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The Top 5 Transaction Services Providers League Tables
As part of the 2008 Global Corporate Treasury Research Programme, Treasury Strategies asked corporates to list their Top 5 treasury services banks in Asia, Europe, the U.S. and Canada. Responses were gathered in June 2008 through both telephone interviews and questionnaires. Treasury Strategies / FX&MM Magazine FX_Sept_08.pdf
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The New look of Liquidity Management in the U.S. – Chastened by Risk, Shaped by Globalization, Enabled by Technology
This article takes a new look at liquidity management in the United States leveraging the Findings of Treasury Strategies’ 2008 Global Corporate Treasury Research Program. Across the country, the strategic role of Treasury continues to grow, driven by globalization and technology. For financial services providers, the current liquidity crisis affords providers a rare opportunity to
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Treasury In Transition
Treasury Strategies / FX&MM Magazine FX&MM_ResearchTeaser.pdf
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Turbulent Markets Create ARS Management Challenges
The $330 billion auction-rate securities (ARS) market is currently in disarray. If they are part of your portfolio, you must be considering ways to deal with them. Now, many corporations are holding these investments for the long-term and are left with many questions. This article discusses best practices in the areas of valuation, accounting practices,
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The Next Generation of Treasury Management
When it comes to technology, treasurers have many system and vendor options. This article explores the many systems options available and how they can be integrated throughout the treasury workflow. Elizabeth St-Onge and Laurie McCulley / GT News TSI_GTNews_NextGenTreasMgmt.pdf
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Stay Strategic in Times of Crisis by ‘Bulletproofing’ Treasury
When unplanned events occur, treasury can be pulled into an entirely tactical mode in order to respond. This article discusses the “bulletproofing” concept and what steps treasurers can take to make sure they are always able to manage their core functions and maintain strategic focus. Mike Gallanis / GT News TSI_Bulletproofing.pdf
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A Strategic Framework for Managing Operating and Compliance Risk in the Payments Business
This paper reviews some of the key forces driving increased operating and compliance risk in the payments industry and outlines an approach for effectively managing this risk. The authors recommend that payment risk be viewed in its component parts at a foundational level and also offer a more comprehensive framework for risk management that includes
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Treasury: The Last Frontier of Automation
This article reviews why the rate of treasury technology adoption is still relatively low and how treasurers can dedicate the energy required to implement an effective treasury technology structure while freeing up time for value-added activities. Elizabeth St-Onge / GT News TSI_LastFrontierOfAutomation.pdf
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SWIFT Corporate Access: The Next Generation
Corporate access to SWIFT can improve efficiency and control and gain improved visibility and access to corporate cash. This article outlines the primary benefits and future opportunities of SWIFT’s corporate access model as well as the impact on banking relationships. Dave Robertson / GT News TSI_SWIFTCorpAccess.pdf
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Five Trends Transforming Global Treasury
The long-awaited transition to globally integrated treasury management is upon us. More companies than ever are centralizing key treasury activities at global and regional centers as age-old barriers to treasury globalization are falling away. Take advantage of these five key trends to ensure your treasury operations achieve best in class. Stephen Baird / Business Finance