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Interweaving AI with SAP

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, revolutionizing everything – from healthcare and transportation to finance and entertainment. Late last year, ChatGPT emerged online as the next phase in this fast-growing and exciting technological space. Many of us tried it out already, and I have yet to meet anyone who is not left amazed by its capacity in such an infant stage. Where to from here though? And how will this type of technology interweave with the systems we use today, such as SAP?

Interest rate volatility

How can corporates manage interest rate risk?

Following rampant inflation, the cost of borrowing in Europe has increased significantly, by up to 300 basis points for European Investment Grade (IG) corporates this year, largely mimicking moves in the US.

Working Capital Management

in times of crises

Much has been written about COVID-19, its related shutdowns, financial impact and high levels of disruption caused. Although the direct effects of the virus have probably come to a halt, corporates are still facing its (in)direct consequences to this day.

Increasing Inflation, Increasing Need for Integrated Financial Risk Framework

Annual inflation rate in US has reached 8.6% in May 2022, which is a highest rate in 41 years.

Trends in the banking payment landscape:

What does this actually mean for corporate treasury?

As gate keeper of corporate’ cash balances, the core treasury responsibility has always been, and will always be, to ensure the company has sufficient funds to pay all company’s obligations at the appropriate time and in the appropriate currency. Nothing new here.