In partnership with the Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (HSF), we are delighted to share this year's Corporate Debt and Treasury Report with you.
Key conclusions from our 2026 analysis:
- Corporate treasurers facing persistent volatility are focusing on early preparation, execution certainty, and balance sheet resilience.
- The survey results point to a low‑growth environment with corporates prioritising balance-sheet resilience over raising new debt to fund expansion.
- Debt diversification is a priority for some treasurers who are seeking to improve flexibility and access to liquidity.
- Treasury teams are deepening their strategic role to strengthen financial resilience in a complex macroeconomic environment.
We hope you find these results informative, and we would like to thank those who participated in our research. In particular, we are grateful to those who took part in our follow-up interviews to discuss the survey results.
Please contact us if you have any comments on the report or would like to discuss any of the themes raised.
