As the burden of regulation increases, companies are centralising cash management. Jules Stewart examines how new realities are impacting on the relationship between global and local functions.
The link between hedge funds and banks seems obvious, yet if the banks want to make the most of this relationship, they must start offering the kinds of services that the hedge funds are asking for, says Mark Pelham
The extent of automation in FX trading systems has meant that a major market shock would lead to a slow-down in trade rather than meltdown. But it has also increased market volatility. William Essex weighs up the pros and cons.
Multinationals are more likely than ever to outsource their treasury operations to banks because of the growing regulation, cost and complexity of treasury management. Michael Imeson reports.
Reuters’ hook-up with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has been welcomed by the market. More importantly, it marks the start of another evolution in FX trading, as William Essex reports.
In the fast-moving world of FX trading, speed is of the essence. Delivering the right data to clients at the right time can make the difference between turning a profit and making a loss. William Essex looks at the issues surrounding data latency.
James Eedes reveals the results of The Banker’s second FX banks listing. Once again, UBS is the runaway victor but there is still much to play for in terms of global control.
Opinions on the future fate of the dollar differ in the extreme. Will the bulls or the bears win out? William Essex reports on factors weighing against the currency and those that could boost it.
Treasurers’ use of money-market funds has grown in the US and, more recently but to a lesser extent, in Europe. William Essex looks at the latest innovations that are attracting treasurers to these products.
William Essex examines the latest currencies presenting attractive opportunities to FX traders in the Eastern European, South American and Asian currency markets.
Mark Pelham looks at the rise of the euro commercial paper market and whether it can sustain its phenomenal rate of growth tochallenge the dominant US market.
Bankers used to roll out the red carpet for corporate CEOs who were their most important clients. Now most of their business is coming from other banks. Brian Caplen reports on the rise of the financial institutions group.
Corporate treasurers give The Banker their views on banking services.