Introduction to Corporate Treasury is a course
designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the
principles and practices of corporate treasury management. By taking this
course, participants will gain knowledge about payment systems, bank
relationship management, FSP selection, and assessing risks of FSPs. They will
also learn how to compare and monitor costs among different FSPs and assess
the different types of risks associated with selecting and managing financial
service providers. This course is beneficial for individuals seeking to advance
their careers in finance or treasury departments and gain practical skills
related to managing corporate funds.
Identify the overall goals and objectives of corporate treasury management. Summarize the key components of treasury operations and cash management
Compare and contrast the roles of financial professionals in an organization
Analyze the challenges of corporate governance in treasury management
Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of financial professionals in an organization.
Summarize the steps involved in the payment process.
Differentiate between the different types of payment systems, including cash, paper-based, EFT, and card-based systems.
Understand the different types of risks associated with selecting and managing financial service providers, including operational, financial, sovereign and political risks, and legal issues.
Overall Goal and Objectives
Treasury Operations/Cash Management
Managing External Relationships
Managing Internal Relationships
Financial Professionals in an Organization
Treasury Organizational Structure
The Challenges of Corporate Governance
Role of Board of Directors Related to Treasury
Role of Independent Directors
Ethical Standards
Banks
Financial Institutions
Payment Participants
Payment Process
Settlement versus Finality
Payment Method
Parties Involved
Payment Characteristics
Cash
Paper-Based
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Card-Based
Number of Bank Relationships
Bank Accounts
Documentation
Performance Measurement and Evaluation
Bank Compensation Practices
Comparing and Monitoring Costs among FSPs
Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Alternative Selection Methods
Basics of an RFP
RFP Design
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RFP Administration
Assessing Operational Risks of FSPs
Assessing Financial Risks of Banks
Sovereign and Political Risk
Managing Confidential Information and Conflicts of Interest
Legal Issues
Treasury Analysts.=Treasury Managers.=Cash Managers.=Financial Analysts.=Risk Managers.= Financial Controllers.=Investment Bankers.=Relationship Managers.=Credit Analysts