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.
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.
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.
As the virtual currency's value explodes, one expert sees a day where it becomes a vital part of the treasury arsenal ... or even replaces the corporate treasurer entirely.