AI in treasury: use cases and operating implications

At the recent EuroFinance International Treasury Management conference in Budapest, corporate treasurers exchanged experiences on cash forecasting, FX operations, payments, treasury automation and data architecture. Artificial intelligence was presented there as a tool to generate actionable information for management teams more quickly while reducing manual interventions. Cash forecasting and process automation were the most highlighted applications of AI by participants, but other areas were also presented, notably FX and the coding capabilities that allow information systems to talk to each other. 

Strengthening the Operating Impact of Treasury Centers

Dino Nicolaides, Managing Director for the UK and Ireland at Redbridge, encourages Treasury Centers, that are powerful drivers of operating performance within multinational groups, to strengthen their value add through the optimisation of bank fees and services. His insights into successful renegotiations are drawn from numerous engagements with international treasuries. They revolve around three key principles: transparency, benchmarking, and an end-to-end approach. 

When segregated accounts unlock hidden savings

In the insurance, construction, and real-estate sectors, the treasurer’s role comes with distinct constraints that make optimizing cash-management services and fees more intricate. For Lucie Kunešová, Associate Director – Cash Management Advisory at Redbridge, these specifics are not a handicap but, on the contrary, a signal of greater savings potential in cash management. Proof by example.

Renegotiating bank fees and services: the holistic approach

Lucie Kunesova, Associate Director – Cash Management Advisory at Redbridge, shares her practical approach to renegotiating bank fees and services, drawing on concrete examples from recent engagements with treasury teams at groups in the insurance, construction, and real estate sectors. Her key words: analysis, benchmarking, and a holistic approach.

“We ensure monitoring bank fees is easy and accessible for medium-sized companies”

A redesigned interface, ready-to-use dashboards, improved productivity… In this article Gaëlle Parquic presents the latest enhancements to our bank fee monitoring software, HawkeyeBSB — all of which make the tool easier to use and enable its users to respond more quickly to any billing discrepancies.

Redbridge Uncovers Excessive FX Fees Banks Charge Corporate Clients

Nine out of ten companies are overpaying for their foreign exchange (FX) transactions. That’s the key takeaway from Redbridge Debt & Treasury Advisory’s extensive experience working with businesses of all sizes on cash management, financing, and banking relationships.

Redbridge Debt & Treasury Advisory Selects Thoughtworks to Provide Richer Data Insights for Payments Clients

Understanding and building a balanced banking relationship

Redbridge recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the theme of banking relationships. Three guests: Jean-Christophe Sautereau, Director of Treasury and Financing at SMCP; Chloé Audrin, Director of Financing and Banking Relationship Management at Air Liquide; and, from the banking side, Arnaud Morgant, Head of Corporate Clients at Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking (SGCIB), shared their views on some of the most important issues.

Top Finance and Treasury Insights from Redbridge in 2024

We’ve curated a selection of the top articles of finance and treasury insights 2024 from Redbridge’s experts in finance, treasury, and payments. These pieces offer in-depth analysis, case studies, and insights into emerging market trends that will continue to be relevant in 2025.

FX Solutions: Strategies to Overcome Foreign Exchange Challenges and Boost Merchant Revenue

The foreign exchange (FX) market is pivotal in facilitating international trade and investment. Traditional banking methods, though reliable, often fall short in terms of speed, cost, and accessibility, paving the way for alternative payment methods that leverage advanced technology to optimise FX transactions. With a daily trading volume exceeding USD 7.5 trillion, the FX market is the largest and most liquid financial market globally. Operating 24 hours a day, five days a week, it enables currency exchange among banks, financial institutions, corporations, governments, and individual traders, while serving as a platform for speculative trading, where participants aim to profit from fluctuations in exchange rates. In addition, it gives businesses the flexibility to choose when to hold or convert funds based on market conditions. This approach also enhances cost optimisation and control. I this srticle you will find FX solutions to boost merchant revenue.  

ABB Revolutionizes Trade Finance Guarantees Management

ABB , a global technology leader in electrification, robotics, automation, and motion, has successfully implemented an innovative solution to streamline and optimize its trade finance guarantees process. With a presence in more than 100 countries and revenues surpassing $30 billion, managing complex financial operations such as trade finance is a crucial part of ABB’s success. Recognizing inefficiencies in its guarantees management, ABB took decisive action to modernize the process, ensuring greater control, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Navigating Market Volatility in a Changing Global Landscape

The EuroFinance Conference in Copenhagen kicked off with an insightful session on global macroeconomic trends, featuring a discussion with Thomas Harr, Chief Economist at Denmark’s National bank, and Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Director at Bruegel AISBL. The conversation focused on interest rates, inflation, and the global growth outlook, signaling a period of increased financial market volatility shocks, despite broader macroeconomic stability.

EuroFinance 2024 Insights: Cash Management Trends

The automation of cash management processes has become essential for optimizing liquidity and improving cash flow visibility. At a Eurofinance roundtable featuring Roberto Rossetti, Treasury and Funding Manager at HERA SPA, and Elise Hoyet, Head of Virtual Account and Payment Factory Domain at Societe Generale, the conversation focused on key cash management trends 2024 and strategies for automating these processes.

Redbridge Debt & Treasury Advisory Expanding to Chicago

Chicago, IL – 8/12/2024 – Redbridge Debt & Treasury Advisory, a leading international advisory firm, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Willis Tower, located in the heart of Chicago. This expansion marks the 25th anniversary of the firm and underscores its dedication to the U.S. market.

Federal Funds Rate Forecast 2024: Rate cuts offer an opportunity for companies to enhance US cash management

The prospect of monetary easing across the Atlantic in the coming months makes the adoption of an indexed, transparent mechanism for remunerating dollar deposits look like an attractive option. More generally, it’s a good opportunity for local treasurers to rethink their cash management strategies and how they manage their banking relationships. Take a look at our advice for 2024 based on federal funds rate forecast 2024.