The annual ACT Cash Management Conference highlighted the importance of effective management of cash and liquidity for treasurers, especially when managing multiple sites. This was certainly confirmed through the voting session at the start of day one – 60% of delegates rated cash management as their main priority. The common view is that the financial crisis is easing for a number of business sectors; however, some are still feeling the effects. Against this backdrop of a changing economic landscape, the treasury function and the role of the treasurer has increased in profile.