Latest Articles

Ready for the Second Phase of Working Capital Management in the Nordic Region?
Torben Iversholt, Danske Bank Group - 09 Feb 2010
In the first phase of the increased attention on working capital management, many quick wins have been achieved by large and medium-sized enterprises in the four Nordic countries. The challenge now is to initiate the second phase, which requires a stronger and more complex approach, if the companies want to meet the challenges of the expected economic upturn.
Cash Management Centralisation: Is it Right for Your Company?
Diejana van der Wal, Rabobank - Heijmert Rijken, Rabobank - 16 Feb 2010
Centralisation of the cash management function results in efficiencies and visibility of cash, but there are various challenges that face corporates attempting to create this structure. A combination of centralised and decentralised models may be the best solution for some corporates.
Bank Differentiation on a Level Playing Field
David Teare, SEB - Erik Seifert, SEB - 09 Feb 2010
This article looks at how treasurers' priorities - particularly in relation to liquidity and risk management - have changed, and what they should now be seeking from their banking partners to support these evolving requirements.
Integrated Cash Flow Planning: Now is the Time
Christof Paul Jordan, BearingPoint - 02 Feb 2010
Integrated cash flow planning has become increasingly important for companies because it addresses their increased need to save on investment expense and manage credit risk.

More Articles

A New Approach to Reliable Cash Flow Forecasting
Bas Rebel, Zanders, Treasury & Finance Solutions - 26 Jan 2010

Managing Finnish State Liquidity
Aila Välikoski, OpusCapita - 09 Feb 2010

Key Challenges for Treasury
Erik Zingmark, SEB - 26 Jan 2010

Managing Your Cash in Turkey
Ozlen Hudayioglu Gul, Türk Ekonomi Bankasi - 19 Jan 2010

The Local Option for Working Capital Efficiency
Dominic Broom, BNY Mellon - 22 Dec 2009

The Future of Card Acceptance
Jens Mahlke, Deutsche Bank - 05 Jan 2010

Special Reports

Evolution of the Global Notional Cash Pool
Karen Kombrink, Bank Mendes Gans - Greet van der Steen, Bank Mendes Gans - 21 Apr 2009

The Future of Global Notional Cash Pooling
Karen Kombrink, Bank Mendes Gans - 26 Sep 2007

Corporate Trends in Cash Management
20 Nov 2006

Guides

What Now? What Next?
17 Jun 2008

Corporate Cash Management Trends
29 Jan 2008

Global Trends, Local Practice
15 Jan 2007

How to Manage Your Global Liquidity
13 Sep 2005

Q&As

Challenges Facing Multinationals' Subsidiaries
09 Jun 2009

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

Hot Topics: An Industry Insight
Eric Campbell, Bottomline Technologies - 20 Sep 2007

Accounts Receivable: Readers' Questions Answered
Bob Meara, Celent - 26 Apr 2007

Receivables
15 Dec 2005

Videos

Cost Optimisation: US Perspectives on Cross-border Cash Management
Judd Holroyde, Wells Fargo & Company - 06 Oct 2009

Developments in SWIFT Connectivity
Brian Wedge, JPMorgan - 14 Sep 2009

Effective Pan-European Liquidity Management
20 Oct 2008

Liquidity - a Crisis of Confidence
Jim Graves, KeyBank - 20 Oct 2008

How to Improve Cash Flow Forecasting
Christian Dahlberg, SEB - 19 Oct 2008

Impact of the Credit Crunch on Working Capital
Ron Chakravarti, Citi - 19 Oct 2008

Making the Business Case for SWIFT Connectivity
Brian Wedge, JPMorgan - 16 Sep 2008

Challenges Facing the Payments Industry
Dub Newman, Bank of America Global Treasury Services - 22 Oct 2007

Developments in Cash Management, Banking and Technology
Gary Greenwald, Citi - 22 Oct 2007

Survey Results

gtnews Liquidity Survey 2009
09 Mar 2010

Cash Management Survey 2009: Corporates Put Accounts Receivable and Centralisation in the Spotlight
20 Oct 2009

Transaction Services Survey Reveals What Corporates Really Want from Banks
Paul Taylor, VocaLink - 25 Nov 2008

Cash Management Survey 2008 Reveals Liquidity is Corporate Priority
02 Sep 2008

Survey Reveals Corporates Are Not Yet Reaping Benefits of Global Liquidity Management
06 Dec 2007

Is Corporate Cash Management Changing?
19 Jul 2007

Commentaries

2009: Treasury Management Under an Economic Shadow
Ben Poole, gtnews - 22 Dec 2009

Counterparty Risk a Key Concern as Treasurers Predict More Bad News to Come
Ben Poole, gtnews - 03 Nov 2009

Survey

Fourth Annual Corporate Cash Management Survey 2009
27 May 2009

Commentaries

Treasurers' Trends and Predictions for 2009
Ben Poole, gtnews - 06 Jan 2009

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

Risk Management Tops Agenda at Cash Management University Event
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 14 Nov 2008

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

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

Learning From Our Nordic Neighbours
24 Jun 2008

Treasury in Latin America: Diversity and Growth
Ben Poole, gtnews - 10 Jun 2008

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

Finding the Extra Value in Accounts Payable
Ben Poole, gtnews - 22 Apr 2008

The State of Treasury
27 Sep 2007

Blogs

"It's Important Not to Miss a Good Crisis"
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 09 Oct 2009

gtnews at AFP Annual Conference 2009: Editorial Blog
Ben Poole, gtnews - 05 Oct 2009

Editor's Blog
Ben Poole, gtnews - 29 Sep 2009

Editor's Blog: 25 August - 24 September 2009
Ben Poole, gtnews - 25 Aug 2009

gtnews at the ACT Annual Conference 2009
Ben Poole, gtnews - 22 Apr 2009

The Treasury Insider
05 Aug 2008

Webinars on Demand

Webinar: Managing During the Credit Crunch: Best Practices for Improving Cash Flow and Reducing Credit Risk
25 Jun 2009

Survey Results

gtnews Liquidity Survey 2009
Part 1: Liquidity: Risk and Reaction - 09 Mar 2010
In the current economic climate, visibility and control over liquidity is more essential than ever. In late 2009 gtnews conducted a survey to provide insight into the thoughts and opinions of corporate treasury and finance professionals. The survey sought to gain an understanding of the steps taken by corporates to manage their liquidity processes, and how those processes had been affected by the recent market conditions.

Blog

The Treasury Insider
Part 12: Cash Forecasting: Is It Really Worth It? - 23 Feb 2010
Looking back at recent gtnews cash management surveys, cash flow forecasting is always one of the main 'could do better' areas of treasury. What issues does the Treasury Insider have with this treasury function, and how does this compare with others?

Commentary

Counterparty Risk a Key Concern as Treasurers Predict More Bad News to Come - 03 Nov 2009
In late October, the EuroFinance International Cash and Treasury Management conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, saw risk management issues top the agenda.

Commentary

2009: Treasury Management Under an Economic Shadow - 22 Dec 2009
2009 has been a tough year for many in the financial industry, as repercussions of events from the preceding 18 months continued to resonate throughout the year. This commentary looks back over the most-read gtnews content over the past year, with comment from industry experts.

Survey Results

Cash Management Survey 2009: Corporates Put Accounts Receivable and Centralisation in the Spotlight - 20 Oct 2009
This year's cash management survey highlights a number of significant trends including an increased focus on accounts receivable; the continued prioritisation of liquidity management and forecasting; as well as the increasing range of responsibilities on the treasurer's agenda.

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Blog

"It's Important Not to Miss a Good Crisis" - 09 Oct 2009
BNP Paribas' third annual Cash Management University examines liquidity and risk management in today's changing environment.

Video

Cost Optimisation: US Perspectives on Cross-border Cash Management - 06 Oct 2009
Judd Holroyde, senior vice president, head, global product management & delivery at Wells Fargo, assesses the effect of the recession on the cross-border cash management of US corporates, which types of accounts are best performing in this area, and analyses region-specific trends.

Blog

gtnews at AFP Annual Conference 2009: Editorial Blog
Part 4: BRICs: Safe as Houses? - 09 Oct 2009
What are the effects of the financial crisis on the 'emerging' markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China?

Video

Developments in SWIFT Connectivity - 14 Sep 2009
Brian Wedge, executive director, treasury services, JPMorgan, explains developments in SWIFT corporate connectivity over the past year, as well as what he believes is topping the agenda for corporates treasurers during this year of market turmoil.

Blog

The Treasury Insider
Part 9: Risk Ratings: Conversations Over a Beer - 18 Aug 2009
Musings over a summer beer - contemplating the feasibility of a new venture to provide risk ratings.
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