Making Treasury Great Again: Covid-19 will put cashflows into the boardroom

A trend that was already under way is set to accelerate as companies realise the importance of better oversight of day-to-day financials.

Corporate treasuries, which were already evolving before the coronavirus crisis struck companies around the world, are set for a quicker shake-up as the providers of goods and services realise that central visibility on cashflow and credit will be vital in a disrupted world.

For years, the treasurer role has been becoming more strategic, with company boards paying more attention to medium- and long-term funding.

However, the demand and supply shock dealt by the Covid-19 pandemic will push more operations into the orbit of the treasurer and other senior executives.

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