Treasury And Cash Management
Overview
Cash and Treasury Management can be understood as the planning, organizing and controlling holding, funds and working capital of the enterprise in order to make the best possible use of the funds, maintain a firm’s liquidity, reduce the overall cost of funds, and mitigate operational and financial risk. Treasury Management aims to ensure that adequate cash is available with the organization, during the outflow of funds. Further, it also contributes to optimum utilization of funds and makes sure that there are no unutilized funds kept in the firm for a very long term This course is designed for finance, treasury and banking professionals who need to gain a deeper practical knowledge of cash and treasury management techniques. The course will assist the delegates with an in-depth understanding of complexities linked with cash and treasury management functions.
Objectives
This Treasury and Cash Management Training Programme will enable the delegates to: Enhance financial management skills for managing liabilities, liquidity and assets issues Demonstrate the diverse types of risks linked with global organizations specifically exchange, interest, credit and commodity pricing risks and sources identification and risk management methodologies Identify the responsibilities, roles, strategies and tools linked with treasury management including international procedures and best practices Analyze the basic fundamentals of cash management to improve organizational cash flows and boost portfolio investment returns.
Audience
This Treasury and Cash Management Training Course is Ideal for: Financial decision-makers and managers Professionals who are responsible for the execution of financial decisions Professionals who are responsible for cash management and treasury functions Professionals who are willing to enhance their careers in the field of finance Supervisory professionals who are responsible for monitoring financial risks namely credit, liquidity, exchange rate or interest rate risks
Methodology
The course uses interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by consultants and participants. It also features several group exercises, case studies, interactive discussions, and practical simulations to help participants consolidate their learning experience.
Outline
Introduction to Treasury and Cash Management The strategic role and scope of treasury management Overview of cash management, roles, activities, principles, and practices Portfolio management, trading and settlement Cash forecasting techniques, cash balances, and optimal range Baumol and Miller’s models Treasury systems and technology Financial Markets and Financial Instruments Introduction to Financial Markets Money market instruments and their properties Fixed income instruments and their properties Stocks and their properties Derivatives and their properties Structured products and their properties Working Capital Management Importance of Working Capital Management Ratio analysis and the analysis of financial statements Techniques for managing collections, disbursements, inventory, and improving the Cash Conversion Cycle Cash flow optimization techniques and liquidity planning Securitization, and factoring Capital Markets Role and Regulation Functions of the capital markets, compared with money markets Role of the primary market Role of the secondary market Aims, objectives, players and structures of market regulation Types and characteristics of equity Equity valuation methods Fixed income (debt) instruments – government and corporate bonds Valuing fixed income instruments Effective Financial Analysis The main sources of information for financial analysis purposes The main financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Income statement ratios; common size, profit margin, return on equity etc. Balance sheet ratios; quick ratios, current ratios, debt to equity and more