In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we are joined by Sue Caras, Head of Global Commercial Banking for Global Payments Solutions at Bank of America, to explore the challenges and best practices treasury teams must consider when expanding internationally. With over two decades of experience in corporate treasury and global banking, Sue provides expert insights into managing cash flows, foreign exchange (FX) strategies, and navigating local regulations during international expansion.

Sue discusses the foundational decisions treasury teams need to make when entering new markets, the role of technology in streamlining operations, and the evolving regulatory landscapes across different jurisdictions. Whether you’re part of a growing middle-market company or supporting a multinational enterprise, this conversation offers practical advice on the strategic and operational aspects of corporate treasury during global expansion.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• International Expansion Strategy: Key treasury decisions when scaling internationally, from starting with cross-border transactions to setting up full operations abroad.
• Cash Management Best Practices: How to establish an effective global cash management structure, including choosing banking partners, setting up accounts, and handling liquidity.
• Managing FX Risks: Approaches to mitigating FX exposure when invoicing in local currencies and handling fluctuating exchange rates.
• Navigating Regulatory Complexity: How to manage the regulatory challenges of different countries and understand the role of central banks in financial transactions.
• The Role of Treasury in M&A: How treasury teams support international business development through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• AI in Treasury Operations: How generative AI is transforming treasury functions, from forecasting cash flows to automating invoicing and reconciliation.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:00 ] – Meet Sue Caras from Bank of America

[02:35 ] – Key Treasury Decisions When Expanding Internationally

[03:51 ] – Building Best-in-Class Cash Management Infrastructure

[07:57 ] – Managing Currency Exposure and Natural Hedging

[13:18 ] – Best Practices for Organic International Expansion

[17:30 ] – Treasury’s Role in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

[21:17 ] – The Impact of Tariffs and Global Market Volatility

[24:00 ] – How Bank of America Uses AI in Treasury

[31:29 ] – Real Client Case Studies of AI in Treasury Operations

[43:36 ] – Final Advice: Why Global Expansion Should Be Fun

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