Latest Best Practice Articles

Bonus Season and the Counteroffer
Lyssa Barber, Allemby Hunt - 16 Jan 2012
When deciding whether to change jobs and move companies, what should you consider and how can you prepare yourself for the counteroffer?
Lessons Learned from the 2008 Banking Crisis
Finian Toh, Robert Walters - 10 Jan 2012
As we enter 2012 with the eurozone and US debt crisis still rumbling in the background: are there lessons to be learned from the banking crisis of 2008?
History Repeating: Treasury Best Practice Lessons Learned from 2008
Monie Lindsey, Treasury Strategies - 10 Jan 2012
While the 2008 crisis and its aftermath caused treasurers to re-evaluate every aspect of their role, specific lessons learned have positioned corporates to weather the new reality of uncertainty, volatility and a steady diet of economic, political and environmental crises.
Charting a Successful Course Through 2012
Carole Berndt, Bank of America Merrill Lynch - 09 Jan 2012
There is no reason why a company cannot chart a successful path through 2012 by taking an agile, flexible and measured approach to its cash and treasury management. If treasurers are confident and consistent, and are able to draw on the commitment and capabilities of their banks, they will be in a good position to deal with whatever challenges 2012 brings.

More Best Practice Articles

Managing Eurozone Risk Outcomes
Chris Raftopoulos, PwC - 19 Dec 2011

How the BFSI Can Harness New Technology to Reduce Environmental Footprints and Create New Business Models for Future Proof Financial Services
Herman Keijsers, Logica - 29 Nov 2011

Daily FX Performance Reporting in a Corporate Environment
Jeroen Kerremans-Sampeur, Zanders, Treasury & Finance Solutions - 22 Nov 2011

Making a Case for Separately Managed Accounts
Christopher Growney, Clearwater Analytics - 08 Nov 2011

The Top Three Tips to Remember When Presenting
Anne Warfield, Impression Management Professionals - 04 Nov 2011

Taking Liquidity Risk Management to the Next Level
Jason Torgler, Reval - 11 Oct 2011

Women in Financial IT - Career Advancement Update
Maggie Berry, womenintechnology.co.uk - 20 Sep 2011

The Beer-Bellied Treasury
Timo Hämäläinen, Exidio - 20 Sep 2011
Originally published in Guerilla Treasurer Blog

The Rising Trend in Contracting
Matthieu Imbert-Bouchard, Robert Half International - 20 Sep 2011

Risk and the Expanding Remit of a Corporate Treasurer
Michael Spiegel, Deutsche Bank - 20 Sep 2011

Career Management for the Treasurer: A Head-hunter's Perspective
Oliver Drury, Pure Search - 20 Sep 2011

Best Practice Special Reports

The Launch of SDD: Easing the Transition
Cecile Koops, ING - 16 Dec 2009

Corporate Trends in Cash Management
20 Nov 2006

Best Practice Guides

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe Report
29 Jun 2010

Corporate Cash Management Trends
29 Jan 2008

Best Practice Q&As

Driving the Adoption of E-invoicing: Q&A with George Evers, RBS
15 Mar 2011

Challenges & Opportunities of Implementing a Cash Management Strategy in Eurasia
16 Sep 2008

How to Create an Effective Risk Management Policy
02 Sep 2008

CFO Viewpoint on Credit Risk Management
26 Aug 2008

The Treasurer's Perspective
12 Aug 2008

Best Practice Videos

AFP 2011: Interview with Susan Skerritt, Head of Business Strategy and Market Solutions, BNY Mellon Treasury Services
Susan Skerritt, BNY Mellon - 09 Nov 2011

AFP 2011: Interview with Matt Cammer, SVP and National Sales Manager, KeyBank Global Treasury Management
Matt Cammer, KeyBank - 09 Nov 2011

AFP 2011: Interview with Colleen Taylor, EVP, Head of Treasury Management and Merchant Services, Capital One
Colleen Taylor, Capital One - 07 Nov 2011

EuroFinance 2011: Interview with Michael Guralnick, Global Head Corporate Client Sales Management, Global Transaction Services, Citi
Michael Guralnick, Citi - 18 Oct 2011

Eurofinance 2011: Interview with Juan Pablo Cuevas, Interim Head of Latin America GTS, BofA Merrill
Juan Pablo Cuevas, Bank of America Merrill Lynch - 13 Oct 2011

Sibos 2011: Interview with Donna Alexander, CEO, BAFT-IFSA
27 Sep 2011

Benchmarking Treasury: What KPIs are Needed?
Craig Busch, WorleyParsons - 11 Apr 2011

Marrying Treasury and Procurement
Enrico Camerinelli, gtnews - 11 Apr 2011

Banks Versus Non-banks: Competition and Co-operation
Paul Stheeman, Independent Consultant - 11 Apr 2011

Compliance: Friend or Foe?
11 Apr 2011

The Trade-off Between Global and Local Banking Relationships
Ernie Caballero, UPS - 08 Apr 2011

Risk Creates a Buzz at the Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe
08 Apr 2011

The Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe Kicks Off in Paris
Andy Nash, Ahold - 07 Apr 2011

Managing Your Banking Relationships: How to Take Advantage of the Best Opportunities
07 Apr 2011

AFP 2010: Interview with Ed Simpson, Citi
Ed Simpson, Citi - 16 Nov 2010

Sibos 2010: Interview with Enrico Camerinelli, Aite Group
Enrico Camerinelli, gtnews - 27 Oct 2010

Sibos 2010: Interview with Anita Prasad, Microsoft
Anita Prasad, Microsoft - 26 Oct 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Christophe Roy, HSBC France
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Andy Nash, Ahold, and chair of the forum
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Craig Bush, WorleyParsons
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Marcio Barbosa, Philips
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Ernie Caballero, UPS
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Gerard Hartsink, EPC and ABN Amro
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with David Kelin, Zanders
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Mike Hewitt, gtnews
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Ira Birns, World Fuel Services and AFP
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Jim Kaitz, AFP
24 Jun 2010

Managing Liquidity and Working Capital in Payment Processes
Joe Cornelius, KeyBank - 09 Oct 2009

Treasury Trends in Security and Identity
Karen Wendel, IdenTrust - 08 Oct 2009

Technology to Manage Risk and Gain Competitive Advantage
Lise Gjertsen, SWIFT - 07 Oct 2009

Trends in Payment Processes
Craig Vaream, JP Morgan - 07 Oct 2009

How Can SWIFT Attract More Corporates?
Christina Easton, Microsoft - 14 Sep 2009

How Corporate Treasurers Can Protect Themselves from the Crisis
Rajesh Mehta, Citi - 14 Sep 2009

Bank-to-corporate Relationships
Michael Cummins, JP Morgan - 20 Oct 2008

Extending the Value for Corporates
Dennis Sweeney, General Electric - 15 Sep 2008

Best Practice Survey Results

Liquidity Risk Still Cause for Concern Among Corporate Treasurers
14 Jun 2011

Companies Neglect Risks in Supplier Financing
22 Mar 2011

Cash Management Survey 2010: Treasurers Failing to Achieve Centralisation and Automation
07 Sep 2010

gtnews Liquidity Survey 2009
09 Mar 2010

Survey Reveals Corporates View SEPA as an Opportunity but Further Clarity is Vital
28 Oct 2008

Is Corporate Cash Management Changing?
19 Jul 2007

What Keeps Treasurers Awake At Night?
05 Feb 2007

Best Practice Commentaries

gtnews Commends 2011 Global Corporate Treasury Awards Winners
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 21 Sep 2011

2011 Global Corporate Treasury Awards - Shortlist
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 23 Aug 2011

Competing For Talent in Asia
Richard Hartung, gtnews - 19 May 2011

Treasury on the Front Foot for Risk, Regulation and Recovery
17 May 2011

Achieving Simplicity in Treasury
15 Apr 2011

Battling Complacency: A Paradigm Shift in Transaction Services
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 29 Mar 2011

Liquidity Dominates Risk Concerns for Corporates
04 Jan 2011

2010 in Review: Mounting Challenges for Treasurers
21 Dec 2010

gtnews Global Corporate Treasury Awards Names Outstanding Treasuries
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 27 Oct 2010

TMS Functionality: Risk, SWIFT and SaaS
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 26 Oct 2010

Risk, Regulation and the Rise of Asia: Corporate and Bank Perspectives
12 Oct 2010

Europe's Plight Under Scrutiny: Global Corporate Treasurers Forum - Europe Preview
25 May 2010

Political, Economic and Regulatory Concerns Top the UK Corporate Agenda
04 May 2010

2009: Treasury Management Under an Economic Shadow
22 Dec 2009

Counterparty Risk a Key Concern as Treasurers Predict More Bad News to Come
03 Nov 2009

Making the Most of the Crisis
23 Sep 2009

Taking a Fresh Approach to Payments?
14 Jul 2009

Volatility and Shrinking Liquidity: Positioning Treasury in a Financial Crisis
28 Apr 2009

Treasurers' Trends and Predictions for 2009
06 Jan 2009

Review of 2008: The Year That Credit Crunched
16 Dec 2008

AFP Annual Conference 2008: Career Progression and Impact of the Credit Crunch on Treasurers
28 Oct 2008

Finding Best Practice for Corporate Treasury in the Deepening Credit Crisis
07 Oct 2008

Eight Months; Six Trends - A Review of 2008 So Far
19 Aug 2008

How to Become a Better Treasury Manager
01 Jul 2008

Payments: Making the Right Strategic Choice
17 Jun 2008

How to Optimise Treasury Strategy and Your Career
Ben Poole, gtnews - 03 Jun 2008

Technology for Treasurers: Making the Right Decision
13 May 2008

The Customer is Always Right
15 Apr 2008

The State of Treasury
27 Sep 2007

Best Practice Blogs

2011 in Review: Cash is King and Visibility is Key
Lynne Peachey, gtnews - 20 Dec 2011

AFP Conference 2011 Blog
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 07 Nov 2011

EuroFinance 2011 Blog
Joy Macknight, gtnews - Lynne Peachey, gtnews - 13 Oct 2011

ACT Annual Conference 2011 Blog
10 May 2011

Blog: Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe 2011
07 Apr 2011

HSBC Celebrates 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 11 Mar 2011

Home and Away: Making Your Cash Work
25 Nov 2010

AFP Conference 2010: gtnews Blog
08 Nov 2010

Sibos 2010: Corporate Blog
25 Oct 2010

EuroFinance Blog
06 Oct 2010

Link Between Cash and Credit Defines Current Corporate Bank Relationships
David Kelin, Zanders, Treasury & Finance Solutions - 27 Jul 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe
24 Jun 2010

A Dutch Perspective on the Future of Treasury
David Kelin, Zanders, Treasury & Finance Solutions - 15 Jun 2010

Credit Remains Top-of-mind for Treasurers
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 27 Apr 2010

The Treasury Insider
30 Mar 2010

gtnews at AFP Annual Conference 2009: Editorial Blog
05 Oct 2009

Editor's Blog
29 Sep 2009

Editor's Blog: 25 August - 24 September 2009
25 Aug 2009

gtnews at the ACT Annual Conference 2009
22 Apr 2009

gtnews Poll

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Blog

2011 in Review: Cash is King and Visibility is Key - 20 Dec 2011
This review of 2011 examines key industry trends and reveals the annual top 10 must read articles on gtnews.

Video

AFP 2011: Interview with Susan Skerritt, Head of Business Strategy and Market Solutions, BNY Mellon Treasury Services - 09 Nov 2011
Susan Skerritt, head of business strategy and market solutions, BNY Mellon Treasury Services, talks about how corporates can identify potential process improvements.

Blog

AFP Conference 2011 Blog - 07 Nov 2011
Find out the buzz on the conference floor at AFP Annual Conference 2011 in Boston.

Video

AFP 2011: Interview with Matt Cammer, SVP and National Sales Manager, KeyBank Global Treasury Management - 09 Nov 2011
Matt Cammer, senior vice president (SVP) and national sales manager, KeyBank Global Treasury Management, highlights one of the main themes of the conference: the need to drive efficiencies throughout the treasury.

Video

AFP 2011: Interview with Colleen Taylor, EVP, Head of Treasury Management and Merchant Services, Capital One - 07 Nov 2011
Colleen Taylor, executive vice president (EVP), head of treasury management and merchant services, Capital One, explains how mobile technology will impact merchant services by helping to drive customer volumes.

Video

EuroFinance 2011: Interview with Michael Guralnick, Global Head Corporate Client Sales Management, Global Transaction Services, Citi - 18 Oct 2011
Michael Guralnick, global head corporate client sales management, global transaction services (GTS), Citi, gives his insight into the top topics of the conference: mobile technology, regulation, risk management and emerging market growth.

Blog

EuroFinance 2011 Blog - 13 Oct 2011
Follow the interesting session discussions at EuroFinance 2011 through two daily blogs.

Video

Eurofinance 2011: Interview with Juan Pablo Cuevas, Interim Head of Latin America GTS, BofA Merrill - 13 Oct 2011
Juan Pablo Cuevas, managing director, Latin America corporate sales executive and interim head of Latin America GTS, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA Merrill) lists three things corporates can do to improve their liquidity management.

Video

Sibos 2011: Interview with Donna Alexander, CEO, BAFT-IFSA - 27 Sep 2011
Donna Alexander, chief executive officer (CEO), BAFT-IFSA, outlines what effect Basel III will have on trade finance, and how the industry can work together for the best outcome.

Commentary

gtnews Commends 2011 Global Corporate Treasury Awards Winners - 21 Sep 2011
On 20 September 2011, over 120 guests joined gtnews at the prestigious One King West Hotel in Toronto to recognise the great and the good in corporate treasury.

Commentary

2011 Global Corporate Treasury Awards - Shortlist - 23 Aug 2011
At a time when treasury departments are doing much more with a lot less, best practice in treasury needs to be highlighted and celebrated. The gtnews Global Corporate Treasury Awards, now in their second year, are dedicated to recognising and rewarding the very best in corporate treasury, celebrating the great and the good of the industry.

Survey Results

Liquidity Risk Still Cause for Concern Among Corporate Treasurers - 14 Jun 2011
Liquidity, foreign exchange (FX) and counterparty risk are seen as the top three concerns for corporate treasurers in 2011, holding the same positions as last year. The second annual gtnews Treasury Risk Management Survey gauges ways in which organisations approach risk management.

Commentary

Competing For Talent in Asia - 19 May 2011
The need for more talent in treasury, transaction banking and payments remains one of the top issues in Asia-Pacific, for financial institutions and corporates alike.

Commentary

Treasury on the Front Foot for Risk, Regulation and Recovery - 17 May 2011
Risk, regulation and the recovery were the main topics under discussion at this year's ACT Annual Conference in Liverpool, UK.

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