In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, digital assets are transforming liquidity management and capital raising. Investors, securities finance professionals, and issuers must understand their impact. Market intermediaries face exponential growth in digital asset products, attracting issuers and investors. Regulatory changes, both domestic and international, will be crucial to protect all parties. Firms must adapt their business and operations to leverage this new paradigm. What are your plans? Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Gary Wright , Director at ISITC EUROPE CIC , and Roy Zimmerhansl , Head of Capital Markets at WTS Hansuke , to explore: ✅ How firms will react to Digital Assets ✅ The Benefits for liquidity management ✅ International investors and domestic investors opportunity or threat ✅ What will the capital markets look like in the future #Treasury #Liquidity #LiquidityManagement…

The transformative rise of instant and real-time payments along with the complexities in cross border payments, is having a profound impact on liquidity management. This shift is driven by regulatory changes, evolving customer needs, and the challenges faced by financial institutions. Navigating this dynamic landscape and optimizing liquidity strategies amidst rapid technological advancements is now more crucial than ever. Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Nadish Lad , Global Head of Product and Strategic Business at Volante Technologies , to explore: ✅ New regulations and compliance requirements. ✅ How to the meet evolving real time expectations and demands of customers. ✅ Why Leveraging new technologies is critical in enhancing liquidity management. ✅ How to address the practical challenges faced by financial institutions in implementing real-time payments…

Liquidity Management in Banks – Are Current Approaches, Including the LCR, Still Fit for Purpose? With ongoing technological advancements, fintech disruption, and faster and instant payments, the standard approaches to managing bank liquidity appear to be insufficient Regulators and banks alike are starting to reassess what needs to be done to ensure preparedness for sudden liquidity crises. Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Martin Macko , Founder and CEO at Bearning , to explore. ✅ The role of technology in liquidity management ✅ How banks can adapt to evolving financial regulations ✅ Strategies to manage sudden liquidity crises…

Intraday Liquidity Management (IDL) has again re-emerged as a critical focus for financial institutions (FIs) due to its recognised importance for financial stability. The landscape has evolved significantly, driven by several key factors including market dynamics, regulatory changes and technological advancements. These developments have made effective intraday liquidity management essential for maintaining financial stability and operational efficiency and in turn seen an evolution of the business case. Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Barry Lewis , Non-Exec Partner at Elixirr International, to explore. ✅ Historical context and evolution of the business case ✅ Importance of good intraday liquidity management ✅ Challenges and drivers of today ✅ Success stories and insights…

Regulatory changes, faster settlements, and shifting interest rate expectations have heightened the focus on liquidity management, funding stability, and balance sheet optimisation. Key questions arise: ✅ Is your liquidity position optimal and funding stable? ✅ Should you free up or acquire more liquid assets or improve your funding profile? ✅ Are your assumptions about customer behaviour relevant to the current market? Accurate information is crucial for effective real-time management of funding and liquidity, fostering a stronger risk culture driven by detailed data analysis Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Sridhar Aiyangar , Group Head Balance Sheet & Liquidity Mgmt. at Bank ABC, to explore. [Views are personal] Throughout the episode we'll be discussing: ✅ The four essential steps to improve your liquidity management and funding profile ✅ The importance of real-time information. ✅ Identifying and navigating emerging risks.…

With the increasing focus on systemic risk and rapid changes in the financial world, it’s crucial for banks to understand the impact of shadow banking on liquidity and risk management. The competitive pressure from these institutions can lead traditional banks to adopt riskier practices, complicating their liquidity management. By understanding these dynamics, banks can better prepare for and mitigate potential liquidity crises. Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Professor Moorad Choudhry , Founder of The BTRM and Author of Anthology: Principles of Banking and Finance, to explore: ✅ The impact of Shadow Banking on the industry, good and bad. ✅ What this means for TradFi banks risk management processes. ✅ How to embed best practice in risk management in response to these developments.…

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, a tough combination of increasing regulatory burden, volatile market dynamics, interest rate changes, and cost pressures all drive the importance of managing collateral within a robust framework that covers both liquidity and operational resilience. To navigate these resilience challenges, firms must adopt a holistic approach to liquidity and collateral management to ensure compliance with stringent regulations, as well as enhanced risk management and governance. This integration not only enhances cost efficiency by reducing redundancies and optimising collateral usage, but it also boosts operational efficiency through better data management and reporting. Providing the strategic flexibility for dynamic decision-making in the management of collateral and creates a more resilient environment to manage liquidity. Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Philip Forkan , Head of Collateral at Tonic Consultancy and Mark Crowhurst , Managing Director at Strategic Risk Partners to explore: ✅ The latest regulations impacting collateral & liquidity resilience ✅ How new technologies can enhance collateral and liquidity management. ✅ Best practices for managing collateral to support liquidity and operational resilience ✅ How institutions have been successful…

Market dynamics continue to transform due to the shift to T+1 or T+0 settlement cycles, Instant Payments, tokenized assets and DLT. One thing is clear: the window for decision-making is narrowing. Looking ahead to changes in market settlement cycles, both business and technology innovation will play a vital role. As we continue the move towards real-time global financial transactions and services, the financial industry must start planning now and act swiftly. However, with some markets already making transitions and others being encouraged to follow, it is crucial to carefully evaluate the necessary requirements. In this episode of Liquidity Talks we will speak with Gary Wright, Director at ISITC, to explore: ✅ What can we learn from those markets that have made move to a shorter settlement cycle. ✅ What are the key questions you should ask as the wider markets consider their move. ✅ What's next; where do we go and what does this mean for Liquidity and risk management.…

In recent decades, the financial markets have undergone transformative changes, reshaping the landscape of banking and liquidity risk management. Bank collapses, the implementation of quantitative easing, rising funding costs, and increased regulatory focus have profoundly impacted market dynamics. Meanwhile, societal changes, the emergence of innovative financial institutions, and rapid technological advancements continue to redefine the financial system's operations. These factors collectively underscore the need for banks and treasurers to continually evolve. Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Professor Moorad Choudhry , Founder of The BTRM and Author of The Principles of Banking, on his views around all things Banking and Liquidity Risk. Throughout the episode, we'll explore: ✅ How lessons learnt from the past have shaped today’s liquidity management function. ✅ The importance of a strong risk culture plays in effective risk management. ✅ What the future holds for Liquidity and risk management.…

Real-time data is essential for banks to maintain a robust control framework across both risk and liquidity management. Payment control serves as a powerful tool, enabling banks to effectively manage risks, regulate liquidity usage and payment outflows, optimise funding, and enhance both profitability and operational resilience. In this episode of Liquidity Talks, we'll cover why payment control is an important strategic tool for a bank. Throughout the episode, we'll explore: ✅ How to effectively use a payment control solution. ✅ How to use payment control as a way of offering clients various levels of service. ✅ How effective payment control enables you to manage evolving risks and enhance operational resilience.…

Events over the past year for banks have vividly demonstrated a marked acceleration in the velocity of payments, particularly those conducted in USD. Therefore, there is an increased need to leverage real-time data to enhance liquidity management solutions. Join us in the latest episode of Liquidity Talks with Thomas Meiman , a seasoned professional with decades of product insights, including a long stint at BNY Mellon. Throughout the episode, we'll explore: • How to accurately forecast cash supply and demand throughout the day • Understand how to develop products that align efficiently with the characteristics of each transaction • Enhance your understanding of why comprehensive client relationships, including both client perspectives and the need for internal stakeholder education is needed…

Banks can no longer rely solely on capital requirements as an indicator of the firm’s health. Credit Suisse and SVB both failed despite meeting or exceeding the minimum thresholds (CSFB’s LCR was 154%, SVB’s would have been 150%). With ongoing discussions about increasing capital requirements in the aftermath of recent events, it's crucial to assess whether we're truly learning from past experiences. Rather than fixating solely on capital and liquidity numbers, it's imperative to shift focus towards building robust capabilities to navigate through stress events. Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Mark Crowhurst, Financial Risk Advisory, Baringa, to explore: ✅ Why there is over reliance on buffers as measures of banks’ ability to with stand stress. ✅ How capability will make you more resilient and dynamic as well as facilitating competitiveness and growth. ✅ What can you leverage now to support those capabilities. ✅ How should you think a…

Technology modernization in treasury should not just be seen as a response to regulatory changes. It should be embraced as a strategic imperative, leveraging data to enhance operational efficiencies, mitigate risks, and unlock avenues for growth. In this latest episode of Liquidity Talks we talk with LPA’s Director, Peter Woeste Christensen, about how technology adoption can help banks not only meet regulatory requirements but also position themselves advantageously in the dynamic financial landscape of today and tomorrow. Throughout the episode, we'll explore: • The current market and regulatory changes and how they impact you. • How you deliver a compelling reason for your organisation to change. • How to use past scenarios to inform future technology needs • How leveraging real-time data is an enabler to optimising liquidity…

In today's fast-paced financial landscape, characterized by accelerated money flows, shrinking settlement times, and heightened intraday data collection, the imperative for firms to wield a diverse array of tools for liquidity control has never been more pronounced. Not long ago, the ability to agree and settle an intraday trade appeared as a distant aspiration. However, propelled by advancements in technology and spurred by evolving client demands, organizations now offer this service as both an alternative and a complement to traditional tools, all with the shared objective of delivering bottom-line benefits to clients. Join Neville Roberts in this enlightening episode of Liquidity Talks as he engages in conversation with Finteum ’s Co-founder and CEO, Brian Nolan , to delve into the realm of intraday transactions. Discover how these transactions can drive efficiencies and instill control in liquidity usage, and why real-time liquidity management is paramount to their success. Throughout the episode, we'll explore: ✅ The mechanics of Intraday transactions ✅ The benefits and opportunities they present ✅ Insight into industry initiatives for Intraday FX Swaps & Repo, as well as the significance of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ✅ The integration with real-time monitoring systems ✅ Alternative approaches to intraday transactions, including throttling techniques…

On average over $7.5 Trillion of global FX transactions take place daily. A high proportion of this does not settle with Payment vs. Payment protection and rarely in real-time. This creates friction, inefficiency, drives costs, and a lack of transparency which hinders effective liquidity management. In this episode of Liquidity Talks, Neville Roberts speaks to RTGS.global Business Development lead, Nick Miles , about how PvP can help drive a reduction in settlement risk, increase market reach, and why real-time liquidity management has a vital role to play in achieving these goals. Throughout the episode, we will be covering: ✅ The importance of PvP and why interoperability is imperative. ✅ Understand the current challenges. ✅ What are the benefits and opportunities? ✅ The role of real-time liquidity management.…