Treasury Peer Group Topics

Below is a sample list of previous European Treasurers' Peer Groups' topics. The members come up with the topics, then NFS Group coordinates final topic voting, surveys, interviews, research, presentation preparations, knowledge exchanges, meeting management, and post meeting report writing.

Treasury Topics

Treasury Issues Discussed for Best Practices in Treasury Processes and Procedures

Active and Passive Hedging Bank Relationships & Strategy Best Practices in Treasury Processes and Procedures Cash Flow Forecasting Cash, Centralization & Control Credit Risk Management Defining risk concepts in the era of IAS39 hedge accounting Future of Treasury after the 2008 Turmoil FX-risk Management Strategies & Hedging Approaches; Holistic Risk Management In-House Bank (IHB) Liquidity planning and forecasting Maximizing the Cash Value Chain Mid- and Long-Term Liquidity Management Optimal Capital Structure Performance Measurement & Best Practices in Benchmarking Post-crunch Credit costs Renewing Revolver Facitlities in the credit crunch SEPA Straight Through Processing (STP) in Treasury - Tips and Techniques Treasury Organization Treasury’s Role in Commercial Payments

What internal control and compliance frameworks have been set up in response to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and related corporate governance initiatives? Where do auditors and treasury differ on number and detail of control points? How are members balancing efficiency (STP) and effective processes with control mandates? What valuation and accounting controls are being put in place around financial instruments used in hedging and trading activities (e.g., to ensure proper measurement of “fair value,” hedge designation and effectiveness testing).