Treasury Contrarian View: Forecasting Accuracy Is Overrated
Cash forecasting is often described as the holy grail of treasury. Countless hours are spent fine-tuning spreadsheets, implementing new tools, and chasing the elusive “perfect forecast.” But here’s the contrarian view: forecast accuracy is overrated. What matters more is flexibility, adaptability, and decision-making agility. Why Forecast Accuracy May Be Overrated What Matters More Than Accuracy […]
Bank Capital Rules: Why Treasurers Should Care
From Treasury Masterminds Capital requirements for banks sound like something for regulators in Basel. Dry stuff, right? Not quite. For treasurers, they hit much closer to home — in your counterparty risk and in the price you pay for funding. Banks’ Cost of Capital = Your Loan Pricing When banks lend to corporates, they have […]
Treasury Contrarian View: Treasurers Are Not Finance’s Strategic Partner (Yet)
Treasurers often say they have “a seat at the table” and act as strategic advisors to the CFO. Industry conferences echo the same mantra: treasury is strategic. But here’s the contrarian view: In many companies, treasury is still seen as an operational function—not a true strategic partner. And admitting that might be the first step […]
Treasury Table Amsterdam: Bridging AI, Technology and Treasury
From Treasury Masterminds Last week, on September 11, the Treasury Table Amsterdam gathered a select group of corporate treasurers for an evening of fine dining, great conversation, and meaningful exchange. Co-invited by Treasury Masterminds alongside hosts Gurjit Pannu, Christian Sobkowski, and Rodel van Rooijen from Palm, the table brought together leaders eager to explore one […]
Treasury Contrarian View: Should Treasury Operate Like a Startup?
Most treasury teams operate like well-oiled machines—structured, risk-averse, and highly controlled. But here’s a bold thought: What if treasury operated more like a startup—agile, experimental, and focused on rapid innovation? Could adopting a startup mindset make treasury more impactful, or would it undermine the stability companies rely on? The Case for a Startup Mindset in […]
Stablecoins After the GENIUS Act: From Niche to Necessity for Treasurers?
From Treasury Masterminds When the GENIUS Act was introduced, the political narrative centered on making cryptocurrency easier for payments. What slipped under the radar: the massive surge in stablecoin adoption. In particular, USDC volumes spiked, showing that corporates and institutions didn’t just watch from the sidelines—they began using it. For years, stablecoins sat in a […]
Visa Exits U.S. Open Banking — What Corporate Treasurers Should Know
From Treasury Masterminds 1. Recent Developments: Visa Shutters U.S. Open Banking Unit In late August 2025, payments giant Visa decided to shut down its open banking operations in the United States. The unit had offered fintechs streamlined access to bank account data, helping with onboarding and transfers. However, heightened disputes between banks and fintech firms […]
What If Trump Controlled the Fed? A Treasurers’ Nightmare (or Opportunity?)
From Treasury Masterminds Donald Trump has never been shy about saying the quiet part out loud. And one of his long-standing frustrations is the Federal Reserve. He wants more influence; he wants “his” Fed. But what if that actually happened? What if Trump, or any political leader, had full influence over the Fed? For treasurers, […]
The Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed
By Jessica Oku | Board Member, Treasury Masterminds By November 2025, SWIFT will fully deactivate legacy MT formats for cross-border payments, finalizing its transition to the ISO 20022 messaging standard. For many, this is seen as just another compliance milestone. But for forward-thinking treasury teams, it represents something much more seismic: ISO 20022 isn’t just […]
Bridging Old and New: Citi Steps Into Stablecoins and Crypto ETF Custody
From Treasury Masteminds Citigroup is making a bold move by exploring custody for stablecoins and crypto ETFs, alongside payment services that run on tokenized rails. For treasurers, this is more than just another headline in the ongoing “crypto meets banking” saga; it could reshape how we think about payments, liquidity, and safety in digital assets. […]