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Welcome to TreasuryCast, the podcast series brought to you by Treasury Management International, a well-respected and independent voice in the treasury world. TreasuryCast showcases topical, pragmatic solutions and strategic insights providing valuable material for all practitioners, from experienced treasurers and CFOs to those new to the profession.
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Over 130 treasury professionals – including young talent – gathered at BNP Paribas' offices in the heart of Paris to mark ten years of the Journeys to Treasury initiative with a day of exploring the past, defining the present, and shaping the future. While the agenda stretched from 2016 to 2035, the underlying message was consistent: transformation is no longer coming, it's already here and operational. In other words, the future is now.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Tjitze Auke Rijpkema to explore how Accell Group accomplished the remarkable transformation from an external notional pooling structure to a fully integrated in-house bank, spectacularly achieved in only three months. They discuss the challenges and process changes behind the project, and the practical impacts on internal and external payments, automated sweeping, TMS integration, and reporting. Tjitze also shares the tangible benefits for treasury and actionable takeaways for treasurers considering a rapid in-house bank implementation.
When DEME began transforming its treasury operations in 2017, it had a clear objective: to create a centralised, robust function capable of supporting a growing, globally active business. For this special edition of TreasuryCast, Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Geert Wouters, the company's Head of Structured Finance, to discuss how the team has tackled everything from forecasting blind spots to embedding ESG in financing, positioning the department as a strategic partner that contributes meaningfully to the company's performance, resilience, and growth.
1Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with John Velis and Alexander Cadmus (BNY) to uncover whether 2026 could prove a genuine inflection point for liquidity, funding and hedging. From shifting rate paths to front-end curve dynamics, they unpack the forces converging to reshape treasury decision-making. Our guests discuss segmenting cash effectively, deciding between secured and unsecured funding, and staying prepared ahead of tighter execution windows. Along the way, they tackle regulatory shifts, cross-currency strains, and digital market pressures, providing clear priorities to strengthen balance sheet resilience for the year ahead.
When the trading world seems set for a future of uncertainty, the best strategy is to ensure access to liquidity is unhindered. It sounds simple but for many it is not. Johannes Wehrmann, Managing Director, Corporate Solutions, FIS Supply Chain Finance, directs the way to easier working capital access.
Working capital is under pressure from every direction – higher rates, longer supply chains, slower collections and stubborn volatility. In response, treasurers are looking again at how cards, trade and embedded payments can work together, rather than in silos, to release trapped cash and stabilise supplier relationships. But what does a genuinely integrated approach look like in practice?
When treasury has access to moment-by-moment views of its transactions and cash positions across the organisation, it is in a position of strength. As part of its 2022 to 2025 business plan Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP) went live with a virtual accounts offering, delivered in partnership with Montran. Cosimo Rullo (ISP) and Joost Bergen (Montran) explain how this project has helped ISP's corporate clients to centralise their treasury operations efficiently, reducing resource requirements while streamlining payments, reconciliations, and cash management.
In this special edition of TreasuryCast, Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Maurice Schrijnemakers and Guido Goeltzer (Vodafone) to explore why cash flow has become a central strategic priority for the business. Our guests unpack how Vodafone has elevated cash flow from a traditional financial metric into a powerful strategic lever that actively shapes investment decisions, enhances operational agility, and underpins long-term shareholder confidence. They share practical insights into how this shift influences day-to-day decision-making and supports Vodafone's broader transformation agenda.
AI is no longer theoretical for treasury, it's operational. In this special visual edition of TreasuryCast, Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Grant Walker (Nestlé), Aniket Kulkarni (PwC), and Dr. Arif Esa (SAP) to cut through the hype and reveal what AI adoption really looks like on the ground in today's treasury functions. In this candid and practical discussion, our panelists explores where treasurers should begin on their AI journeys, the data, governance and system foundations that truly facilitate success, how to build internal confidence and overcome cultural resistance, and the real-world lessons shaping credible, value-driven AI roadmaps for the years ahead.
In this first episode of our audible case study series featuring corporates from the latest Journeys to Treasury report, Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Bobbie Eiseman (Comcast) to explore the company's multi-year treasury transformation. From implementing a multinational notional pool to enhancing short-term borrowing strategies, Bobbie shares the milestones, breakthroughs, and tangible benefits for both treasury and the wider business. Our guest also discusses the human and cultural challenges of centralising cash, rationalising banking partners, and upgrading ERP systems, while offering insights on future initiatives, cloud adoption, and the evolving role of treasury in a global enterprise.
Rapid market swings and rising governance demands are forcing corporates to rethink how they manage liquidity. Treasurers expect cash to be secure, accessible, and productive.
When global mobility technology company Vontier sought to optimise procurement payments and working capital across its European entities, it turned to banking partner BNP Paribas for assistance. Alison Crossman (Vontier) and Corine Spier (BNP Paribas) explain how the partnership produced an innovative procurement card programme that streamlined supplier payments, strengthened cash flow, and set a blueprint for the next wave of digital card-to-account innovation.
Asia Pacific is redefining cross-border and real-time payments. While market volatility persists, data is becoming more actionable as treasurers prepare for faster decisions, sharper liquidity strategy and another year of intense regional momentum.
Babcock International Group has rapidly overhauled its global cash management. Since completing its core project in early 2023, the group has cut complexity, unlocked visibility over 95% of global balances, and reshaped treasury's role at the heart of the business.
Ericsson has taken a clear step in integrating sustainability across its financial operations, converting a long-standing umbrella guarantee facility with BNP Paribas into a sustainability-linked structure. The move not only strengthens its climate commitments but also signals a broader shift in how trade finance can contribute to the net-zero transition.
Nippon Express has transformed its approach to cash management, consolidating 96 local bank relationships in Europe into a single structure with BNP Paribas. The project gives treasury sharper visibility, stronger governance, and a seat at the centre of the group's worldwide ambitions.
How can treasurers manage the impact of continuing uncertainty and re-alignment in the trade space? Barclays' Jaya Vohra, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital, and Michaël Hache, Head of Trade Finance, Export Finance, Working Capital, France & Benelux, investigate the options and opportunities.
In today's world, liquidity management is a key area of focus for corporate treasurers and institutional investors alike. Julien Fouré (Carrefour), Stéphanie Akhal, and Daniele Curci (Amundi) explore how various liquidity solutions can help corporates manage cash efficiently within a robust, risk-controlled framework. This candid discussion covers current market trends, short-term investment strategies, and practical ways to optimise cash while maintaining a focus on safety and performance.
Didier Vandenhaute (PwC) and Jan Dirk van Beusekom (BNP Paribas) reflect on the 10th anniversary of the Journeys to Treasury (JTT) report, exploring its evolution and the key moments that have shaped its status as a cornerstone of the European treasury community. The conversation also covers this year's report highlights, including emerging topics capturing treasurers' attention. Didier and Jan Dirk share insights on how JTT continues to provide foresight to assist treasurers in navigating change, and hints at the initiative's next steps in supporting European finance professionals.
For many mid-size companies, a TMS is neither necessary nor affordable — and that's often where the discussion ends. However, the value of equipping the treasury team to the same high standard as the rest of the organisation should not be underestimated, says Matthias Varenkamp (Cobase). Doing so, he believes, provides a clear path to future success. In this podcast, Matthias explains how achieving this level of capability is now both technically and financially more attainable for a much broader range of businesses.
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