Automating workaday tasks costs money in the short term and saves money in the long term. Justifying the outlay to a sceptical board must be part of the treasurer’s skill set.
The French MNC worked with BNP Paribas – with which it shared the CT award for best payment strategy of 2017 – on streamlining a series of recently acquired entities.
SMEs form the backbone of the Singapore economy and digital solutions are helping them get on top of paperwork. Cafebond.com serves up a prime example.
In distress situations, companies often seek creative ways to stretch their liquidity – and structured payables are gaining popularity. But be careful, these programmes can quickly turn your payables into debt.
When it comes to cross-border currency movements and repatriating profits, a cash pooling structure can mitigate the risks and optimise cash management.
Having just completed a bank guarantee via blockchain, the CFO of the company behind Australia's Westfield malls tells CT what’s needed to get the distributed ledger into the mainstream.
From a small Hong Kong office, a state-owned giant manages billions that bankroll global energy projects. Now, it's looking at taking its cash-pooling solutions global.
Money stranded in local accounts in foreign currencies is a perennial problem for treasurers. TPV Technology's treasurer tells CT how he worked with JP Morgan to tackle it.
A China treasury specialist gives his take on one of the industry's burning issues: liquidity and cash management in a shifting technological landscape.