Results for ‘Treasury’

How Takeda centralized its payments

To standardize banking connectivity worldwide, record all financial instruments and increase cash visibility, Takeda implemented Kyriba Treasury as its TMS back in 2019. Subsequent to this initial implementation, a second phase of the project – to implement the Payments module of the TMS – was embarked upon in 2022. For…

MODEC’s step to an automated FX hedging process

In 2020, the company decided to automate this process, successfully reducing the time spent on it from three days to within one day. Headquartered in Tokyo, MODEC is a general contractor for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of floating systems for deep-sea oil production. These systems include FPSO…

How to connect with local banks in Japan?

Treasurers dealing with multiple jurisdictions, scattered banking landscape, and local requirements face many challenges in this regard. Japan is one of the markets where bank connectivity is indeed a challenge, especially when it comes to connecting with local banks. Traditional options The initial reaction from treasurers not familiar with local…

Zanders announces acquisition of Fintegral to enhance risk management solutions

Utrecht, The Netherlands – July 28, 2023 - Zanders, a leading global provider of treasury, risk management and technology solutions, today announced the acquisition of Fintegral, a renowned European risk consulting firm. This strategic acquisition strengthens Zanders' commitment to delivering comprehensive risk management solutions to its global clients. Fintegral, known…

Zanders listed on Swift Customer Security Programme (CSP) Assessment Providers directory 

The CSP helps reinforce the controls protecting participants from cyberattack and ensures their effectivity and that they adhere to the current Swift security requirements. *Swift does not certify, warrant, endorse or recommend any service provider listed in its directory and Swift customers are not required to use providers listed in…

The CGI-MP – What’s it All About and Can it Really Deliver?

In this third article in the ISO 20022 series, Zanders experts Eliane Eysackers and Mark Sutton take a focused look at the Common Global Implementation Market Practice Group (CGI-MP). Explaining its role, objectives and how it has the potential to redefine what is possible in terms of taking the multi-banking…

ISO 20022 XML (Pain.001.001.09) – Introduction of the Structured Address

However, possibly the most important point for corporates to be aware of is the planned move towards explicit use of the structured address block. In this second article in the ISO 20022 series, Zanders experts Eliane Eysackers and Mark Sutton provide some valuable insights around this industry requirement, the challenges…

SAP Analytics Cloud – Liquidity Planning in SAC

While SAC is a planning tool to be considered, it requires further exploration to evaluate its fit with business requirements and how it could unlock opportunities to potentially streamline the CFF process across the organization. For the organizations already using SAP BPC (Business Process & Consolidation) for planning, SAC could…

CEO Statement: Why Our Purpose Matters

The Zanders purpose Our purpose is to deliver financial performance when it counts, to propel organizations, economies, and the world forward. Recently, we have embarked on a process to align more effectively what we do with the changing needs of our clients in unprecedented times. A central pillar of this…

Funds

The world around us is changing rapidly. With the energy transition, healthcare, education, pensions, integration, labor participation, data, and privacy, our country faces many societal challenges. Financing these challenges is a crucial issue, where the use of funds, often publicly initiated and financed, provides part of the answer.​

Demystifying blockchain security risks

To fully leverage the benefits of this technology, it’s essential to understand and address security threats when implementing blockchain solutions. As a decentralized distributed ledger technology, blockchain can add value as a platform that integrates a corporate’s operational processes with its treasury processes. This could drive treasury efficiencies and reduce…

About Zanders

Our team of experts has extensive experience in supporting multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs. Since our founding in 1994, we have been dedicated to providing our clients with innovative and practical solutions to their financial challenges. Over the three decades since, Zanders has provided the minds,…

Global disruptions demand Treasuries to act fast

 In today’s world, supply chain disruptions are consequences of operating in an integrated and highly specialized global economy. Along with affecting the credit risk of impacted suppliers, these disruptions are demanding Treasuries to operate with increased working capital. In March 2021, a vessel was forced aground due to intense winds…

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Social Housing

Housing associations face the challenging task of managing a large inventory of rental properties. Due to rising market interest rates, maintenance and management costs, the sustainable earnings model of many associations is under pressure. Investments only yield returns in the long term, making sound treasury management of great importance.​

NGOs & Charities

Public Sector

Effective Treasury management plays a crucial role in the public sector, due to rising costs and the constant pressure to work more efficiently. At Zanders, we recognize the significant societal importance of the public sector. Therefore, our services aim to ensure its financial health.​

Government

Government organizations are under increasing pressure to do more with ever fewer resources available. To optimize social returns, it is important to ensure the structural sustainability of financial operations and to quantify risks.​

Private Equity

In the increasingly complex landscape of private equity, generating lasting value has evolved beyond traditional financial strategies.​ As market dynamics intensify, private equity managers are compelled to prioritize operational excellence as a key driver of returns. Treasury Transformation for a Leading International Education Group​ A leading international education group headquartered…