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The 7 habits of highly effective treasurers
Why are some treasury teams more adept at managing the financial challenges faced by their enterprises than others? There are seven key habits that are continuously practised by successful treasurers.
The ultimate guide
To optimise cash management processes you need to apply a number of key principles to increase the level of insight into how cash moves into and out of your organisation.
Hidden gems of Treasury
On the subjects of 'finding' and 'being found,' we've interviewed the world's top treasury recruitment experts — and the most talented treasurers.
The future of APIs
New developments in bank connectivity will enable major improvements for companies working with multiple banks. There are however conditions to successfully implementing new bank connectivity solutions.
Blogposts

Treasury Technology & Essence of Bank Rationalization - Sara Þorsteinsdottir
Matthias VarenkampOct 9, 2023 3:33:31 PM
In the modern business landscape, where transactions are swift and financial intricacies abound, the role of a treasury manager cannot be overstated....

The Art of Centralizing Cash Management - Aimee Cullen
Matthias VarenkampOct 9, 2023 3:32:41 PM
In a world that is increasingly digitized and driven by intangible assets, the age-old adage remains as true as ever: "Cash is King". But if Aimee...

The Role of Treasurers in a Rapidly Changing World - Lee-Ann Perkins
Matthias VarenkampOct 9, 2023 3:28:49 PM
In today's dynamic business landscape, the role of a treasurer is no longer confined to mere financial management. Lee-Ann Perkins, Treasury...

Real-Time vs. Just-in-Time Treasury - Kate Pohl's vision
Matthias VarenkampOct 9, 2023 3:27:24 PM
In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements, the financial sector is continuously evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities....

The Rise of Cloud ERP Solutions: Transforming Business Operations
Matthias VarenkampJul 13, 2023 3:15:04 PM
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are increasingly turning to cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to...

Mastering ERP & Bank Integration Making The Right Choices
Matthias VarenkampJul 13, 2023 2:49:42 PM
As businesses continue their relentless march towards digitalization, optimizing a company's financial operations has become increasingly pivotal....

Unlocking Business Potential: The Lifeblood Of Modern Business
Matthias VarenkampJul 13, 2023 2:45:40 PM
In today's competitive business landscape, the importance of efficient, secure, and well-integrated processes cannot be overstated. Critical to this...

Powering Corporate Growth: The Integral Role Of PSPs In Modern Treasury
Matthias VarenkampJul 13, 2023 12:32:38 PM
Digital transformation is reshaping the way businesses operate, and the field of corporate treasury is no exception. Among the diverse array of...

Beyond Transactions: Payment Systems & Products
Matthias VarenkampJul 5, 2023 10:57:43 AM
In the dynamic financial ecosystem, corporations worldwide engage in a vast array of transactions. This ranges from large-scale fund transfers and...

Frontiers of Banking: Navigating APIs & PSD2 Protocols
Matthias VarenkampJun 5, 2023 5:02:32 PM
In the modern corporate world, the efficiency of banking operations depends heavily on the communication protocols used to connect with financial...

Unveiling the Banking Code: Host-to-Host & EBICS Protocols Demystified
Matthias VarenkampJun 2, 2023 11:49:31 AM
In the modern corporate world, the efficiency of banking operations depends heavily on the communication protocols used to connect with financial...

Navigating the SWIFT Current: A Deep Dive into Banking Protocols
Matthias VarenkampJun 1, 2023 3:23:00 PM
In the modern corporate world, the efficiency of banking operations depends heavily on the communication protocols used to connect with financial...

This is how a fascination with risk led to a career in treasury
Matthias VarenkampFeb 16, 2023 3:26:02 PM
As many in the field have long known, it is not just people with a finance background who make the best treasurers. It is about having the right...

Are you paying enough attention to treasury?
Matthias VarenkampFeb 16, 2023 3:25:30 PM
Recruiting in treasury is not just about getting the top of the class or people with great accounting skills. It is about making sure you get people...

So, what's the deal with treasury, according to this rising star?
Matthias VarenkampFeb 16, 2023 3:24:57 PM
In this competitive market, finding the hidden gems in treasury can be quite a challenge. There must be some talented candidates out there, but how...

The trends in treasury according to top recruiter Mike Richards
Matthias VarenkampFeb 16, 2023 3:24:21 PM
Mike Richards has been around the world of Treasury Recruitment for over twenty years now. He has seen how the role of treasurers has significantly...

Traceability and consistency contribute to security
CobaseDec 19, 2022 1:41:26 PM
The importance of secure treasury functions cannot be underestimated. Fraud prevention – including sanctions checking – has long been one of the main...

Building a platform for success
CobaseDec 12, 2022 2:13:23 PM
Banks provide solutions to connect and integrate corporate ERP systems, most of which are based upon batches of data being exchanged between the...

Making the most of automation
CobaseNov 30, 2022 2:08:02 PM
We have previously identified automating critical workflows as one of the key components of intelligent treasury management. There are many aspects...

Making cash management processes work for business
CobaseNov 24, 2022 10:06:17 AM
Cash management strategies have come under intense scrutiny of late as a result of various geopolitical and economic factors. Industry surveys point...

Embracing the future
CobaseSep 12, 2022 8:00:00 PM
In the final blog in this series we look at how digital transformation impacts skills requirements, how APIs are enabling more accurate and timely...

All above board
CobaseAug 29, 2022 5:00:00 PM
Before sending a payment to a bank, a check on beneficiary account changes compared to previous payments made to the same beneficiary/vendor can...

Making the right connections
CobaseAug 16, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and more recently the geopolitical disruptions, treasury teams have been operating in a uniquely...

The value of making timely use of data
CobaseAug 2, 2022 10:50:32 AM
Since the start of the pandemic, the unprecedented financial stresses companies have underlined the potential consequences of underestimating risks...

Balancing short and long term needs
Jack GielenApr 14, 2022 9:20:57 AM
In the final blog in this series we look at how to identify the right bank connectivity partner for your company to maximise the benefits of open...

Cashing in on optimisation
Jack GielenApr 1, 2022 9:12:10 AM
Careful planning significantly boosts the chances of a cash management optimisation project being implemented successfully.

Making the most of Open Banking for corporates
Jack GielenMar 9, 2022 4:03:01 PM
Open Banking has come a long way in just a few years. Many banks around the world now offer APIs for account reporting or payment initiation, and...

How companies can improve their multibank cash management
Jack GielenJan 26, 2022 3:55:28 PM
The complexity of corporate structures and the disparate relationships that develop over the lifetime of an organisation mean managing bank...
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