| No. 2, 2013 |
Liquidity ManagementRe-evaluating Your Company's Bank Counterparty RiskThe expiration of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) unlimited insurance for non-interest bearing transaction accounts at the end of last year prompted treasurers to re-evaluate their US bank counterparty risk. This article suggests the appropriate steps for such an assessment. [more] Treasury TechnologyIs It Time to Move Your Workstation to the Cloud?For most large multinational corporations, the question about treasury workstations today generally is not whether they should use one — since most already do — but rather if they should use one that operates "in the cloud." The decision about whether to stay with a traditional software-on-site solution or rent a treasury workstation in the cloud should be driven by a well-informed business case, including a thorough evaluation of benefits and risks. [more] International TradeAsian Growth Creates Opportunities for Multinational CorporationsEmerging markets, particularly China and other parts of Asia, will continue to drive global growth. This growth is strongly apparent in trade flows both within Asia and between Asian countries and other markets in Europe, North America, Latin America and Africa, positioning Asia as a dynamic trade partner for the world. Even though 2014 is likely to bring some economic recovery in the US and Europe, Asia remains a powerhouse of growth. [more] Regional SpotlightSupply Chain Financing Complements Traditional Trade Financein Latin America Supply chain finance is particularly valuable in regions such as Latin America, and provides a "win win" for buyers and suppliers alike. Larger buyers can optimize working capital by standardizing and potentially extending payment terms. At the same time, they increase the resilience of the supply chain by supporting suppliers' liquidity requirements. [more] |
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