Treasury Strategy

Explore the rationale for treasury strategy and how to go about implementing it

What is it about?

This one day course will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively manage treasury affairs underpinned by a carefully thought out treasury strategy. You will have a chance to explore the rationale for treasury management strategies and learn how to implement best-practice strategies to fit your treasury requirements and minimise risk exposure.

Programme

The rationale

• The case for designing / understanding the importance of treasury strategy
• Linking strategic planning and decision making with overall business strategy
• Influencing factors
• Creating a clear direction

Treasury Strategy

• The vision
• Strategy formulation
• Applicability

Influences on the treasury function

• Business and financial strategy
• Risk management - risk policy, risk appetite and risk tolerance
• Size, sophistication and centralisation of treasury
• Business and product life cycle influence

Some critical value drivers

• Depth of available resources
• Operating and sourcing efficiency

Typical treasury requirements

• Equity, gearing and dividend policy
• Cash management
• Banking relationship management
• Treasury controls and performance measurement
• Business continuity plans

Risk management & controls

• Profit centre vs value-added centre vs cost centre
• Treasury controls and risk mitigation vs target risk levels
• Which hedging instruments are appropriate and why?
• Treasury systems

Leading Treasury

• Setting standards/ benchmarking / providing the best possible service
• Organisation design and talent management

Making strategy work

• Improving communication, understanding and tracking implementation
• Keeping the plan flexible and adapting to changes in the business and external environment

Who is it for?

Directors and corporate treasury executives who need to deepen and broaden their understanding of strategy management, treasury operations managers, risk managers, auditors, bank treasury staff and product specialists who are involved with corporate treasurers.

How do you benefit?

Delegates will have a chance to explore in-depth the rationale and key elements of treasury management strategies. You will also enhance your appreciation of the broader strategic group-wide risk management, aligning treasury more closely with improving shareholder value.

Trainers

• Raj Gandhi, FCT, FCCA