by Brian Weeks | Dec 21, 2023 | Other
In this first webinar in the Short-Term Investing Series, Strategic Treasurer and Federated Hermes will discuss the Federal Reserve’s recent actions and guidance for short-term investing. After many months of aggressive rate hikes in its campaign against inflation, the Fed is moving into a new stage of its tightening cycle. Join us the day after the Fed’s December policy meeting to discuss what factors should be in the forefront of investors’ minds and how liquidity vehicles might respond as investors continue to pursue attractive returns.
by Brian Weeks | Dec 21, 2023 | Coffee Break Sessions, Podcast
In today’s Treasury Update Podcast episode, Paul Galloway continues the mini-series on debt funding by sharing insights on three alternative debt funding options: mezzanine debt, convertible debt, and perpetual debt. He shares a basic understanding of their unique functionalities, as well as the strategic reasons treasurers might opt for these alternatives. Tune in for a concise breakdown of what alternative debt funding options look like.
by Brian Weeks | Dec 18, 2023 | Replays, Webinars
Treasury has a heavy focus on ensuring the organization has adequate liquidity. Accounts receivable (AR) plays a vital role in ensuring cash is collected quickly and consistently. The abilities of the order-to-collect team to 1) make better credit management decisions, 2) speed up collection activities, and 3) process payments more accurately and efficiently drive better results for both AR and treasury. This webinar discusses how the AR function can and must help deliver on the overall financial commitments that are needed to reach the working capital and liquidity targets of the organization.
by Brian Weeks | Dec 18, 2023 | Podcast
In today’s podcast, Craig Jeffery sits down with Vikas Shah from LSQ for a discussion on the pressing need for companies to focus on driving cost savings and improving liquidity. Vikas shares specific examples of how businesses are finding cost savings and adding scalability, along with a look into key market challenges such as increased demand, credit deterioration, and the importance of process efficiency.
by Brian Weeks | Dec 11, 2023 | Podcast
In today’s episode, Craig Jeffery discusses key pain points in AR with Bryan Way from Corcentric. They address challenges in payment timing and invoicing processes, emphasizing the importance of better visibility and forecasting. They also discuss key considerations when deciding to build or buy a solution, with a reminder to focus on results over software solutions.
