The volatility of global interest rates over the past year has posed a major issue for treasures, and while there are signs these may be going down, the fluctuations and rises have brought interest rates high up the priority list of treasurers, as the necessity to make decisions quickly on debt structures whilst balancing capital needs is creating workload constraints in teams.

As such, better preparedness for future hikes is a must. This panel is designed to pick the brains of industry thought-leaders on current practices mitigating risks and forward thinking approaches:

• What processes & hedging strategies can be put in place to more effectively weigh up interest rates
• Analysis of the varying perspectives on interest rates and strategies businesses can adopt to safeguard themselves against rate hikes
• In what ways can businesses offset interest rates and make the most of rises?

As ESG ratings and regulatory frameworks in Europe evolve, treasurers must understand how agency assessments are shaping access to capital, banking partnerships, and supply‑chain finance. Instead of focusing solely on reporting standards, this think tank examines the operational realities of ESG ratings, the challenges posed by agency methodologies, and the ripple effects across industries and counterparties.

Join us for a deep dive into how ESG rating agencies in Europe assess corporate sustainability, the regulatory guardrails being introduced, and what this means for your treasury function over the coming years. Gain actionable strategies for interpreting rating criteria, engaging proactively with regulators and agencies, and adapting your funding, liquidity, and risk‑management approaches to maintain and strengthen investor and banking relationships.