Professional Development Month 2025

Welcome to Professional Development Month

ONE MONTH | DAILY FOCUSED CONTENT

We have dedicated the month of July to professional development to encourage you to reflect on the skills or topics you would like to delve into or research. Each day features an article, blog, webinar or podcast, to help further your treasury knowledge.

Week 1: Navigating uncertainty

Week 2: Treasury careers 

Week 3: Technology

Week 4: Optimising cash management

At the end of the week you can test your new knowledge by taking our fun quiz. Find out more here.

Week 4: Cash management

Monday 28 July

The Policy & Technical team provide updates on the latest developments in the payment landscape. These are written by Naresh Aggarwal, Associate Director - Policy & Technical, and highlight key reports, actions and consultations throughout 2025 and late 2024.
Read the blogs

Tuesday 29 July

How technology can transform cash flow forecasts. Technology solutions offer a cost-effective way of improving cash-flow forecasting, but leveraging expertise from treasury professionals is key to success.
Read more

Wednesday 30 July

The Treasurer's Global Cash Investment Resource Hub. The hub presents a library of resources on the professional investment of corporate cash from the ACT and HSBC Asset Management.
Access the hub

Thursday 31 July

Cash management hub. The ACT Policy & Technical team has partnered with Barclays to bring you updates on the core topics for cash management that are at the forefront of treasurers' minds.
Access the cash management hub

Friday 1 August

Supply chain risk management topical session. This session from the Community Hub explored the current geopolitical environment, implications of expected policy changes, and future trends.
Watch the webinar

Test your knowledge

How much have you learned this week? Test your knowledge by taking the weekly quiz. All the submissions will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.
Take the quiz

Catch up on Week 3: Technology

Monday 21 July

AI and technology. Over the past 12 months, The Treasurer has published a variety of articles exploring AI and technology. We've now brought together the most popular pieces in one convenient webpage.
Read more

Tuesday 22 July

ISO 20022 Hub. ISO 20022 became mandatory for high-value CHAPS payments in May. The ACT's policy and technical team and AccessPay have joined forces to bring you this ISO 20022 Resource Hub, which will help you to make informed decisions and take the most appropriate steps for your business.
Access the ISO 20022 Hub

Wednesday 23 July

Generative AI is reshaping industries, and corporate treasury is no exception. This course, developed in collaboration with CFTE, will empower your team to effectively leverage Generative AI, ensuring your organisation remains competitive and your skills stay advanced.
Generative AI in corporate treasury qualification

Thursday 24 July

The Policy & Technical team provide updates on the latest developments in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) and other digital currencies. These are written by Naresh Aggarwal, Associate Director - Policy & Technical and provide useful summaries of what treasurers need to be aware of.
Read the blogs

Friday 25 July

Using ChatGPT to design an in-house bank. This article from The Treasurer reports on the results of an experiment which shows that ChatGPT can be a very helpful assistant when deciding where to locate an in-house bank.
Read more

Test your knowledge

How much have you learned this week? Test your knowledge by taking the weekly quiz. All the submissions will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.
Take the quiz

Catch up on Week 2: Treasury careers

Monday 14 July

The value of mentoring. Listen to the webinar recorded on the 14 July, where Fiona Crisp, Director, Crisp Consultants and Katrina Leese, Head of Treasury, Stagecoach Group, discussed why it’s important to share experiences and how to get the most out of a mentoring relationship.
Watch the webinar

Tuesday 15 July

Own your growth – how to have meaningful career conversations. This article by Susan Binnersley, a change consultant at h2h, provides guidance on how to make professional development conversations more purposeful and rewarding.
Read more here

Wednesday 16 July

Treasury careers - in conversation with Emilie Helps, Global Head of Treasury, AMS. With over 17 years in treasury, Emilie has risen from Analyst to Global Head of Treasury. She has worked for various companies internationally including FTSE-listed multinationals, private equity, and not-for-profits.
Listen to Emily's career story

Thursday 17 July

Treasury careers. At this year’s ACT Annual Conference, treasury recruiters Brewer Morris, Michael Page and Pure Search shared valuable insights into the current treasury job market. The session explored what recruiters and corporates are really looking for in 2025.
Read the blog

Friday 18 July

A day in the life of a treasurer. The Treasurer interviews a senior member in every print edition of the magazine to ask them about their role and company and to discuss key projects they have worked on. Read the ‘Day in the life of a treasurer’ articles from the last year.
Read more here

Test your knowledge

How much have you learned this week? Test your knowledge by taking the weekly quiz. All the submissions will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.
Take the quiz

Catch up on Week 1: Navigating uncertainty

Monday 7 July

Policy & Technical round-up: navigating uncertainty. Watch the webinar recorded on 7 July between Naresh Aggarwal and Sarah Boyce from the Policy & Technical team who discussed the challenges facing treasurers in times of uncertainty.
Watch the webinar

Tuesday 8 July

Businesses are struggling to model the effects of tariffs. In light of the significant market and geopolitical challenges currently taking place, Annette Spencer, our Chief Executive, wrote a comment piece in City AM, which was publishing in April, highlighting the important work being undertaken by treasurers.
Read the article in CityAM

Wednesday 9 July

Two years of uncertainty. Former UK ambassador to the US Lord Darroch believes US president will not achieve trade deals within 90-day pause period even as markets act as a “guardrail”.
Read the article

Thursday 10 July

Given the economic environment and global uncertainty, could counterparty risk become a greater priority for treasurers in the next few years? This webinar, which took place on 10 July, explored current issues in counterparty risk and looked at some of the developments being used to better monitor and manage it.
Watch the webinar

Friday 11 July

Treasurers braced for tariff rollercoaster. This article, from The Treasurer, highlights some key discussions from the ACT Annual Conference on tariffs and geopolitics. Treasurers are facing increasing volatility, with the only certainty being uncertainty in today’s corporate world.
Read the article

Test your knowledge

How much have you learned this week? Test your knowledge by taking the weekly quiz. All the submissions will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.
Take the quiz

Further resources

The ACT provides a wealth of professional development resources. We have highlighted some quick links below:

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If you are not an ACT member Affiliate membership is a great way to start your ACT journey. With Affiliate membership you can access the ACT's online resources and expertise for only £195 per year. Find out more.

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