No longer consigned to the back office, treasurers are now leading the way in helping their companies manage their cash and risk positions. In doing so, they’re overhauling their departments and systems – and transaction banks are developing their offerings to match. Liz Salecka reports.

As bad news continues to mount, this year’s IMF and World Bank meetings take place at a pivotal moment for the global economy.

In the aftermath of the financial crisis, company directors are placing a greater emphasis on managing their organisation’s cash more efficiently. This has highlighted how important treasurers are in keeping companies trading through tough times.

Private equity firms in emerging markets are showing their developed-market rivals how deals should be done. Tim Burke reports.

Unemployment in the kingdom is growing. The government, the private sector and local banks will all have a hand in tackling the problem. Mark Dunne reports.

Senegal’s eurobond issuance has underlined the opportunities – and risks – investors face in Africa, writes Tim Burke.

Commodity price risks are threatening the stability of companies across the EMEA region – and their treasurers are charged with steadying them. Liz Salecka reports.

In the fourth of a series of columns exploring topical treasury and transaction banking issues, Dominic Broom discusses the importance of trust, understanding and building long-term relationships when it comes to adding real value for clients.

Slovenia’s government is refusing to bow to pressure from the banking industry to allow foreign investors to take over state-owned lenders. Mark Dunne reports.

The Kuwait Stock Exchange has its own regulator for the first time, and it has the country’s over-leveraged investment houses in its sights. Mark Dunne reports.

Valuation mismatches between bidders and banks could threaten the latest round of Turkey’s energy privatisations. Mark Dunne reports.

As treasurers gather in Toronto for this year's SIBOS event, EMEA Finance is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Treasury Services Awards.