Recap & Recording: How To Find High Ground When The Waters Are Rising

Key Takeaways

Agility and Fundamentals

Sunny highlighted, “Stay agile, focus on the fundamentals. That’s what treasury is good at.” It’s a reminder that treasurers need to adapt while remaining grounded in their core strategies.

Calmness in Crisis

Bart stated, “In times of volatility, you can be the calm person in the room.” Here Bart emphasizes the role of treasurers as stabilizing forces during turbulent periods.

Peer Consultation

Bart also mentioned, “Talk to your peers, especially now. They face the same challenges.” His point here highlights the value of collaboration and shared learning among treasury professionals.

Reassurance Through Communication

Nigel remarked, “This is your chance to shine. People want to understand more about treasury in times of stress.” His words show the importance of clear communication to reinforce the treasury’s role in the organization.

Investment Policy Consistency

Sunny noted, “Your policies should have been put in place, and during this process, you would have seen if it has holes.” It’s a call that stresses the necessity of having robust policies that withstand market fluctuations.

Focus on Risk Management

Nigel advised, “Control the controllables. If you worry about things you can’t control, then you can’t affect them.” This reinforces the importance of prioritizing manageable risks in treasury operations.