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Recruiting a Treasurer and The First Impression – Trap

| 28-12-2020 | treasuryXL | Pieter de Kiewit They still exist, the hiring managers who totally rely on their first impressions. “At handshake I already know if it is a good candidate”. I am no Don Quichote but will continue my battle against this statement. Not only because we are not allowed anymore to shake […]

What to know about receiving a money transfer

24-12-2020 | treasuryXL | XE | Just like sending one, receiving an international money transfer is quick and simple. Here’s what you’ll need to know about receiving your money transfer. Need to send money overseas? You’re in luck. There is no shortage of resources available to help people send money electronically across national borders. And […]

15 blockchain trends in 2021: Expect the unexpected

| 22-12-2020 | Carlo de Meijer | treasuryXL The year 2020 has almost come to an end. It has been a historically tough year for many. A number of events happened that were not included nor expected in my – and many others – 2020 blockchain trends. Especially the COVID-19 pandemic that not only intensified […]

Enhanced Global Liquidity through Notional Pooling and Payment Netting

| 21-12-2020 | Vincenzo Masile | treasuryXL | Liquidity management is one of the core roles of treasury and maintaining the right level of liquidity to guard against risks is of key importance. Liquidity needs are affected by many factors both internal and external, some of which lie outside the treasurer control and some of […]

What is an option contract? (Dutch Item)

| 16-12-2020 | Erna Erkens | treasuryXL | Wat is een optiecontract? Internationaal Handelende bedrijven kunnen ook gebruik maken van optiecontracten om hun valutarisico te managen. Een optiecontract is een contract tussen de koper en de verkoper van een vaste onderliggende waarde. Dat kan een aandeel zijn, een valuta, goud of zilver bijvoorbeeld. De onderliggende waarde wordt gekocht […]

Interim Treasurer: Cost or revenue?

| 15-12-2020 | Bas Meijer | Temporary staff in general is looked at as ‘too expensive’ . When turnover is showing headwind, or management is under pressure by internal- or external stakeholders, cost saving is the first instrument management uses. Agreements with expensive temporary staff is ended and fixed employees are asked to go the […]

Pinpointing oil and gas sector Risks

14-12-2020 | treasuryXL | Refinitiv | The oil and gas sector is under greater regulatory scrutiny, with record fines for financial crime-related violations. How is robust and thorough risk screening helping companies across the industry to pinpoint and protect against a range of potential risks? Screening and related due diligence tools are essential in the […]

Become the next Treasury Controller

11-12-2020 | Treasurer Search | treasuryXL Our Partner Treasurer Search is looking for a Treasury Controller for an organization that offers technical and project solutions for customers all over the world. Tasks Treasury Controller The treasury controller has a double reporting line into treasury and also finance & control. You will establish and manage the […]

Countdown to January 1 — How a Brexit deal may impact the currency markets

10-12-2020 | treasuryXL | XE | Uncertainty continues to dominate the value of GBP, and the next few weeks are a critical time for negotiations which could see the value rise or fall depending on the type of outcome. The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on 31 January, but since that time has […]

Exchange Rates – What, Where and How? (Dutch Item)

| 09-12-2020 | Erna Erkens | treasuryXL | De wisselkoers is de verhouding tussen twee munten. Een wisselkoers wordt gebruikt om de waarde van een munt uit te drukken in de waarde van een andere munt. Als die waarde verandert, verandert de wisselkoers. Elke munt is uniek en heeft een eigen waarde. Maar de waarde […]