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The globalization of the U.S. economy has caused even mid-sized companies
to be engaged in some foreign trade transactions. In response to the many
needs of these companies, many banks have combined their international
product offerings with their domestic cash management organizations.
Expanding into Global Markets
Treasury management considerations for US businesses establishing international operations. (White paper from Bank of America).
Simple Currency Conversions
The Universal Currency Converter™ allows you to perform interactive
foreign exchange rate conversions. Simply type the amount of source
currency in the input box and select the currency you wish to receive.
Cheque Imaging-
Surveying the Landscape
Extract from the Canadian Payments Association newsletter,
Winter 2004.
Understanding and Using Letters of Credit
A course from the Credit Research Foundation.
Part I Core Knowledge
Part II Advanced
Treasury Profiles
Treasury
Profiles briefly describes the treasury management environment
in a country. The site also includes web links which direct users
to English language information from a number of sources including
central banks, treasury associations, consulting firms, commercial
banks, and news sources. Visit the profiles page and don't forget to:
- Check
the "general" section which includes concise information
on the euro, cash pooling, and multilateral netting.
- Request
automatic notification of additions and updates to Treasury Profiles.
Ernst & Young's Global Transfer Pricing Survey 2007-2008
Multinational enterprises continue to place more importance on transfer pricing
than any other tax issue, and are also concerned about managing their financial
state risks posed by transfer pricing. Read current analyses on the burning
transfer pricing issues in the "Global transfer pricing survey 2007-2008," which is based on interviews with 850 MNEs from 24 countries and contains country- and industry-specific insights.
Cheques & Cheque Clearing
A guide to the British Cheque clearing system.
Provided by the UK Payments Association
Payment and Securities Settlement in the European Union and in the Acceding Countries
European Central Bank
International
Treasurer
The Journal of Global Treasury and Financial Risk Management
Members can access information from past articles and can participate
in a roundtable forum for treasury professionals.
Foreign Trade and Exchange
Here are two solid references from the New York Federal Reserve Bank:
All About the Foreign Exchange Market in the United States
An entire book, each of whose chapters are in PDF format, courtesy of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
The Basics of Foreign Trade and Exchange
Use the printer version for the full document or the navigation in the right edge table of the introduction page
World Trade Magazine
Articles for global supply chain decision makers.
HSBC's Guide to Cash and Treasury Management in Asia Pacific
From a European and US Perspective. A web document from HSBC Global Cash
Management.
Global Treasury News
Global Treasury News is a unique source of industry information for corporate
treasurers on the Internet. It is an independent UK-based publication which caters
to treasury professionals by providing informed commentary and analysis from key
players throughout the industry.
GTNews draws together ideas, experience, debate and facts on a range of crucial issues.
It contains an extensive archive of articles, organized by subject and region.
It does require registration, but there is currently no charge. Once the user is
registered, they can just click through to the main index and pick an area of
interest from the side bar.
Global Payments Forum
The Global Payments Forum was established in 1993 to create the framework
for the efficient exchange of cross-border, batch-oriented electronic
corporate and consumer payment transactions (ACH/EFT payments). The goal
of the Forum is to develop a set of principles, rules, and standards to
which participants agree in order to effect cross-border electronic payments.
Cross-border payment between the United States and Canada utilizing the
Cross-Border Payment Operating Rules began in 1996. Corporations are permitted
to be members.
International Group
of Treasury Associations
This is the home page of the International Group of Treasury Associations
which was formed to utilize synergy and enhance the activities
of the Treasury Associations across nations.
Global Investor Bookshop
This
site allows the user to search over 1000 book offerings of interest
to financial managers and investors in a global environment.
Treasury Management International Research Library
The Economist
The
Economist Group is an authoritative source of information and
opinion on international business and politics. Many of the group's
units and specialist publications have web sites:
Guide to Canadian Bank Fees
- Survey of Bank Fees - Canada's only published survey of actual bank fees paid by corporations.
This report will provide you with a strong tool to negotiate better bank fees.
Some of the services analyzed include: cheques issued, wire transfers, lock box monthly rental,
electronic balance and reporting, stamping fees on B.A.s, interest on surplus balances,
discount rates on credit cards, client service evaluations by bank.
- Survey of Custodial Fees -
A comprehensive review of custodial and pension fund services based on actual fees paid by investment and pension funds totaling $195 billion in assets. Services analyzed include: transaction fees - bonds, book based, equities, electronic, benefit payments by direct deposit, actuarial fees per active contributing member, fund manager fees - Canadian balanced funds.
- Survey of Payroll Service Fees - A comprehensive review of Canadian payroll services based on actual fees paid by companies employing a total of 225,000 people. Services analyzed include: direct deposits, workpays, records of employment, speedie mailers, labour cost reports, T4, T4A and Relevés, statutory deductions, quality of service.
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