Over the past few years, the use of an In-House Bank (IHB) within treasury groups has grown significantly. IHB’s offer greater liquidity options, enhanced risk management, and a strong degree of centralized control of financial management across the business – meaning they are a potentially ideal solution for a global treasury unit to implement.

However, there are challenges associated with such a change, as well as a number of variables to consider in this instance, and this session will look to address the following:

• How can an IHB mitigate global financial uncertainty and manage potential future risk?
• Considering typical challenges associated with deploying an IHB within your organisation and how these can be overcome
• How are IHB structures evolving, and what how can you identify the best model for your business

Technology-driven modernization has many benefits for a treasury group: TMS systems can create efficiencies and reduces manual tasks; APIs can be used to help transaction speed account visibility and risk management; and the improved cash management which is often an outcome from technology use can help maximise the value of their cash reserves. 

However, technology always requires investment, which can be tough for treasury groups to secure when the benefits of such investment – especially in a challenging global business environment - can often be seen as intangible. 

• What are the tangible benefits of technology investment, and can you position this as an investment as opposed to a cost?
• Managing the vendor relationship and the importance of creating a unique / bespoke offering suitable for your organisation
• How linked are securing investment in technology and treasury leadership being perceived as a trusted business partner – and how can you create this relationship?
• Where does cooperation with other groups become a necessity when looking for investment into treasury-based technology, and how can you manage these relationships?