Williams, PwC, about the intriguing findings of PwC's 2019 Global Treasury Benchmarking Survey - moderated by Eleanor Hill, Editor, TMI.
Amongst many key insights into today's treasury ecosystem, the results highlight the opportunities to transform your treasury function by pursuing synchronisation between man and machine.