When Will CSR Become BAU for Treasurers?

Once seen by some as a business obligation or marketing tool, corporate social responsibility is now widely recognised as an opportunity to add value and contribute to long-term growth. How can treasury departments get involved?

Wellbeing in Treasury: More than a Healthier Balance Sheet

In today’s ‘always on’ culture, companies focused on growth and productivity are realising the importance of wellbeing within their corporate social responsibility strategies.

Sustainability in Treasury: A View Beyond Financing

Treasuries have a responsibility to support the overall corporate sustainability strategy, but many may not realise that the organisations they deal with on a daily basis – their banks – can be a valuable source of information and assistance with this task.

So What if You’re Gay? Embracing Inclusion in Treasury

Workforces are becoming more inclusive. Yet many LGBT+ employees still do not feel as if they can be their true selves at work – which has ramifications on performance and wellbeing. How can treasurers encourage inclusivity within their teams?

Smart Cities: Convergence and Collaboration to Build Communities of the Future

As new technology gets wired into the city, it’s revolutionising urban efficiency and improving the lives of citizens. The job of the treasurer and the finance function more broadly is to support this change; to create order and clarity.

Building a Sustainable Treasury Function: Time for Action

As the sustainability conversation gains in popularity across the globe, every part of a corporation – including treasury – is now expected to contribute to and help advance the organisation’s overall corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy.

Key Takeaways: Making ESG Part of Treasury’s DNA

There are a number of ways in which treasurers can support their organisation’s ESG goals, and embed them into their daily processes.

Treasury Leaders

Blazing a Transformation Trail: Saudi Arabia's New Digital Frontier

As part of a blueprint for a better future, the Saudi government is implementing measures to create a digitally-transformed, diverse economy. For corporate treasurers operating in the kingdom, or considering expansion into the country, this new digital era offers exciting efficiency opportunities and the chance to shape a sustainable future.

Travelling Safely at Speed: Embracing SWIFT gpi at IATA

SWIFT gpi is all about speed, efficiency and transparency but its success also depends on support and collaboration, with early adopters playing their part in shaping the way forward. Two such adopters, BNP Paribas and IATA, describe how their collaboration is helping to build a brave new world.

A New Era for China Investors

Chinese financial regulators have recently published new rules for China's CNY 100trn asset management industry. Aidan Shevlin, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, outlines the implications of the new rules for the industry and for corporate treasurers - and suggests practical steps for rethinking liquidity management in China.

Strength in Numbers: Delivering the Power of Digital in MENA

For treasurers operating in the MENA region, there are exciting opportunities to embrace the digitisation wave, improve workflows, optimise working capital, and deliver even greater strategic value to the business.