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SWIFT Connectivity for Corporate Treasurers 2009

The Great Leap Forward: community co-operation for corporates in uncertain times

Elie Lasker, Head of Corporate Market, SWIFT

Categories: Cash Management, Intercompany Financing, Payments, Strategic Treasury, SWIFT, Technology, Working Capital Management, Technology Articles, Bank Relationships, Receivables

Our conversations with corporate treasurers in recent months have highlighted three main concerns: firstly, global cash visibility. How much cash do you have and where is it? Secondly, you may be re-examining your approach to risk diversification. Over recent years, many corporates have tried to reduce the number of banking relationships they maintain, but today’s uncertain times may call for diversifying risk across a larger number of banks again. Thirdly, you may be looking to maintain access to credit as individual financial institutions tighten their lending criteria...

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