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publication date: October 2007
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treasurytoday October 2007
The treasurytoday monthly magazine is our flagship publication. It supplies reliable, well researched information to senior figures in the treasury field. The Treasury Today editorial team is one of the most talented and respected in the market. Our editorial provides clear, straightforward analysis with a compelling mix of news, industry focused articles, technical content and frank interviews.
The October edition of treasurytoday magazine will be with subscribers from 25th October. Key articles include:
- Cash Management
Continuous Linked Settlement | CLS (Continuous Linked Settlement) was introduced in 2002 for the purpose of eliminating settlement risk in FX transactions. Five years on we analyse its effect on FX trade and the factors which have been limiting take-up of this initiative.
- Treasury Management
Return of the profit centre | In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the idea of a profit centre treasury, but the profit centre model has now changed. We look at the evolution of treasury models and assess the value of a new profit centre treasury.
- Risk Management
Emissions trading | Regulators around the world are increasingly aware of the contribution businesses make to climate change. In this article we look at the regulatory framework surrounding such schemes as the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.
- Corporate Finance
Going public – the preparation | Deciding to publicly list a company on a stock exchange signifies a major upheaval. In the second article in our series on going public we explore the careful preparation needed to ensure a successful flotation.
Special features in this issue:
- Talking Treasury Forum | Money funds - what next?
If you are an investor in money funds or considering this well respected type of investment you should read on. Leading experts in the industry share their views in a frank discussion about where the industry is going. Topics discussed include the effects of Basel II, the possibility of formal regulation of money funds in Europe and changes in the rating agencies’ approach to money funds.
- Product Profile | SunGard AvantGard Receivables
Well managed working capital and an efficiently run order-to-cash cycle reflects a company in good financial health. Historically, accounts receivable operations have lacked the automation and management tools necessary to exercise proper control and maintain timely cash flow, but there are software solutions available to resolve these problems. SunGard’s AvantGard Receivables, for example, focuses on improving credit and collection productivity by helping to optimise workflows and processes, leading to quantifiable results.
- Bank Profile | Rabobank
Rabobank is a Netherlands-based co-operative bank which provides services to corporates in 26 different countries, particularly companies operating in the agricultural and food sectors. Rabobank delivers a range of capital market and risk management services to corporates via its Global Financial Markets division. Financial Logistics, meanwhile, is a key element of the Corporate Clients Netherlands offering, focusing on liquidity and risk management and advisory services relating to transactions of up to one year.
- The Corporate View | Neil Wood, CFO, LOCOG
Neil Wood is the CFO of LOCOG, the organisation responsible for staging the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Here he tells us about the unique challenges faced by an organisation which has a set lifespan of seven years and is due to grow from 200 to 100,000 staff in the next five years.
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