Supporting Treasury Through the M&A Journey

Alex Koh, Regional Treasurer for Asia Pacific for communications giant WPP, describes how treasury’s role and priorities are evolving to support the business’ changing needs.

François Masquelier argues that as the world of modern finance becomes more and more complex, it is increasingly important to be able to easily recognise and access the data treasurers really need.

There is a growing appetite, in regions such as South Africa, to streamline and simplify KYC (Know Your Customer) processes for corporate customers, with the aim of reducing the time and cost spent on supplying this information.

In March 2017, treasurers shared their experiences of M&A, discussing the practical implications of M&A, the challenges, and how to overcome them.

New regulations for the money market fund (MMF) industry in Europe are now in their final stages, with implementation likely to take effect in late 2018. This article outlines some of the key changes for corporate investors.

Working capital management has emerged as one of the most important priorities for treasurers over recent years and working capital improvement initiatives have become vital to drive shareholder value.

James Adams, Group Treasurer of the Chalhoub Group, and an active member of the ACT including the Middle East Committee, describes his experiences of treasury so far and offers advice to those new to the profession.