Spring 2008

Foreign Exchange   Trade Finance Strategies for Managing the Long-Term Risk of US Dollar Appreciation For the past half dozen years or so, many US corporations have enjoyed a huge windfall of profits due to the depreciating dollar boosting their foreign revenues. With many economists suggesting that the dollar downturn may soon run its course, how do such companies now manage the long-term risk of US dollar appreciation? Entire Article   Trade Receivables Financing Strategy Relies on Trade Credit Insurance to Mitigate Risk For many corporations seeking affordable credit in the midst of the current credit crunch, trade receivables financing supported by credit insurance offers an attractive alternative. Entire Article Liquidity Management Global Treasury Management Cash Concentration and Notional Pooling: A Balancing Act The euro's introduction, the evolving role of treasury into a global organization, and the impact of regulatory changes along with market instabilities have exacerbated the need to implement efficient liquidity structures. Two of the most commonly used liquidity management techniques are physical cash concentration and notional pooling. Entire Article   Addressing Credit Crunch in China: Liquidity Management Alternatives In light of tightening monetary conditions, here are some ways US companies doing business in China can look to streamline liquidity management practices. Entire Article Previous Editions Visit Our Web Site Recent Awards Treasury Management International Excellence in Treasury Management Poll Awards, January 2008 Global Cash Management Bank of the Year