Since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the near-demise of AIG, regulators in the US and Europe are concerned about the systemic risks arising from over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, and in particular Credit Default Swaps (CDS). As a result, both sides...
Many corporate treasuries are convinced of the benefits a Treasury Management System (“TMS”) can bring. The general opinion is that a TMS can make a significant positive difference to corporate performance by increasing treasury efficiencies, improving treasury controls and financial...
I was recently asked for comments on my experience with in-house banks. Having spent a good deal of time setting one up recently, the benefits in terms of efficiency and cost savings are fresh in my mind. The act of...
My colleagues David Stebbings and Rod Staples have both examined cashflow forecasting from the perspective of the FD and the Treasurer in previous entries on this blog. Today I’d like to consider the benefits of this practice in relation to...
Back in July David Stebbings wrote in this blog about cash flow from the FD’s perspective. In this post I’m writing about the role of the Treasurer. My thoughts on this topic have also appeared in The Treasurer magazine and...
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