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Making the Move from Paper to Electronic Payments
Companies have much to gain by making the move from paper to electronic payments, whether it's by using the ACH network, initiating wire payments or implementing a commercial card program. Whatever the channel, before embarking on an electronic migration project, companies should take the time to understand all of the potential benefits, set realistic goals, and identify the possible–but often avoidable–obstacles. Engaging a third party provider early in the process can help with the more challenging aspects of the exercise.
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Business Continuity Planning
Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is the process used by companies to prepare for a wide range of disruptions before they happen, enabling the enterprise to resume normal operations as quickly as possible. This article, part of the TMI North America Supplement, explains the importance of BCP for treasury organizations and outlines the four stages involved in developing a new, or refreshing an existing, continuity plan.
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Integrating Acquisitions: the value-add
With the merger and acquisition (M&A) market showing a marked improvement in the early weeks of 2013, many companies are facing the challenges of combining the new companies. Beyond the basic requirements of aligning the new company's cash management and systems infrastructure, what else will be required and how can treasurers add value to the integration process?
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UMG Case Study: Using ISO 20022 XML to harmonize bank interfaces
Universal Music Group (UMG), owned by Vivendi, is the world's largest music content company with market-leading
positions in recorded music, music publishing and merchandising. As a truly global company, Vivendi wanted to streamline how UMG interacted with its banks by using the ISO 20022 XML standard for UMG's credit transfer messages and SWIFTNet for data transmission. In the U.S., where UMG works with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the bank supported this change. It also worked to ensure UMG's lockbox and Payee Positive Pay would continue to function effectively following its migration to a new SAP environment, prompting the move to the ISO 20022 XML standard.
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Connecting custody, connecting globally
What once was a niche offering at Bank of America before its merger with Merrill Lynch is now a core global securities servicing capability within the entity. Morgan Downey, global head of Global Custody and Agency Services, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, explains to Global Custodian how enhancing its custody offering, and aligning its global securities processing platform, is helping clients take a holistic view of their businesses during a time of unprecedented regulatory and reporting challenges.
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Key Performance Indicators: Drive performance, get results
Many treasurers aim to position themselves as a strategic advisor within their organization — but how can this be achieved? Quantifying treasury's performance and communicating the findings to internal stakeholders is an important part of the process. While the prospect of inviting closer scrutiny may be daunting, the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) can be a valuable tool in driving performance improvements — and improving treasury's profile within the company.
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Global Trade Roundtable
What are the key trade issues for the coming year – and more importantly, how will they be managed? Global and regional Heads of Trade from Bank of America Merrill Lynch discuss the topics that matter, providing region-by-region insight for corporate treasurers the world over.
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Treasury Environmental Changes – Adjusting to new eurozone and regulatory opportunities
Join our webcast to understand and prepare for two key areas making an impact on the treasury environment: the eurozone and regulatory reform.
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Connecting the world through your global card
The global landscape continues to shift as companies expand beyond their own borders to grow and strengthen their business. Join this Webcast to tap into the global payments landscape and how cards are used and accepted in other regions. Hear how to gain operational efficiency while managing risk and cost. Guest speaker: CareerBuilder
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A Key to Achieving Best in Class Payables Automation
One of the critical components for driving success with payments is adopting strategies that support migration towards electronic offerings. Join this webcast to hear strategies for increasing electronic payment acceptance of card and other solutions among your suppliers. Guest speakers: Evraz, Inc and King Arthur Flour
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Three pillars of building a Global Finance & Treasury Operating Model
A primary objective for any Treasurer is to support the business's objectives consistently over time. Designing and managing an effective global operating model that is efficient, operationally robust and responsive to increasingly changing demands is critical. Join this webcast to learn how to develop an optimum operating model to improve operational capability. Guest speakers: The Coca-Cola Company and Brady Corporation
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ISO 20022: Traveling the road to global interoperability (podcast series)
As data communication becomes more challenging with the growing advancements in technology, companies are looking for a common understanding of information shared by people and computers. ISO 20022 is a universal payment standard that provides standardized processing, communications and formats across the globe. Guest speakers: Expedia Inc, Cargill Incorporated, and SWIFT
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Banking on a Recovery
Credit expansion from banks will lead to a slower, but healthier recovery for the U.S. economy, says the author of our latest opinion piece. Banking on a Recovery represents our ongoing effort to bring you insight into the most current economic trends.
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The European Debt Crisis and U.S. Commercial Real Estate
Europe may have avoided a Lehman-style catastrophe as a result of the European debt crisis, but its problems are not over- one possible reason U.S. businesses are still reluctant to commit to real estate. Europe's quagmire could create opportunities for risk-tolerant investors and cash rich companies.
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When Treasury Meets Trade
Gone are the days when treasury management and trade finance are seen as two separate topics. Financial institutions and technology vendors are similarly aligning themselves to provide an integrated working capital offering — but challenges remain and the ability to demonstrate and quantify the company's return on investment is paramount.
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