MEET MATTHIAS VARENKAMP
Matthias obtained a post-graduate in Transaction Banking and did a specialization in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in his previous studies. Matthias is fully dedicated to spread the Cobase message that corporate banking can be made much simpler and more efficient than it is today, especially in the area of payments and cash management.
This is how a fascination with risk led to a career in treasury
06-04-2023 | As many in the field have long known, it is not just people with a finance background who make the best treasurers. It is about having the right skills and the right drive to succeed in this challenging but rewarding career. For Treasurer & Insurance Risk Manager Marc Rossel, it was his fascination with risks that led him to his current position. He is happy to share his story and views on the interesting paths that can lead to a career in treasury.
Are you paying enough attention to treasury?
23-03-2023 | Cobase | treasuryXL | LinkedIn | Recruiting in treasury is not just about getting the top of the class or people with great accounting skills. It is about making sure you get people who really fit the team and the (digital) tools you are working with. But if you take your time and really focus on the ins and outs of treasury, you can definitely hire the best and build a solid team that can help your organisation move forward. Francois Masquelier is Chair of the European Association of Corporate Treasurers and is happy to share his thoughts on the subject.
So, what’s the deal with treasury, according to this rising star?
08-03-2023 | Cobase | treasuryXL | LinkedIn | In this competitive market, finding the hidden gems in treasury can be quite a challenge. There must be some talented candidates out there, but how do companies find them? We put this question to one of the hidden gems that was actually found. Hanan Peerun is a Treasury Operations Specialist at GroFin, a financial institution. Her insights will go a long way to answering the question, ‘How do I find and train a great treasurer?
Client Case Cobase X Temenos
28-02-2023 | Cobase | treasuryXL | LinkedIn | Banking software giant Temenos tasked Cobase with devising a better system for the management of its global bank relationships, cash, and FX. The results have slashed manual processes and reliance on spreadsheets, saving the treasury team vital hours in the day.
Traceability and consistency contribute to security
18-01-2023 | Cobase | treasuryXL | LinkedIn | The importance of secure treasury functions cannot be underestimated. Fraud prevention – including sanctions checking – has long been one of the main drivers of change in corporate payments. Source Similarly, treasury teams that rely on a bank connectivity partner for all their bank connections need to […]
Who should “give a push” and work on APIs?
12-01-2023 | treasuryXL | LinkedIn | A new year, a new edition in which we discuss the latest treasuryXL poll results. It is encouraging that once again many treasurers participated in the vote. We examined the voting patterns of treasurers and gathered the perspectives of experts Jack Gielen and Konstantin Khorev on the topic of APIs in treasury. Source Who should […]