When it comes to the bounce back, the markets and analysts are looking to more permanent damage. The coronavirus recovery is likely to be U-shaped, they say, rather than V-shaped
For an ambitious treasurer, the biggest change is moving from a cash management and liquidity-driven mindset to becoming a true brand ambassador for the company
Victory for the Brexit Party at the European elections is set to have uncertain ramifications for pound sterling. Meanwhile, treasurers in the UK are bracing for a slowdown after a stockpiling binge.
A month on from the news that US dollar Libor could have yet another replacement, CT speaks to experts - including those from ISDA - to find out what it could mean for treasury departments in the region.
“Forget Buenos Aires,” said Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Natixis’ chief economist for the Asia Pacific region. She said Japan will gain in the short term due to tariffs but the broader picture, however, is quite complicated.
Once the domain of risk-takers and corporate buccaneers, these days the humble corporate treasurer is expected to be across commodity hedging. CT looks at what to look out for.
CT takes a look at Cathay Pacific’s 2017 annual report to see how its treasury is dealing with its fuel hedging strategy and how new accounting practices affect the airline.
Some of the world’s top companies – also including Roche, GE and others – join Swift’s global payment initiative pilot. But whether other “Swift corporates” will be able to go GPI-active remains to be seen.
While today's technology makes it possible to process payments instantly, deep-rooted issues such as reconciliation, AML, compliance and FX seriously hamper banks’ abilities to evolve.
ABB, GE, Honeywell and Siemens have already profited from the Belt and Road Initiative. CT tells you how to help your company do so too – while minimising the risks.