Cash Management Supplement Spring 2009

The need to be in control of cash has never been greater. This issue of Cash Management covers various angles of keeping cash and liquidity firmly under control. It is vital to have a proper strategic focus on liquidity and cash management and that strategy has to be followed up by sound policies to ensure delivery. Treasurers need to be able to see the funds they have in the business but poor visibility of cash resources has long been an issue for all companies, especially global groups. Processes and technology must be harnessed to locate the cash and these days treasurers should be in a position to ensure they make use of the latest sophisticated systems and processes.