The proactive identification of new technologies to enhance productivity and provide better risk management in the treasury field is an ever-more important focus for treasury leadership to undertake. Group treasurers now must understand advances in technology and to recognise where this can be implemented in order to create strategic improvements, in order to keep ahead of their competition. As well as being a treasury expert, treasury leadership now also need to be comfortable in the world of technology, data and automation.

In this interactive think-tank, Baris Gakalp will give a unique understanding into how the treasury group within Sisecam have not only embraced existing technologies which drive internal improvements, but how they have driven a unique approach to identifying the fintechs of tomorrow who can drive continual improvements, both within the treasury group and across the business. This unique session will offer practical insight into how they maintain this forward-thinking strategy and delving into the value such an approach can have for your business.

Technology-driven modernization has many benefits for a treasury group: TMS systems can create efficiencies and reduces manual tasks; APIs can be used to help transaction speed account visibility and risk management; and the improved cash management which is often an outcome from technology use can help maximise the value of their cash reserves. 

However, technology always requires investment, which can be tough for treasury groups to secure when the benefits of such investment – especially in a challenging global business environment - can often be seen as intangible. 

• What are the tangible benefits of technology investment, and can you position this as an investment as opposed to a cost?
• Managing the vendor relationship and the importance of creating a unique / bespoke offering suitable for your organisation
• How linked are securing investment in technology and treasury leadership being perceived as a trusted business partner – and how can you create this relationship?
• Where does cooperation with other groups become a necessity when looking for investment into treasury-based technology, and how can you manage these relationships?