In regions at high risk for financial crime, it is essential for treasury teams to align with compliance standards and maintain strong oversight of banking relationships. Managing complex risks related to financial crime requires a robust KYC framework. Sanctions, blocked payments, and remediation efforts present ongoing challenges, making this an increasingly vital area for treasurers to manage effectively. This case-study session, from the perspective of treasury, will explore:

• Strategies for advancing treasury compliance operations, securing partnerships, and implementing comprehensive frameworks to mitigate financial crime risks.
• The role of thorough vetting systems in managing sanctions, preventing blocked payments, and ensuring procurement integrity.
• Best practices for building and maintaining trusted relationships with banking partners, ensuring effective communication and a strong compliance foundation.

In 2025, working capital optimisation has emerged as a top priority for treasury departments, driven by increasing pressure from boards to enhance liquidity, reduce costs, and support business growth amidst economic uncertainty. Striking this balance is inherently challenging, as unpredictable market conditions, shifting supply chain dynamics, and the need for real-time visibility across global operations add layers of complexity.

With current systems lacking connectivity and ongoing questions about the practical implementation of new technologies for working capital optimisation, this session aims to explore real-world examples of successfully balancing liquidity management with operational requirements.

Ultimately, with working capital optimisation a key hallmark of a high-functioning treasury team, this session will provide actionable insights for treasurers to elevate their approach to working capital and further add to the positioning of treasury as a key driver of business value. 

Michael Ben Moshe

Vice President Finance, Corporate Treasury
Teva Pharmaceuticals

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Oliver Gerstberger

Vice President, Group Treasury
Kongsberg Automotive

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As the financial landscape evolves, automation has become an essential tool for treasurers seeking to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and maintain business continuity. The pressure is on to implement systems that not only handle the complexities of today’s treasury operations but also provide scalable solutions that adapt to future challenges.

This discussion-based session will explore how treasury leaders are actively integrating and scaling automation within their systems to drive greater efficiency and compliance. Leaders will share insights into the practicalities of embedding automation across treasury and beyond, providing clear strategies for large organisations to stay ahead of the curve. Learn:

• How can treasuries identify key opportunities for automation, not only within treasury but also across financial departments, to drive efficiencies and reduce manual workloads?
• What steps can be taken to seamlessly integrate new automation systems into treasury operations, ensuring that they scale effectively without disruption to business continuity?
• With the increasing adoption of ISO 20022 and new messaging standards, how can treasury teams ensure all file types are up-to-date and compliant across automation systems?
• What are the best practices for large companies when implementing automation at scale to ensure that systems are future-proof, agile, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements?

Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to leverage automation for a more efficient, compliant, and resilient treasury function.

Daniel Wong

Head of Corporate Treasury
British American Tobacco plc

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Dagna Rezeberga

Vice President, Group Treasury & Investor Relations
Kelvion

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The countdown to the ISO 20022 has officially begin, as the global standard for financial messaging for cross boarder payments is set to be in place by November 2025. In the long-term the new standard should bring consistency, easier to understand messages, reduce errors and facilitate faster payments – But in the here and now, many treasury teams feel unprepared and in the dark when it comes to the systems and processes needed to ensure ISO 20022 compatibility.

While the transition to ISO 20022 will bring unique challenges and changes for treasury teams, this fireside chat will explore how current treasurers have navigated uncertainty, prepared for the shift, and addressed the obstacles they encountered along the way. Treasury professionals anticipating further updates from banking partners will gain insights on how to proactively adapt, plan a structured roadmap to assess current systems, identify potential gaps, and determine the resources needed for a successful transition. Hear two expert case studies from the journeys of treasurers, addressing:

• What key steps can treasury teams take today to assess and upgrade their systems and processes to ensure a smooth transition to ISO 20022 by 2025, and how can they manage this transition without disrupting daily operations?
• How can treasurers collaborate effectively with banking partners to understand the impact of ISO 20022 on payment messaging, and what are the best practices for proactively adapting to banking changes as the deadline approaches?
• What resources and tools should treasury teams consider investing in to streamline the adoption of ISO 20022, and how can they ensure their teams are properly trained to handle the new messaging format and potential operational changes?

Tomáš Krčka

Head of Group Treasury & Financial Trading
ČEZ Group

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Michael Mattig

Director, Treasury
Nordex Group

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This session will explore the evolving role of cryptocurrency in treasury operations, allowing treasurers to examine both the risks and opportunities it presents. With potential benefits such as improved liquidity management aligning with treasurers’ priorities, the session will also address key concerns like volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Experts with experience in the space will share valuable insights into the realities of integrating cryptocurrency into today’s treasury systems, including:

• How is cryptocurrency currently being used in treasury operations, and what impact is it having on liquidity management?
• What are the key risks associated with adopting cryptocurrency, and what would panelists have done differently in hindsight?
• How can treasurers navigate the complex regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency and ensure compliance with both local and global regulations?

While ESG strategies are often driven from the board level down, Treasury functions are increasingly finding themselves central to driving the ESG agenda across their organisations whilst managing external relationships and securing favourable financing terms. ESG continues to evolves, particularly in reporting and decision-making. Increasingly, companies are focusing on embedding ESG practices across their entire organisation, with greater emphasis on the "S" and "G" aspects, alongside sustainability goals. As banks and investors adjust their requirements, understanding the shifting landscape of ESG factors is crucial for treasurers.

This session will explore how treasurers are responding to these changes, driving sustainability initiatives within their organisations to meet both evolving bank ESG requirements and broader market expectations. It will cover:

• The role of Treasurers in driving the ESG agenda across their organisations
• How can treasury departments effectively communicate evolving ESG strategies to banks and external stakeholders to secure better access to financing and minimise reputational risk?
• As companies embed ESG across their organisation, how can treasurers stay ahead of shifting sustainability goals and leverage them to unlock more favourable credit terms and financing opportunities?

Anne Marie Kean

Group Treasurer
ESB

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As inflation continues to influence global markets, treasury teams are confronted with the critical task of protecting their organisations against rising costs, currency fluctuations, and tightening credit conditions. While inflation presents immediate risks, it also creates an opportunity for treasurers to implement sophisticated hedging strategies that not only mitigate short-term volatility but also strengthen long-term financial resilience.

This panel will focus on advanced hedging strategies designed to address inflation risk in 2025 and beyond. Experts will discuss how treasurers can effectively navigate the complexities of inflation through strategic use of financial instruments, ensuring their organisations remain adaptable and financially secure over the long term. Key discussion points will include:

•        Which hedging strategies should treasurers implement to safeguard against inflationary pressures on cash flow, working capital, and financing costs?

•        How can treasurers leverage inflation-linked financial instruments, such as swaps, forwards, and options, to effectively hedge against rising costs and currency volatility?

•        In what ways can treasury adapt to changing inflation trends to ensure hedging strategies align with both present and future business needs?

•        What impact does technology have on improving the effectiveness of inflation hedging strategies, particularly through real-time data analysis, forecasting, and risk management?

This session will provide treasurers with actionable insights and practical tools to enhance their hedging capabilities, ensuring that their organisations are equipped for sustained financial resilience amidst ongoing inflationary challenges.