Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events
Wednesday, May 4 Friday, May 6
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THURSDAY, MAY 5

8:00-9:00		Exhibit Hall Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:15		Educational Sessions 104-Navigating the New Treasury Investing Environment Ramifications from the liquidity crisis have taken their toll on most aspects of the global economy. Treasury investing is no exception. In the wake of the liquidity crisis and slow economic environment treasury investors are left with historically low yields, new money fund regulations and the repeal of Reg Q. This session will offer practical strategies for investors to consider in this market and a case . . more 207-Account Analysis and Billing – Everything is Changing Account analysis. How boring. Not anymore. There has never been a time in history where we have been faced with so many moving parts in bank fees and bank account management. The government, the economy and the global marketplace are all changing the ground rules and the requirements surrounding commercial account analysis and billing. How does Dodd-Frank change the handling . . . more 306-Developing a Currency Hedging Program: Quantifying Currency Risk *Advanced* The session will focus on the elements of a successful currency hedging program. We will discuss the 5 key elements to managing currency risk, with a deeper discussion around a way to quantify the overall currency risk that a firm faces. The techniques described in the session represent the best-in-class methods used by firms across the world in a variety of industries. . . . more 407-North American Treasury – The U.S.-Canada Connection The US and Canada are similar, but not the same. If you do business in both, do you also have to have a treasury department in both? Or can you consolidate two countries into one treasury? This session covers trade flows, differences and similarities in the banking and payment systems, and comparisons of treasury product offerings. We’ll look at the pros and cons of a cross-border . . . more 504-Update on the Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act *Advanced* On July 21, 2010 the Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act became law. The scope of the Act is broad, covering banking, securities, derivatives, Sarbanes-Oxley, executive compensation, consumer protection and corporate governance. Since enactment of the law, financial regulators have been conducting studies and creating rules. This presentation will cover an overview of . . . more 604-SWIFT Messaging and Corporate Treasury: From Theory to Practice Corporations working in a multi-bank, multi-regional environment are being challenged to standardize the exchange of financial information with their banking partners and find ways to efficiently rationalize their banking relationships. Driven by centralization of treasury activities, or the deployment of new treasury management systems, or more seamless integration with their ERP systems . . . more 704-Corporate Account Takeover: Protecting Yourself and Your Customers Today, more than ever, business customers face the threat of corporate account takeover by fraudsters. These fraudsters employ malicious software to steal online banking credentials, fraudulently access bank accounts and engage in unauthorized banking activity to include the origination of wire transfers and ACH transactions. What precautions can your institution initiate . . . more 803-Social Media Personality: Understanding your Social Media "Community" and taking charge of your "Social" life Social media is fast becoming the most common touch point for interpersonal interaction and communication. It has many upsides in today's fast-paced world. For example, it is an important means for building upon current, past and even future relationships with very little effort. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can serve to increase credibility and thought leadership, even promote ideas, . . .more CTP5 - Introduction to Working Capital Management - Working Capital Tools This session is part of the CTP Examination Review Track. It is designed as a comprehensive, in-depth review for those who will be taking the exam, but may be attended by anyone looking to brush up their skills in the topic area. . . . more
10:15-10:45		Exhibit Hall Coffee Break
10:45-12:00		Educational Sessions 103-The Future of Money Market Funds: A Treasurer's Guide The money market fund industry faces tough challenges from a lower yield environment, stiffer regulations, skeptical investors, and stronger competition. This session will cover expectations for the future of the industry and how treasury professionals may continue to confidently use this popular investment vehicle with the proper due diligence techniques in place. . . . more 206-Bank Relationships and Pricing in 2011 You will find this session important because it will review the latest trends in treasury management services, bank relationships, pricing, and the influence of credit on the placement of treasury management services. This presentation will be based on the 2010-2011 Blue Book of Bank prices and the 2011 Treasury Management Monitor. You will gain a comprehensive understanding . . . more 308-Corporate Account Takeover: Theft in Cyberspace Criminals, many without ever stepping foot on US soil, are stealing funds from corporate accounts with malicious software called “malware” and lures in the form of phone calls or e-mails. This session defines the problem and includes guidance for online authentication, the evolving threat landscape, the cyber criminal supply chain and informs you what corporations . . . more 401-Global Cash Management *Advanced* This forward looking session explores best practices in global cash management. The conversation will address how to craft a liquidity structure that delivers control, visibility while optimizing cash. . . .. more 505-The Factoring (R)Evolution: A Viable Way of Managing Your Cash In today’s credit-restricted market, the factoring business is booming. Factoring is a recession-proof business that exists in a fragmented market place where most of the larger factoring companies are focused on companies in the market’s top tiers. There is a new face of factoring that finance professionals need to understand and consider as a one-time or a part of ongoing source of cash. . . more 607-Reducing Payment Risk by Using a Little of Everything Banks have developed many products aimed at reducing risks for different payment types. These include Controlled Disbursements, Positive Pay, ACH Blocks, etc, all of which solve potential problems. In working through the risks as we implement solutions for many US subs, and acquire additional companies, we have found that a combination of all of the above seems to be the best solution . . . more 609-The Mobilization of Cash Management - The Journey, the Destination and the Future In today's increasingly unwired and time-sensitive world, cash managers need tools to operate under drastically different expectations from customers, management and co-workers. Mobile Banking offers functionality for initiating, approving and releasing transactions, as well as reviewing account positions, all directly from a mobile device. This presentation traces the typical journey a client will travel . . . more 706-Regulations, It’s All the Rage Treasury managers and bankers have never before experienced regulatory disruption as they are today. While the exact consequences are hard to predict, clues can be found in the first changes implemented in recent months. This session will trace the foreseeable outcome for a treasury manager’s most important concerns – bank fees, liquidity, returns on financial investments and the safety of cash. . . . more CTP6 - Money Markets, Short-Term Investing and Borrowing - Capital Markets This session is part of the CTP Examination Review Track. It is designed as a comprehensive, in-depth review for those who will be taking the exam, but may be attended by anyone looking to brush up their skills in the topic area. more
12:00-2:00		Luncheon Stan Slap, Keynote Speaker sponsored by:
2:00-3:15		Educational Sessions 102-The Impact from Regulatory Reform: A New Era of Cash Management Michael Morin will provide corporate treasurers and cash managers with insights into what to expect from the new investment environment. As corporations have increased their cash positions to record levels, cash management is at the forefront of corporate policy. Mr. Morin will describe how the regulatory overhaul is expected to influence the short-term credit markets, create the . . . more 208-USD Cash Pooling for Corporations with Subsidiaries in the US Cash Pooling is normally thought of as only for large corporations and global multi-currency positions, but there are many savings to be gained by a ZBA-driven Cash Pool for USD for middle market US corporations with multiple US subs. The presentation will show how SAP America set up a USD cash pool for it's US-based subs, the benefits gained in lowering bank fees, improving cash . . . more 403-A Global Perspective on Investing Cash in Local Markets *Advanced* Overseas markets – particularly developing ones – often rank among a company’s fastest-growing or most profitable territories. Cash surpluses can build rapidly. How do you incorporate these balances into a global cash investment strategy? What are the best practices for returning cash to the home market? This presentation details how to build an investment policy that takes into account . . . more 510-Hedging Interest Rate Risk in a World of Historically Low Rates Interest rates are at or close to historical lows in most major world currencies. As a result, many companies that incur variable interest rates on their bank borrowings (such as LIBOR) enjoy reduced costs of funding in the short term. Given such an extended period of very low interest rates and significant interest savings for a lot of companies, treasurers find themselves in a difficult situation: should they hedge the risk that rates will . . . more 511-What Gets Measured Gets Managed: How to Successfully Measure Treasury’s Performance If a treasury organization wishes to add value it must be able to demonstrate how it contributes to an organization’s overall business goals. Unfortunately treasury’s value is not so easily measured as is the case with some organizational entities; production units can track number of units shipped and cost per unit; marketing units can measure value based on share or sales . . . more 605-Treasury Technology & the Counterparty Risk Challenge One of the seemingly irreversible changes in response to the final crisis is the elevated importance of counterparty risk management in optimized corporate treasury operations. This workshop explores key aspects of today’s requirements and challenges, including FAS157 compliance and the use of market-sensitive creditworthiness indicators. It explores the use of technology to support . . . more 708-Save Yourself from Man in the Middle This presentation will outline industry trends and examples of online fraud and industry challenges to combat it. Specific options will be discussed that cash management systems users can take to protect themselves including where should the security measures be placed in order to minimize the impact to the user while effectively increasing security. E-signatures, out of band phone/text . . . more 805-Creating & Managing Your Personal Brand: Short and Long Term Strategies Companies have one--So should you!!! This unique session will help professionals understand, recognize the importance of and creating and managing a personal brand. A brand, like a reputation, is something only YOU can control, with everything you do, each job you hold, each email you send, each social network post, and how you conduct yourself in professional settings. . . . more CTP7 -Financial Decisions and Management - Capital Structure and Dividend Policy This session is part of the CTP Examination Review Track. It is designed as a comprehensive, in-depth review for those who will be taking the exam, but may be attended by anyone looking to brush up their skills in the topic area. . . more
3:15-3:45		Exhibit Hall Coffee Break sponsored by
3:45-5:00		Educational Sessions 105-Cash Investment Management "101" - An Overview *Fundamental* This session will provide an introduction to the investment of cash assets for corporate investors. Geared toward those with limited investment experience, this session will be a fast paced introduction to the history of cash investment management, relevant products and services and interest rates. Elements of a formal investment program will be discussed including investment . . . more 204-Cash Forecasting, Direct to the Point *Advanced* This interactive session explores how best to construct a very accurate cash forecast while on a tight budget. The conversation will evaluate forecast elements: horizon's; distribution; data base; algorithms for accuracy. . . more 307-How to Take Control of the Escheatment Risk Difficult economic times are causing greater state scrutiny of business unclaimed property compliance. More audits are occurring and penalties being levied then ever before. This session illustrates strategies for minimizing unclaimed property creation and for avoiding liability through risk averting policies and procedures. Also, a discussion will ensue about the current trends and changes in state . . .. more 408-That’s Another Fine Mess We’ve Gotten Into…Two Years Later The Credit Crisis – Have We Just Kicked the Can Down the Road? . . . more 503-Liberating Cash from Working Capital *Advanced* The working capital session will share insights into research on performance trends for working capital as a whole as well as the components (A/P, inventory and A/R) for the US and EU. In addition to the data, insights into structural, policy and process changes that are being adopted will be discussed and their impact on working capital. Finally, ten tips for reducing working capital in a sustainable . . . more 610-Implementing Electronic Bank Account Management This case study focuses on the bank-to-corporate implementation of Electronic Bank Account Management (EBAM). Learn about EBAM and its impact on the bank account management processes. Hear viewpoints from SWIFT, BNY Mellon, GE and USBank on how to plan a successful EBAM implementation. Speakers highlight corporate implementations, including use of SWIFT standards, digital signatures, and back-office applications. . . . more 701-From Farm Team to Major Leagues: Smaller Banks Leveling the Playing Field with Seasoned Players, Superior Technology, a Winning Sales Culture and other Best Practices Cash management services provision has been dominated for years by the nation’s largest banks. The recent economic environment, however, caused banks of all sizes to focus on those clients they serve best. The larger banks are running more efficiently than ever with razor-like focus on the largest clients. This created new opportunity for smaller, community banks to move up market to serve middle market . . .more 802-Time Management is Self-Management - Take Back Your Day! Unless someone invents a 36-hour day, most of us need to figure out how to manage our time effectively so we can accomplish all that we need to do. Everyone is being asked to accomplish more with less resources. We are all faced with distractions and disruptions that put us off-schedule. Hours each day are eaten up by meetings. It’s time to take control, both in your business and personal . . . more CTP8 - Payment Systems This session is part of the CTP Examination Review Track. It is designed as a comprehensive, in-depth review for those who will be taking the exam, but may be attended by anyone looking to brush up their skills in the topic area. . . . more
5:00-6:30		Reception sponsored by