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The annual Treasury Management Systems Survey from gtnews is an invaluable guide to the range, use and effectiveness of treasury management systems (TMS) around the world. The 50-page report includes 47 charts and tables and an expert commentary from gtnews contributing editor Enrico Camerinelli.

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Big Data Drives Competitive Advantage - 19 Jan 2012
While some banks and corporates may still be looking at how to make data available, gaining a competitive advantage over the coming year seems more likely to come from the ability to analyse 'big data' both quickly and effectively, rather than from just accessing more information.

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.

IT in the Cloud - 25 Aug 2011
Is cloud technology taking off in Asia? Security and regulatory issues persist as barriers across the region, making companies wary about moving too fast.

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.

Getting the Most Out of Your TMS - 09 Aug 2011
With limited personnel and IT resources, corporate treasuries are relying on treasury management systems (TMS) to alleviate the strain. However, the recent gtnews 2011 Treasury Management Systems Survey found that most do not fully use all of the TMS' capabilities. This feature is part of the 2011 Buyer's Guide to TMS.

SWIFT for Corporates: State of Play - 05 Jul 2011
Interest in SWIFT among corporates has grown so much in the past two years, say bankers, that most RFPs and RFIs from corporate treasurers include a requirement for SWIFT connectivity. The increased interest has been driven by post-financial crisis concerns about liquidity management and counterparty risk as corporate treasuries seek greater visibility of their funds and to protect themselves from any future bank failures. This feature is part of the 2011 Buyer's Guide to SWIFT Service Bureaus.

Economic Uncertainty Brings FX Risk Into Focus - 26 Apr 2011
Managing foreign exchange (FX) risk is a key responsibility for corporate treasurers. There are different types of FX risk that require attention, as well as a variety of regulatory and compliance issues to address. This feature is part of the 2011 Buyer's Guide to Risk Management Systems.

Achieving Simplicity in Treasury - 15 Apr 2011
This year's Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe, sponsored by HSBC, focused on how treasurers can simplify their processes, with bank relationships under the spotlight.