Fair Banking: Why Corporate Treasurers Should Pay Attention
From Treasury Masterminds Last week, President Trump signed the “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans” executive order.In short? It’s aimed at stopping banks from “debanking” customers for political, religious, or other non-risk-based reasons. For treasurers, this is more than just U.S. political news. It’s about bank access, predictability, and risk management—three things you really don’t […]
Toughening Up on Late‑Payment Laws: A Global Shift in SME Protection
From Treasury Mastermind Governments around the world are increasingly stepping in to curb long‑standing corporate practices of stretching payment terms—often at the expense of small and medium‑sized suppliers. A recent UK announcement outlines plans for “the toughest late‑payment laws in the G7,” setting maximum B2B payment terms at 60 days (with a phased move to […]
GENIUS or Just Regulation? What the New U.S. Stablecoin Law Means for Treasurers
From Treasury Masterminds What is the GENIUS Act? The GENIUS Act—short for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins—is the first standalone federal legislation in the U.S. to specifically regulate stablecoins. Introduced as Senate Bill S. 1582 in May 2025, it passed both chambers of Congress and was signed into law by President Trump in July 2025. […]
Embracing ISO 20022: Fedwire’s Modernization and Its Implications for Treasury
From Treasury Masterminds The upcoming transition of the U.S. Fedwire Funds Service to the ISO 20022 messaging standard marks a pivotal moment in payments modernization. Originally set for July 14, the move underscores a fundamental shift from the current format to a globally accepted standard, promising enhanced data richness, improved straight-through processing, and greater interoperability […]
The Evolution of Payments: Non-Banks and Corporate Treasury
From Treasury Masterminds In recent years, a notable shift has occurred in the payments landscape, where traditional financial institutions (FIs) are no longer the exclusive gatekeepers of financial transactions. Increasingly, companies outside the traditional banking sector, including tech giants like ByteDance (parent company of TikTok) and Huawei, are obtaining licenses to operate payment services. This […]
How Executives Are Using AI to Lead Smarter: Key Takeaways from the Huszár Consulting Survey
In May and June 2025, Huszár Consulting surveyed 143 senior professionals—mainly C-levels, founders, and team leads—across industries like technology, financial services, and professional services. The aim: to understand how AI is currently used in leadership and what holds back broader adoption. Here’s what the data reveals. In May and June 2025, Huszár Consulting surveyed 143 […]
Exploring the Future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Their Impact on Corporate Treasury
From Treasury Masterminds In a significant move towards modernizing its financial landscape, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been actively advancing its digital rupee project. This initiative marks a pivotal moment in global finance as India joins the growing list of countries exploring the adoption of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The Digital Rupee: […]
Visa × Yellow Card: Transforming Corporate Treasury in Emerging Markets
From Treasury Masterminds June 2025 — Visa and Yellow Card have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate stablecoin adoption across Africa and the broader CEMEA region. Yellow Card, a licensed stablecoin orchestrator active in over 20 countries with more than $6 billion transacted since 2019 will leverage Visa’s network—including Visa Direct—to enable faster, cheaper blockchain-based USD (stablecoin) transfers […]
Setting up Treasury for PE company: The First 100 Days.
Written By: Mekki Weydert The first 100 days in a new treasury role are critical. They offer a rare window to assess, improve, and build a strong foundation for long-term value creation. In a private equity (PE) setting, that pressure is even greater: the clock is ticking, expectations are high, and learning curve is steep. […]
Treasury Contrarian View: Everyone Is Replaceable — But Some Are More Replaceable Than Others!
We’ve all heard it: “No one is indispensable.” In corporate finance, especially in treasury, the phrase gets tossed around as both a comfort and a warning. But as the function evolves — becoming more strategic, more tech-enabled, more integral — the truth gets murkier. Are treasurers truly replaceable? The answer is yes. And no. Let’s […]