This document summarizes an agenda for the 7th annual conference on Liquidity and Cash Management for European Companies taking place on March 17-18, 2009 in Amsterdam. The conference will address responding to the financial crisis and embracing risk, with programming highlights such as the new banking landscape, fostering growth in a down market, and understanding counterparty risk with financial service providers. Over 270 finance and treasury professionals from across Europe attended the 2008 conference.
Michael Stefan - Actuarial Society 2011 Convention TemplateMichael Stefan
This document provides an overview of professional development opportunities for actuaries in the UK and European insurance markets. It describes the types of roles available in personal lines, small commercial lines, large commercial/Lloyd's markets, consulting firms, and brokers. It also discusses non-traditional roles in leadership positions. The roles discussed include pricing, reserving, capital modeling, analytics, and underwriting support. Consulting work described includes reserving, capital modeling, and personal lines analytics.
The document provides an executive summary of a report on allocating investments for impact. It discusses how impact investment aims to align private capital with social and environmental goals. While impact investment is growing, it still represents a small portion of global assets. The report calls on institutional investors to incorporate impact considerations into strategic asset allocation in order to help scale impact investment and more effectively address social and environmental issues. It provides some initial recommendations on how to implement impact within strategic asset allocation frameworks.
Private Debt Investor is a global publication tracking the institutions, the funds and the transactions shaping the private debt markets.
What's included?
Seven things you need to know about Europe.
How to avoid an over-reliance on the UK, using a pan-European approach.
Blackrock's Stephen Caron on Europe's untapped prospects.
A European roundtable revealing opportunities in specialisation, regulation and the growth of markets outside the UK.
Mohamed El-Erian, Chair of President, Obama’s Global Development Council, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, Former CEO & Co-Chief Investment Officer of PIMCO
Eloy Lindeijer, CIO, PGGM
Sidney Rostan, an ILS portfolio manager at SCOR Investment Partners, believes that insurance-linked securities (ILS) are very attractive to investors due to their combination of low correlation, low volatility, and resilient performance. ILS has demonstrated unique diversification benefits. While ILS returns are tied to natural catastrophe events rather than economic conditions, the asset class has shown low correlation and low volatility compared to other assets. ILS can thus act as a true diversification instrument in a global asset allocation.
This document provides a summary of the Issue 1, 2018 magazine of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA). The cover article focuses on crypto assets and their impact on the venture capital sector. An interview with HLD Europe discusses their international investment platform based in Luxembourg. Other articles discuss the impact of regulatory changes like Brexit, BEPS, and ATAD on private equity structures and governance. The magazine also provides updates on deals, markets, and the private equity industry in Luxembourg and neighboring regions.
The article discusses the need for investment managers to optimize their trade management cycle in response to changing market and regulatory conditions. It outlines various environmental developments like increased market volatility, aging populations, and new regulations that are challenging existing business models. Investment managers are advised to return to their core investment objectives and rethink strategies, fund structures, and organizational setup. The "trade management cycle" encompassing trading, settlement, reconciliation and other processes also needs optimization. The article describes different strategic approaches managers could take like collaborating with software partners, developing solutions internally, using standardized software, or outsourcing secondary functions. Overall, quickly adapting operations while staying focused on investment goals will help managers survive future shifts.
Michael Stefan - Actuarial Society 2011 Convention TemplateMichael Stefan
This document provides an overview of professional development opportunities for actuaries in the UK and European insurance markets. It describes the types of roles available in personal lines, small commercial lines, large commercial/Lloyd's markets, consulting firms, and brokers. It also discusses non-traditional roles in leadership positions. The roles discussed include pricing, reserving, capital modeling, analytics, and underwriting support. Consulting work described includes reserving, capital modeling, and personal lines analytics.
The document provides an executive summary of a report on allocating investments for impact. It discusses how impact investment aims to align private capital with social and environmental goals. While impact investment is growing, it still represents a small portion of global assets. The report calls on institutional investors to incorporate impact considerations into strategic asset allocation in order to help scale impact investment and more effectively address social and environmental issues. It provides some initial recommendations on how to implement impact within strategic asset allocation frameworks.
Private Debt Investor is a global publication tracking the institutions, the funds and the transactions shaping the private debt markets.
What's included?
Seven things you need to know about Europe.
How to avoid an over-reliance on the UK, using a pan-European approach.
Blackrock's Stephen Caron on Europe's untapped prospects.
A European roundtable revealing opportunities in specialisation, regulation and the growth of markets outside the UK.
Mohamed El-Erian, Chair of President, Obama’s Global Development Council, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, Former CEO & Co-Chief Investment Officer of PIMCO
Eloy Lindeijer, CIO, PGGM
Sidney Rostan, an ILS portfolio manager at SCOR Investment Partners, believes that insurance-linked securities (ILS) are very attractive to investors due to their combination of low correlation, low volatility, and resilient performance. ILS has demonstrated unique diversification benefits. While ILS returns are tied to natural catastrophe events rather than economic conditions, the asset class has shown low correlation and low volatility compared to other assets. ILS can thus act as a true diversification instrument in a global asset allocation.
This document provides a summary of the Issue 1, 2018 magazine of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA). The cover article focuses on crypto assets and their impact on the venture capital sector. An interview with HLD Europe discusses their international investment platform based in Luxembourg. Other articles discuss the impact of regulatory changes like Brexit, BEPS, and ATAD on private equity structures and governance. The magazine also provides updates on deals, markets, and the private equity industry in Luxembourg and neighboring regions.
The article discusses the need for investment managers to optimize their trade management cycle in response to changing market and regulatory conditions. It outlines various environmental developments like increased market volatility, aging populations, and new regulations that are challenging existing business models. Investment managers are advised to return to their core investment objectives and rethink strategies, fund structures, and organizational setup. The "trade management cycle" encompassing trading, settlement, reconciliation and other processes also needs optimization. The article describes different strategic approaches managers could take like collaborating with software partners, developing solutions internally, using standardized software, or outsourcing secondary functions. Overall, quickly adapting operations while staying focused on investment goals will help managers survive future shifts.
The document discusses managing relationships with venture capital funds. It provides tips for fundraising meetings, including being organized, treating potential investors as colleagues, and focusing on how the fund can outperform others. It also discusses trends in the venture capital market, such as more funds raising money in Europe and the rise of pension funds as a source of capital. Pension funds in countries that invest more in venture capital, like the Netherlands, have seen higher returns than those investing more in bonds.
The private equity fundraising environment has improved dramatically over the past two years after struggling in the aftermath of the financial crisis. Fundraising totals have risen markedly, with $524 billion raised globally in 2013, though the gains are not evenly distributed. Mega-funds have driven much of the increase, attracting large commitments from pension funds. Mid-market funds face a bifurcated market, with top performers raising funds quickly while some struggle. While distributions are up, boosting LP cash levels and appetite for new deals, not all GPs will find fundraising easy in the current competitive landscape.
- Global Vision Credit Fund aims to generate equity-like returns by targeting mispriced credit instruments, focusing on high yield and emerging market special situations with idiosyncratic risk and low market correlation.
- The fund managers believe high debt levels are stalling economic growth and central banks are losing effectiveness, leading to increasing defaults that provide investment opportunities.
- The fund employs fundamental research and focuses on capital preservation by pursuing asymmetric trades with limited downside, such as bonds trading at deep discounts after company-specific events.
Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LPEA) is celebrating its 5th anniversary this February amid a community that keeps growing steadily in a market rich with potential.
On the back of a small group of actors in 2010, our industry was able to build a reputable representative body which is now heard in the country’s highest instances.
Capital V is a window on Luxembourg’s private equity and venture capital industry. The four previous editions illustrated part of the common story we have been building over the past 5 years.
We will never thank enough our members for their contribution to the current issue, as well as to all those that keep supporting LPEA’s work on a regular basis, making Luxembourg Europe’s leading private equity hub.
Enjoy the reading.
Capital V #2 Akuo Investment Management a holistic view on businessLuis Galveias
Proprietary magazine of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
www.lpea.lu
Index
5. Editorial
Welcome to capitalV
6. Regulatory
AI FMD remuneration: Exceptions make the rule
8. Personal Story
A stable base for investing in a frantic world
10. Cover story
Akuo Investment Management [AI M],
A holistic view on business
14. Deal Story
SecureIT : How Luxembourg got on the data centre map
16. Interview
EI F Social Impact Accelerator Fund
18. Building Bright Futures Together
Setting the stage for niche-based biomedicine
20. Regulatory
Bringing Substance to Luxembourg
22. Life In Luxembourg
The expat education conundrum
24. Event Calendar
What, When, Where
Capital V #7 YO! Sushi: Quilvest Exits the Conveyor BeltLPEA
Featured articles:
Quilvest Exits de Conveyor Belt
Third-party AIFMs are here to stay
RAIF, the new AIFMD-compliant vehicle
Luxembourg: New seed fund for ICT start-ups
Private Equity, what's next for 2016?
Solvency II: Challenges and opportunities for the private equity industry
Enhancing Investor's Professional Standards
Capital MArkets Union: from the shadows to market based finance - a real opportunity for Private Equity?
Feedback from the US: "Use an AIFM platform to accelerate your growth in Europe!"
Private Equity in China: waiting out the storm?
ATOZ Tax Trends - a 360 viewpoint on tax in Luxembourg
Luxembourg's growing art scene
Venture capital and financing in Europe is starting to follow the trend of upcoming unicorns and companies set for success. European startups began to gain traction in 2011 and are maturing into a global presence
Fund managers and selectors discuss their views on multi-asset funds. They note the challenges of maintaining diversification and limiting downside risk in the current environment of increased volatility and correlation between asset classes. Selectors favor managers with experience in different market conditions who can manage liquidity risks and changing monetary policies. They have selected several top performing multi-asset funds that have balanced risk and returns over the past years.
This document provides an overview and agenda for the Family Office Forum conference taking place on November 11-12, 2014 in Zurich. The conference will bring together over 180 English-speaking family offices from around the world. The agenda lists over 90 speakers from family offices and related fields who will present on topics like family governance, asset allocation, alternative investments, and geographic opportunities. Attendees can choose from five parallel program streams and will have opportunities for networking and exchanging ideas. The goal of the conference is for family offices to learn from each other and experts on improving their operations and strategies.
Laszlo is a US/Hungarian investor and executive. His venture capital, private equity, investment banking and operational experience spans e-commerce, Internet, automotive and transport, financial services, consumer and retail, energy and power, health care, manufacturing, technology, business services, and media and telecom, all across Europe. Prior to founding iEurope, he was a Managing Director at Bankers Trust Company/BT Alex Brown in London.
D&O insurance policies offer liability cover for company managers to protect them from claims which may arise from the decisions and actions taken within the scope of their regular duties. D&O cover was first conceived in the late 19th century, and after a long period of obscurity has spread rapidly throughout the industrialized world since the 1980s. Such policies cover the personal liability of company directors and officers as individuals, reimbursement of the insured company if it pays a claim on behalf of its managers, and cover for securities claims against publicly listed companies. The document discusses why companies purchase D&O insurance, how D&O cover functions in terms of who and what is covered, and developments in the D&O insurance market globally.
I have recently written an article for The Treasurer magazine, published by The Association of Corporate Treasurers, on how different companies have arrived at their decision as to the most appropriate hedging policy for them to implement. In addition I also offer some thoughts on implementation issues. I hope you find this of interest.
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Risk and Compliance Oct 2018 Adrià VázquezMorgan Jones
This document summarizes an interview with Adrià Vázquez, the regional TRI manager for Asia-Pacific at Tokio Marine HCC, about insuring cross-border M&A deals. Vázquez discusses the increasing but still emerging use of insurance like warranty and indemnity policies for deals in emerging markets. He notes the complex risks in these markets and how insurance can help mitigate risks and facilitate deals by resolving issues like unknown liabilities. Looking ahead, Vázquez expects continued rising demand for M&A insurance in emerging markets as the market matures and more players offer specialized coverage.
Forum Partners and other private equity real estate firms like Blackstone, Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing, and LaSalle Investment Management have found opportunities in Australia's private real estate markets due to the cash-strapped listed sector. These firms have acquired Australian real estate investment platforms and operators at discounted prices following the global financial crisis. They see potential to grow these businesses and raise funds from Australian investors. While current opportunities are focused on core properties, debt portfolios, and fund management platforms, these firms aim to capitalize on future growth in Australia.
Liability Driven Investment Europe 2011Rosa Cortez
Managing pension funds towards a liability efficient frontier in an uncertain global economic environment.
After a one year gap, Finance IQ’s Liability Driven Investment Europe 2011 brings together the entire institutional investment chain including plan sponsors, pension trustees, regulators and carefully selected asset management organisations to discuss cutting edge strategies to mitigate pension fund risk through LDI.
The conference will cover the latest insights into asset – liability matching, strategic asset allocation and upcoming European regulations to educate plan sponsors on building an optimal LDI pension strategy.
The document is a newsletter from PRMIA Toronto providing updates on upcoming risk management events in January and February 2013. The January events focus on advanced stress testing and governance/risk management, while the February event will discuss counterparty credit risk. The newsletter also provides information on careers in risk management, the PRM certification, and invites speakers and sponsors.
Ahead of the marcus evans Private Wealth Management Summit 2021, Steve Fifield discusses which sectors of the real estate market investors can gain the most from
Ashcourt Rowan Perspectives produced for River. I was asked to take a look at the existing design and this is the end result. Cleaner and using one illustrator throughout, Neil Webb, it helped the pace and flow of a relatively small magazine. Client decided against the cover, but I really liked it.
This document provides an overview of wealth management and different investment strategies and asset classes. It discusses wealth creation through disciplined investment approaches. It also covers reducing risk in a portfolio through diversification across different assets, sectors, geographic regions, and companies. The document then examines various asset classes like cash, bonds, equities, and property and how to build a diversified portfolio combining different assets.
The document discusses Aon Corporation implementing a notional cash pooling structure to address issues from the credit crisis. Aon is a global insurance broker with decentralized management and cash balances located outside the US while taking on debt in the US and UK. The notional cash pool provides cash visibility, self-funding abilities, and excess cash management across currencies and countries while reducing debt, counterparty exposure, and meeting annual dividend needs. It is managed from Amsterdam and excludes the US for tax reasons, providing transparency of balances and interest rates with limited access to accounts. The results have included debt management, self-funding, and reduced counterparty exposure through centralized excess cash management at Aon.
The document provides guidance from the biblical book of Habakkuk on what to do when facing difficulties or delays. It instructs us to:
1) Listen to what God says, as Habakkuk did when he stood watch.
2) Write down the revelations or message God conveys, so that others may learn.
3) Wait patiently for God's promises to be fulfilled, even if their completion is delayed. God's vision will come to pass in his appointed time.
The document discusses managing relationships with venture capital funds. It provides tips for fundraising meetings, including being organized, treating potential investors as colleagues, and focusing on how the fund can outperform others. It also discusses trends in the venture capital market, such as more funds raising money in Europe and the rise of pension funds as a source of capital. Pension funds in countries that invest more in venture capital, like the Netherlands, have seen higher returns than those investing more in bonds.
The private equity fundraising environment has improved dramatically over the past two years after struggling in the aftermath of the financial crisis. Fundraising totals have risen markedly, with $524 billion raised globally in 2013, though the gains are not evenly distributed. Mega-funds have driven much of the increase, attracting large commitments from pension funds. Mid-market funds face a bifurcated market, with top performers raising funds quickly while some struggle. While distributions are up, boosting LP cash levels and appetite for new deals, not all GPs will find fundraising easy in the current competitive landscape.
- Global Vision Credit Fund aims to generate equity-like returns by targeting mispriced credit instruments, focusing on high yield and emerging market special situations with idiosyncratic risk and low market correlation.
- The fund managers believe high debt levels are stalling economic growth and central banks are losing effectiveness, leading to increasing defaults that provide investment opportunities.
- The fund employs fundamental research and focuses on capital preservation by pursuing asymmetric trades with limited downside, such as bonds trading at deep discounts after company-specific events.
Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LPEA) is celebrating its 5th anniversary this February amid a community that keeps growing steadily in a market rich with potential.
On the back of a small group of actors in 2010, our industry was able to build a reputable representative body which is now heard in the country’s highest instances.
Capital V is a window on Luxembourg’s private equity and venture capital industry. The four previous editions illustrated part of the common story we have been building over the past 5 years.
We will never thank enough our members for their contribution to the current issue, as well as to all those that keep supporting LPEA’s work on a regular basis, making Luxembourg Europe’s leading private equity hub.
Enjoy the reading.
Capital V #2 Akuo Investment Management a holistic view on businessLuis Galveias
Proprietary magazine of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
www.lpea.lu
Index
5. Editorial
Welcome to capitalV
6. Regulatory
AI FMD remuneration: Exceptions make the rule
8. Personal Story
A stable base for investing in a frantic world
10. Cover story
Akuo Investment Management [AI M],
A holistic view on business
14. Deal Story
SecureIT : How Luxembourg got on the data centre map
16. Interview
EI F Social Impact Accelerator Fund
18. Building Bright Futures Together
Setting the stage for niche-based biomedicine
20. Regulatory
Bringing Substance to Luxembourg
22. Life In Luxembourg
The expat education conundrum
24. Event Calendar
What, When, Where
Capital V #7 YO! Sushi: Quilvest Exits the Conveyor BeltLPEA
Featured articles:
Quilvest Exits de Conveyor Belt
Third-party AIFMs are here to stay
RAIF, the new AIFMD-compliant vehicle
Luxembourg: New seed fund for ICT start-ups
Private Equity, what's next for 2016?
Solvency II: Challenges and opportunities for the private equity industry
Enhancing Investor's Professional Standards
Capital MArkets Union: from the shadows to market based finance - a real opportunity for Private Equity?
Feedback from the US: "Use an AIFM platform to accelerate your growth in Europe!"
Private Equity in China: waiting out the storm?
ATOZ Tax Trends - a 360 viewpoint on tax in Luxembourg
Luxembourg's growing art scene
Venture capital and financing in Europe is starting to follow the trend of upcoming unicorns and companies set for success. European startups began to gain traction in 2011 and are maturing into a global presence
Fund managers and selectors discuss their views on multi-asset funds. They note the challenges of maintaining diversification and limiting downside risk in the current environment of increased volatility and correlation between asset classes. Selectors favor managers with experience in different market conditions who can manage liquidity risks and changing monetary policies. They have selected several top performing multi-asset funds that have balanced risk and returns over the past years.
This document provides an overview and agenda for the Family Office Forum conference taking place on November 11-12, 2014 in Zurich. The conference will bring together over 180 English-speaking family offices from around the world. The agenda lists over 90 speakers from family offices and related fields who will present on topics like family governance, asset allocation, alternative investments, and geographic opportunities. Attendees can choose from five parallel program streams and will have opportunities for networking and exchanging ideas. The goal of the conference is for family offices to learn from each other and experts on improving their operations and strategies.
Laszlo is a US/Hungarian investor and executive. His venture capital, private equity, investment banking and operational experience spans e-commerce, Internet, automotive and transport, financial services, consumer and retail, energy and power, health care, manufacturing, technology, business services, and media and telecom, all across Europe. Prior to founding iEurope, he was a Managing Director at Bankers Trust Company/BT Alex Brown in London.
D&O insurance policies offer liability cover for company managers to protect them from claims which may arise from the decisions and actions taken within the scope of their regular duties. D&O cover was first conceived in the late 19th century, and after a long period of obscurity has spread rapidly throughout the industrialized world since the 1980s. Such policies cover the personal liability of company directors and officers as individuals, reimbursement of the insured company if it pays a claim on behalf of its managers, and cover for securities claims against publicly listed companies. The document discusses why companies purchase D&O insurance, how D&O cover functions in terms of who and what is covered, and developments in the D&O insurance market globally.
I have recently written an article for The Treasurer magazine, published by The Association of Corporate Treasurers, on how different companies have arrived at their decision as to the most appropriate hedging policy for them to implement. In addition I also offer some thoughts on implementation issues. I hope you find this of interest.
Mb fm 203 - international finance managementsmumbahelp
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Risk and Compliance Oct 2018 Adrià VázquezMorgan Jones
This document summarizes an interview with Adrià Vázquez, the regional TRI manager for Asia-Pacific at Tokio Marine HCC, about insuring cross-border M&A deals. Vázquez discusses the increasing but still emerging use of insurance like warranty and indemnity policies for deals in emerging markets. He notes the complex risks in these markets and how insurance can help mitigate risks and facilitate deals by resolving issues like unknown liabilities. Looking ahead, Vázquez expects continued rising demand for M&A insurance in emerging markets as the market matures and more players offer specialized coverage.
Forum Partners and other private equity real estate firms like Blackstone, Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing, and LaSalle Investment Management have found opportunities in Australia's private real estate markets due to the cash-strapped listed sector. These firms have acquired Australian real estate investment platforms and operators at discounted prices following the global financial crisis. They see potential to grow these businesses and raise funds from Australian investors. While current opportunities are focused on core properties, debt portfolios, and fund management platforms, these firms aim to capitalize on future growth in Australia.
Liability Driven Investment Europe 2011Rosa Cortez
Managing pension funds towards a liability efficient frontier in an uncertain global economic environment.
After a one year gap, Finance IQ’s Liability Driven Investment Europe 2011 brings together the entire institutional investment chain including plan sponsors, pension trustees, regulators and carefully selected asset management organisations to discuss cutting edge strategies to mitigate pension fund risk through LDI.
The conference will cover the latest insights into asset – liability matching, strategic asset allocation and upcoming European regulations to educate plan sponsors on building an optimal LDI pension strategy.
The document is a newsletter from PRMIA Toronto providing updates on upcoming risk management events in January and February 2013. The January events focus on advanced stress testing and governance/risk management, while the February event will discuss counterparty credit risk. The newsletter also provides information on careers in risk management, the PRM certification, and invites speakers and sponsors.
Ahead of the marcus evans Private Wealth Management Summit 2021, Steve Fifield discusses which sectors of the real estate market investors can gain the most from
Ashcourt Rowan Perspectives produced for River. I was asked to take a look at the existing design and this is the end result. Cleaner and using one illustrator throughout, Neil Webb, it helped the pace and flow of a relatively small magazine. Client decided against the cover, but I really liked it.
This document provides an overview of wealth management and different investment strategies and asset classes. It discusses wealth creation through disciplined investment approaches. It also covers reducing risk in a portfolio through diversification across different assets, sectors, geographic regions, and companies. The document then examines various asset classes like cash, bonds, equities, and property and how to build a diversified portfolio combining different assets.
The document discusses Aon Corporation implementing a notional cash pooling structure to address issues from the credit crisis. Aon is a global insurance broker with decentralized management and cash balances located outside the US while taking on debt in the US and UK. The notional cash pool provides cash visibility, self-funding abilities, and excess cash management across currencies and countries while reducing debt, counterparty exposure, and meeting annual dividend needs. It is managed from Amsterdam and excludes the US for tax reasons, providing transparency of balances and interest rates with limited access to accounts. The results have included debt management, self-funding, and reduced counterparty exposure through centralized excess cash management at Aon.
The document provides guidance from the biblical book of Habakkuk on what to do when facing difficulties or delays. It instructs us to:
1) Listen to what God says, as Habakkuk did when he stood watch.
2) Write down the revelations or message God conveys, so that others may learn.
3) Wait patiently for God's promises to be fulfilled, even if their completion is delayed. God's vision will come to pass in his appointed time.
This document provides a schedule overview for the Windy City Summit. It includes a schedule for three days of sessions from May 23-25, 2007. The schedule lists over 100 sessions organized by time and topic. Session topics include CTP Examination Preparation, International Treasury Management, Investments, Liquidity Management, and more.
Ivonne Pérez González describe las dificultades que enfrentó al usar la tecnología, como trabajar en Excel y crear un video, y cómo las resolvió pidiendo ayuda o estudiando recursos. También discute usos comunes de las TIC, como en el trabajo, comercio, educación y entretenimiento, e identifica cómo ella usa las TIC en su educación.
The document invites the recipient to a VIP event hosted by UW-Milwaukee's College of Nursing on March 27th or April 18th for prospective students and their families. The all-day event will give attendees a tour of the Milwaukee campus and city, opportunities to learn about student organizations and research, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the College of Nursing including its simulation lab. The event is intended to help prospective students get to know the university and determine if it is a good fit for their nursing career goals.
BEAM held a successful Back to School event that served almost 800 children from low-income families in the Jacksonville area. The event provided backpacks, school supplies, clothing, shoes and other necessities. It would not have been possible without the support of over 200 volunteers and local organizations that donated food, drinks and supplies. Volunteers remarked that the gratitude and smiles of the families and children made the event rewarding. BEAM continues to help families in need through food assistance, educational programs and other services throughout the year.
This document provides instructions for creating tables in CountrySTAT, including uploading data and adding metadata. It explains how to access the login page, upload section, and metadata interface. Key steps outlined are selecting country codes and product codes, uploading an Excel file with the proper structure, filling in mandatory metadata fields, and validating the table structure. Extra metadata that can be added after publishing is also described. Examples of good metadata from other countries are provided. The document concludes with contact information for CountrySTAT project officers.
Communication is essential for any business organization to function properly and achieve its objectives. Without communication between employees, a business would descend into chaos. Managers in particular spend the majority of their time communicating, as much as 80% of their day, emphasizing how important effective communication is for their roles. Communication promotes motivation and a positive work environment, and is necessary for daily business operations by helping an organization successfully achieve its goals. It is considered the lifeblood that allows a business to succeed and survive.
This document appears to be a student's homework notebook for the school year. It lists the director, vice director, teacher, and student's name and identifies that the student is in the 3rd grade for the morning session of an unspecified year.
CountrySTAT REGIONAL BASIC ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING for GCC MEMBER STATESFAO
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Creating a Global Data Sharing Network for the Strengthening Agriculture and Food Security Statistics Systems in the GCC Region at National and Regional Levels through the implementation and development of RegionSTAT at Gulf Cooperation Council GCC Headquarters and CountrySTAT in 6 GCC Members States (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates)
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A bank for digital startups - Deutsche Handelsbank - NOAH19 LondonNOAH Advisors
FinTech & InsurTech: Company presentation by Jens Munk, co-CEO of Deutsche Handelsbank at the NOAH Conference London 2019, 30-31 October, Old Billingsgate.
Deutsche Handelsbank is a specialized bank for digital startups and growth companies that accompanies digital startups and growth companies from various industries along their way with growth financing, working capital, banking-as-a-service, and factoring solutions.
Ahead of the marcus evans Private Wealth Management Summit 2022, read here an interview with John Van Clief on the investment opportunities in the alternatives space, and what makes companies innovative and recession-resistant.
Start-up Stage - Fintech & Payment - Presentation by Thomas Bloch, Founder and Co-CEO of Vaamo at the NOAH 2015 Conference in London, Old Billingsgate on the 13th of November 2015.
Mohamed El-Erian discusses the need for investors to recognize increased uncertainty in the global political and economic landscape. He advises building portfolio resilience through scenario analysis of multiple possible outcomes, increased liquidity, and recognizing the limitations of traditional risk mitigation strategies given new political risks. El-Erian also emphasizes the importance of pension funds assessing what risks they can and cannot afford given current underfunding levels.
This document summarizes a survey on liquidity management conducted with 16 major banks. It finds that treasurers are taking a longer-term approach to liquidity management to address persistent challenges from low interest rates and economic instability. Treasurers are seeking more efficient tools to improve cash visibility, forecasting, and pooling across regions and currencies in order to better deploy capital and mitigate risks. Advances in technology are helping treasurers enhance operational efficiencies and control over global liquidity positions.
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on CLOs and leveraged loans organized by C5 Communications. The conference will take place on April 29-30, 2015 in London and will address topics such as CLO market trends, regulatory issues, structuring CLOs, and managing risk and returns. Attendees will include CLO managers, investors, issuers, arrangers, and other industry professionals. The agenda includes panels on delivering returns, establishing securitization markets, and unlocking relative value. Registration can be done online or by phone.
Once a year Intrum Justitia conducts a comprehensive survey of payment habits in Europe. Called the European Payment Index (EPI), it is the largest survey of its kind.
The document discusses the global financial crisis of 2008 and its causes and effects. It states that the crisis was caused by a combination of factors, including easy credit policies, risky mortgage lending, misrated securities, and greed. This led to a housing bubble, collapse of major financial institutions, stock market crashes, rising unemployment worldwide, and slowed global economic growth. To prevent future crises, it recommends reforms like increased transparency, accountability, prudent risk management, and ethical standards in the financial industry.
Quarterly report for our investors - Third quarter 2020BESTINVER
The document is Bestinver's third quarterly report to investors. It discusses the continued economic recovery from the impacts of Covid-19, supported by major fiscal and monetary stimulus programs. It also notes the European Union's approval of a large budget and recovery fund financed by bonds, representing greater fiscal integration. The report examines factors behind recent underperformance of value investing, including the effects of low interest rates in enabling less productive "zombie" companies. Bestinver remains focused on high-quality companies purchased at attractive prices to generate long-term returns and protect against inflation and rising rates.
This document summarizes an agenda for a private debt conference organized by Deloitte. The agenda includes:
1. An introduction by Alexandre Prost-Gargoz of Deloitte.
2. A presentation by Alexandre Prost-Gargoz on the evolution of the private debt industry in Luxembourg.
3. A fireside chat between Chris Connelly of ICG and Nick Tabone of Deloitte on the perspective of a general partner.
4. A presentation by Dr. Sebastian Bos of Deloitte on Luxembourg securitization companies and loan portfolio restructuring and refinancing.
5. Discussions on private debt tax considerations and
The document provides summaries from various panels and workshops at SCB17 on topics related to startup funding, venture capital, corporate venture capital, financial planning, and innovation incentives. Key points from several sections include: there is very active fundraising in fintech; founders are developing more advanced technologies; the exit environment is favorable for strategic acquisitions but IPO markets remain difficult; corporate VCs can provide both freedom and support but founders must scrutinize them; hands-on venture capital firms have strong exit results; international VCs see improvements in German startups but founding teams are still paramount.
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Royal Ahold, The Netherlands
Jan Schets
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Cash visibility comes into focus
Rethinking capital structure
The risk management portfolio
Trade finance – the risk shifts again
Guiding enterprise risk management
SEPA and what to expect
Becoming better communicators
the 2009 treasury agenda
Cash visibility comes into focus
Rethinking capital structure
The risk management portfolio
Trade finance – the risk shifts again
Guiding enterprise risk management
SEPA and what to expect
Becoming better communicators
Crisis, what crisis?
Playing for strength in a downturn
Treasury’s ‘A’ list
The profession’s top innovators
Top team
Inside the world’s best treasury
Crisis, what crisis?
Playing for strength in a downturn
Treasury’s ‘A’ list
The profession’s top innovators
Top team
Inside the world’s best treasury
There’s no doubt that the global financial crisis has offered treasurers
and their bankers a wild ride. Aspects of financial risk once thought
improbable are now facts of everyday life. Non-financial companies
in Europe entered the crisis in robust condition, a state now being
challenged as recession unfolds. Meanwhile, banks are undergoing an
historic restructuring. Woes abound, but opportunities will emerge
as stability returns, volatility ebbs, and prices bottom. Meanwhile,
barriers continue to fall in the treasury world, propelled by changes in
accounting rules and the creation of a Single European Payments Area.
EuroFinance’s 7th annual conference on Liquidity and Cash
Management for European Companies will help financial professionals
prepare to meet the challenges confronting their businesses in a time
of profound economic change.
Programme highlights – what’s new for 2009?
• The new banking landscape
• The prospect of a re-emerging M&A market
• Maximising liquidity in a time of restrained credit
• Fostering growth in a down market
• Looming regulatory changes
• Understanding counterparty risk with financial service providers
• Using technology to extract the most value out of treasury
Why should you attend?
• Discuss the most pertinent issues affecting treasury today
• Get better acquainted with thought-leaders
• Hear real-life, tried and tested treasury solutions
• Engage in lively debate with your peers
• Gain insights and solutions that will give you a competitive advantage
• Hear from leading international and regional corporations
• Learn the latest advances in cash management technology
• Meet face-to-face with the leading suppliers and service providers
Over 270 finance and treasury professionals from across
Europe attended this conference in 2008
92% of delegates who attended the 2008 conference,
would recommend it to a colleague
3. Day 1 Tuesday 17 March 2009
For programme and speaker updates visit www.eurofinance.com/europe
08:00 Registration, refreshments and exhibition opens
09:00 Chair’s welcome
Sander van Tol, Senior EuroFinance Tutor; and Director, Zanders,
The Netherlands
09:10 Learning the critical lessons of a crisis period
This year’s conference comes at a time of immense challenges and
responsibility for treasury practitioners. The threat of recession
in many countries will test treasury teams to their limits as risk
intensifies further. It also presents treasurers with an opportunity
to maximise their contribution when needed most. The crisis
reinforces the lessons of best practice in liquidity and cash
management. Building a foundation of committed facilities,
diversified funding and maturities, high cash visibility and better
working capital management has never been of greater value.
Freddy Van Den Spiegel, Chief Economist, Director Public Affairs,
Fortis, Belgium
09:50 Macroeconomic overview and outlook – just how bad
is it?
A year ago, all but the most debt-laden European companies were
pretty confident about the 12 months ahead despite the shock of
August 2007’s credit crunch. One year on, confidence is far more
fragile after a period of unprecedented turbulence and volatility
has transformed the global and European banking landscapes and
the prospect of a prolonged recession looms. So just how bad is it?
A leading expert reviews the macroeconomic outlook, and relates
this to the corporate sector’s overall health.
Charles Jenkins, Regional Director, Western Europe, Economist
Intelligence Unit, UK
10:30 Refreshment break
11:00 CFO reflections on treasury’s role in troubled times
A prominent chief financial officer from the region draws on their
previous treasury experience to reflect on current challenges –
from both C-suite and treasury perspectives. How can treasurers
and their teams best support CFOs in a period of recession and risk
aversion? Equally, what should treasurers expect from their CFOs
in this very difficult environment? This session explores how, more
than ever, transparency and teamwork are essential.
Kimberly Ross, CFO, Royal Ahold, The Netherlands
11:40 Seeking safe havens for corporate cash
The troubled summer of 2008 saw cash managers’ focus shift
from return on capital to the return of capital. The most striking
aspect of the search for safe havens has been the extent to which
companies have spurned bank deposits, their traditional harbour
for excess cash. Many treasurers have opted for alternatives such
as government bills or money market funds, though the latter also
suffered after a US fund ‘broke the buck’ as a result of exposure to
the bankrupt Lehman Brothers. This session explores the longer
term consequences of this experience. Will government guarantees
enable deposits to regain their dominance of European cash
investing? Or will diversification of instruments remain a priority?
Panellists include:
Vijay Panday, Senior Manager, Head of KLM Group Treasury desk,
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, The Netherlands
Greg Zabikow, Manager of International Treasury, Aon Service
Corporation, The Netherlands
Edwin Veenman, European Treasurer, Office Depot, The Netherlands
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14:00 Credit crisis impels new impulse to pool
Cynics call the credit crisis the greatest marketing push for cash
pooling yet. Why? Because optimising cash trapped within the
company is the best form of financing – and never more so
than when credit is constrained. Indeed, some experts put the
proportion of working capital that companies fail to put to work
as high as 50% on average. Clearly, this reinforces the view that
treasurers should always first squeeze the most from their internal
resources. In this case study, one company reflects on its recently-
implemented cash pool structure. In sharing its experience, it
highlights both direct savings and other benefits.
Greg Zabikow, Manager of International Treasury, Aon Service
Corporation, The Netherlands
14:40 Risk is back – coping with operational challenges
Risk is back on the treasury agenda – in a big way. Besides financial
risks like bank counterparty exposures and asset class volatility, the
recessionary era is likely to increase a host of operational risks. In
harder times, suppliers and customers will be more stressed.
So credit risk will require greater attention, including the recent
supply chain finance-driven insights into the strategic value of
supporting suppliers where necessary. Companies will also be
less willing to trade on open account, which may bring traditional
trade finance risk mitigation back. Further risks, such as country
and transportation risk, will need more focus too in the challenging
environment ahead. A panel of corporate treasurers assesses the
changing operational risk landscape and discusses their strategies
and priorities, including key mitigation techniques.
Maciej Müldner, Treasurer, Skanska S.A., Poland
Natalia Kang, European Treasury Center Manager, LG, The Netherlands
Didier Lang, International Group Treasury Manager, Moog, Luxembourg
15:20 Refreshment break
16:00 No longer banking on banks
Before the credit crunch, counterparty risk was primarily a problem
that emerged in doing deals with smaller, weaker commercial
partners. Mitigating this risk was a matter of insurance or other
products. But bank bail-outs across the world, the failure of Iceland’s
lenders and the Lehman bankruptcy have shifted the debate to bank
counterparty risk. Should treasurers employ ratings ‘buckets’, or
just a minimum rating for all banks? What happens in the event of a
downgrade – immediate unwind or phased withdrawal? What if the
downgraded institution is a member of your loan syndicate? And
what should be included in the exposure calculation?
Jan Schets, Director Treasury, Sara Lee, The Netherlands
16:40 Craving credit intelligence
With few exceptions, 2008’s government interventions have not
removed credit risk from the banking sector. Indeed, analysts
calculate that many banks will exhaust their new public capital
rapidly. So how should treasurers obtain reliable credit intelligence
on their bank counterparties? During the crisis, companies were
relying on little more than after-the-event news reports to inform
their bank exposure management. Are the credit rating agencies
the only source, or are credible alternatives available? And is
the expense of credit intelligence justified in a sector that the
authorities have decided is too big to fail? In this panel, a senior
representative from a leading credit rating agency and leading
finance experts will explore the practical concerns that emerge
from counterparty risk and the doubts about the viability of credit
ratings. They will also discuss available alternate methods for
treasurers to assess risk related to bank counterparties.
Moderated by:
Colinda Hogervorst, Senior Consultant, Cash Management and
Bank Relationship Management, ICC, The Netherlands
Panellists:
Charles Jenkins, Regional Director, Western Europe, Economist
Intelligence Unit, UK
Michael Zlotnik, Managing Director & Head of Bank Ratings Europe,
Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Standard and Poor’s, Germany
Kees-Jan Kindt, European Treasury Manager GDA B.V., The Netherlands
17:30 Conference adjourns to the Treasury Networking Reception
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4. 12:20 Diversification – offsetting risk by finding new sources
of finance
Banks may be unwilling to lend, but capital market investors’still have
an appetite for corporate exposure. How can corporate treasurers seek
new sources of finance outside traditional bank borrowing? Even with
the economic cycle turning, products still available to the right names
(not only blue chips) include: US private placements, domestic bonds,
commercial paper, and even some forms of securitisation. Diversifying
sources of finance is a key tool in liquidity management; so too is
anticipating needs and taking early action. This session examines several
companies’approaches to prudently spreading their financing risk.
Pim de Groot – Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting, DENSO
Europe B.V., The Netherlands
Jan Ambergen, Regional Controller EAME, IFF, The Netherlands
Paul Hermans, Treasurer, Barco Coordination Center, Belgium
13:10 Lunch
14:30 The connectivity conundrum
Bank connectivity remains a difficult topic for many companies.
Although SWIFT has begun to attract increasing use through its several
corporate-targeted initiatives, its costs can be off-putting and cheap
domestic systems still prevail. Yet local (multi-bank) systems do not
always offer the level of security and flexibility that some would like.
How should treasurers assess these competing channels, taking into
account Europe’s evolution towards more standardisation? And what is
the impact of the liquidity crisis on customers’ and banks’ views towards
their interconnectivity? This session explores the latest thinking in this
vital area of cash and liquidity management infrastructure.
Johannes Borgman, Managing Director, ADCO Umweltdienste
Holding GmbH, Germany
Bart Van Buggenhout, Senior Product Manager, w1se corporate
e-banking, KBC, Belgium
15:10 Playing a new card – turning to card solutions
Card solutions are increasingly on European corporate treasurers’
working capital improvement radar. As speeding up the cash and
inventory cycles is more important than ever, cards of various types
offer attractive benefits. Purchasing cards, for example, are a way of
lowering the corporate cost cycle. And for consumer-facing companies,
loyalty card schemes provide an opportunity to leverage their brand
strength while potentially supporting pricing and accelerating
turnover. This session considers the benefits, costs and risks in this area.
Drs J.J. Hans Cremer, Portfolio Manager Dialogues Incubator,
Associates BV, The Netherlands
Roelof Hilgersom, Head of Commercial Cards, ABN AMRO,
The Netherlands
15:50 Refreshment break
16:20 Dealing with the SEPA direct debit
The looming Single European Payment Area’s direct debit (SDD)
arrangements – deadline: November 2009, though this appears
to be at risk of further delay – has generated a high degree of
controversy for such a nuts and bolts measure. Detractors continue
to complain that the SDD exposes them to a significant increase in
risk compared to what, in many cases, are existing rapid and reliable
domestic payment infrastructures. How should treasurers who
rely on direct debits for significant proportions of their collections
respond? And what are the implications for e-invoicing, including
e-SEPA? An expert speaker takes stock.
Massimo Battistella, Manager Accounts Receivables,
Administration, Finance & Control, Telecom Italia, Italy
17:00 Close of conference
08:30 refreshments and exhibition opens
09:00 Chair’s welcome
Sander van Tol, Senior EuroFinance Tutor; and Director, Zanders,
The Netherlands
09:10 Relying on relationships (1)
With the banking landscape transformed by government
interventions and credit no longer a cheap, commoditised
product, treasury’s ability to manage bank relationships is ever
more important. Does a government bail-out of your lead bank
mean that you should revisit your banking relationships? How
can proposed margin and fee hikes best be handled in the new
environment? Do banks of different nationalities require
different approaches? One corporate treasurer reveals his
company’s strategy.
Maciej Müldner, Treasurer, Skanska S.A., Poland
09:50 Relying on relationships (2)
A panel of prominent bankers speak about what they value most
in their corporate relationships. Their disclosures may well
surprise you.
Moderated by:
Sander Van Tol, Senior EuroFinance Tutor; and Director, Zanders,
The Netherlands
Panellists include:
Maarten Mol, Head of Transaction Banking, ABN AMRO,
The Netherlands
Peter Pollaert, Head of Cash Management Sales, Fortis, Belgium
Bart Ivens, Global head of Sales PCM, ING Bank
Jasper Savelkoel, General Manager ICM, KBC, Belgium
10:30 Let’s hear you out: the audience opinion
It’s been a tradition at our international conferences to encourage
audiences to cast their votes on the business outlook and other
issues, giving a view from the treasury world. Starting with this
session, we institute voting across all our major conferences. The
format will involve audience voting on issues of direct concern
to treasurers trying to make sense of the global financial crisis.
What do you and your peers think? Have you lost confidence in
your banks? Rating agencies? Are central banks and politicians
handling the crisis capably? When will confidence return? Is there
opportunity for companies to grow, even in an environment like
this? When will M&A start up again? From FX issues through to
regulation, this short survey will determine current sentiment.
11:10 Refreshment break
11:40 Facing up to refinancing risk
In the aggregate, corporate liquidity remains ample. Nevertheless,
many companies face refinancing their debt in the new credit
environment. Banking is likely to come with a higher price tag and
be restricted to favoured customers. Relationships are rapidly
changing in this environment, as even relatively minor adjustments
like waivers are attracting increased fees. Some treasurers fear that
some banks will invoke material adverse change clauses to get
out of lending priced at bull market levels. This session weighs the
fears against the realities and highlights the strategies and tactics
treasurers should employ.
Bas Kolenburg, Executive Consultant, ICC, The Netherlands
Day 2 Wednesday 18 March 2009
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Fortis Bank and Fortis Insurance provide a total package of banking and insurance services to
personal, business and institutional customers through their own high-performance channels and
via intermediaries and other partners. We have developed a European footprint in the retail banking
market, operating through a variety of distribution channels. We offer financial services to companies,
institutional clients and high net worth individuals and provide integrated solutions to the enterprise
and the entrepreneur. Finally, we successfully combine our banking and insurance skills through
bancassurance in Belgium. Fortis has a presence in 50 countries and a dedicated, professional workforce
of more than 50,000.
Contact:
Peter Pollaert, Global Head of Cash Management Sales
E-mail: peter.pollaert@fortis.com
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With a rich history dating back to 1824, ABN AMRO is
uniquely positioned in the Netherlands with a strong
presence in the local commercial and consumer banking
markets. ABN AMRO has offices in almost all major towns
and cities throughout the country.
The bank’s full spectrum product range ensures optimal
support for the client’s company’s daily cash and
liquidity management needs.
ABN AMRO and Fortis Bank NL will be merged in the near
future. This new, healthy and strong financial institution
will offer clients a broad range of products and services
in commercial, retail and private banking and will have
presence in 20 countries throughout the world.
Contact:
Erik Zoetmulder
Head of Cash management, ABN AMRO
E-mail: erik.zoetmulder@nl.abnamro.com
ICC is one of Europe’s leading consulting companies
supporting CFO’s, finance directors and corporate
treasurers with their interest rate and currency risk
management, financing issues, cash management
and banking relationship management. As a private
enterprise ICC is not linked to banks, brokers, asset
managers, accountants, auditors or other third parties.
We do not hold any positions in the financial markets
nor do we conduct any transactions. This allows us to
find the best possible solutions to our clients’ currency
and interest rate exposures as well as the best possible
financing solution, often with better banking terms and
conditions and without any conflicts of interest. With 30
years of experience ICC is the preferred sparring partner
for today’s finance professional from around the world!
Contact: Michèl van Dusschoten
Consultancy Director, ICC
E-mail: m.vandusschoten@incc.nl
ING Wholesale Banking is the corporate and investment
banking division of ING Group, a global financial
institution with over 60million clients. ING Wholesale
Banking combines its anchor products of lending,
payments & cash management and treasury with a full
range of value added services. Building on our home
markets in Benelux, we have created a strong base in
Europe and a presence in over 40 countries worldwide –
underpinning our commitment to serve clients wherever
their business needs take them.
From our extensive European branch network we can
offer you payments & cash management solutions.
You will have one point of access to services ranging
from automated liquidity management, reporting
facilities and documentary trade services to committed
implementation and support teams. Whether you are
doing business in Benelux, Central&Eastern Europe,
South-West Europe or the Nordics, ING offers you relevant
and constructive solutions.
Contact: Bart Ivens, PCM Global Head of Sales
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Official sponsors
KBC Bank, the largest Belgian financial institution, is a
member of the KBC Bank and Assurance group.
Geographically, the KBC Group gives priority to
developing its activities in Europe, especially in the
home markets of Belgium, Central and Eastern Europe.
Outside its homemarkets, KBC’s activities in Western
Europe, USA and Asia are almost entirely focused on
corporate customers, real estate, trade finance and
financial market activities.
The Group offers a full range of domestic and
cross-border cash pooling services and has an
impressive track record in providing tailor-made cash
management solutions, including a.o. a genuine cross-
border notional pool. KBC is one of the first banks
to offer full SCORE compliant MA-CUG – SWIFT for
Corporates solutions.
w1se, the group-wide internet based electronic
banking tool, illustrates KBC’s continued commitment
to corporate cash management. W1se covers 11
European countries, supporting the local languages
and the full range of domestic payment and collection
instruments.
KBC Bank, Havenlaan 2, B–1080 Brussels
Tel: +32 2 429 86 73 Fax: +32 2 429 27 23
Contact: Jasper Savelkoel, Belgium, General Manager,
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6. Pre-conference training Introductory to advanced Level
Monday 16 March 2009
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Advanced Cash Flow
Our research regularly shows that the majority of companies that use cash flow
forecasting are dissatisfied with their systems and results. This intensive one-day
course will examine the variety of approaches that can be taken depending on
purpose and profile of company. The relationship between forecasting, liquidity
and working capital is examined in detail so that forecasting is not considered in
isolation, but at the centre of the drive to maximise shareholder value. The objective
is for you to be confident in optimising the accuracy of your forecasts, maintaining
their usefulness under differing scenarios of change and pressures, and to maximise
the benefits seen from improved cash generation.
Course tutors
Damien McMahon
Director Finance & Treasury Solutions Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Belgium
Martin Böhme
Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Belgium
08:30 REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
09:00 Objectives and uses of cash flow forecasts
• Liquidity management
• Establishing cash management policies
• Identifying and avoiding cash shortages
• Determining funding requirements
• Calculating potential dividends
• Planning capital investment programmes
• Banking relationships and loan covenants
09:30 Accurate data collection
• Capturing accurate internal departmental data
• Capturing accurate and timely bank data
• Establishing and enforcing disciplined reporting
• Link with budgeting and accounting systems
• Differentiating cash and accounting items and measures
• Interpreting and adapting input data
• Highlighting certain data vs. estimated data
• Separating metrics you can control and vary from those that are fixed by others
10:30 REFRESHMENT BREAK
11:00 Constructing an effective forecast model
• Receipts and disbursement method
• Own model vs. bought software
• Time horizons
• Allowing for real time adjustment for actual outcomes
• Mechanisms for identifying variance and establishing reporting triggers
• Varying the breadth and depth of information
• Varying degree of accuracy
12:00 Alternative techniques
• Judgmental
• Exponential smoothing
• Extrapolative
• Regression analysis
• Causal
• Distribution/scheduling
13:00 LUNCH
14:00 Analysing the forecast
• Is the forecast realistic? Conducting a reality check
• Understanding and conducting sensitivity tests
• Scenario analysis and stress testing
• Modelling uncertainty and risk
• What hedges are in place, what additional protection is needed?
• Adapting to changing trends and business circumstances
15:00 Linking cash flow forecasting to working capital
management
• The cash conversion cycle
• Information flows
• Linking systems
• Benchmarks and alert triggers
• Measures of working capital performance
16:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK
16:20 The end game: increasing shareholder value via cash
flow management
• Defining shareholder value
• Measuring shareholder value
• Lowering the cost of capital
• Discounting cash flows
• Making cash count – practical and presentational outcomes
17:30 END OF COURSE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES
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professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance
of individual courses for CPE credit.
Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to
the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North,
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contact EuroFinance on +44 (0)20 7576 8555.
Earn up to 7 CPE credits
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Programme level: intermediate
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High quality treasury training
EuroFinance also runs a wide selection of public training courses on all aspects of
cash and treasury management. As specialists in this field we deliver high quality,
intensive courses that consistently reflect the educational needs of the profession,
latest developments and best practice.
Courses range from one-day workshops on the latest hot topics to an extensive
residential summer school, all led by industry experts.
To view our training calendar, please go to www.eurofinance.com/training.
If you wish to discuss the training needs of you or your team, please contact
Georgina Wellman on +44 (0)20 7576 8529
or email georginawellman@eurofinance.com
Do you require in-house training?
EuroFinance provides a specialist in-house training service, delivering tailor-
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For more information and a personal consultation, please contact
Diana Henderson on +44 (0)20 7576 8518
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