• Get connected with our Deutsche Bank representatives and visit us at our booth L19 an L20, next to the Relax and Recharge Area of the Economist Impact Global Treasury Leaders Programme, supported by Deutsche Bank.
• Join us for a Happy Hour at our booth on Wednesday 2^nd and Thursday 3^rd of October, from 4.30 pm onwards.
• Benefit from an exclusive 50% discount, courtesy of Deutsche Bank. In case of interest, please let your Deutsche Bank representative know. Register by 30^th September; your discount will be removed from the rate.

We look forward to welcoming you in our sessions:

Wednesday, 02 October, 2.40–3.20 pm (Stream 5: Treasury technology)

“Innovation in global FX and payments: enabling growth”,
with Jan Lesniewski, Head of Financial markets, Treasury Manager, Spotify and Johnny Grimes, Global Head of Corporate Cash Product, Head of Corporate Bank Ireland, Cash UK and EMEA Deutsche Bank

Treasurers frequently find FX operations complex when managing receivables in multiple local currencies across global markets. Complexity is compounded where local currency transactions are handled by multiple third-party payment service providers operating different FX conditions. Where major currencies such as US dollar and Euro FX transactions can be straightforward and often handled in-house through automated processes, managing the FX exposure of some of the minor currencies can be inefficient from both a cost and operational perspective. For currencies that do not form part of their core currency internal management programme, Treasurers and internal stakeholders in FX and payments look to treasury and cash management services in partner banks to provide solutions in complex and challenging scenarios, where the alternative would be to continue with complex and challenging operational processes and leave significant cost efficiencies on the table. In this unique case study, we hear how Spotify, in collaboration with Deutsche Bank, have implemented an automated solution to manage the collection and FX conversion of minor currencies into their functional currency and routed to Spotify’ header account at a third-party bank.

This solution offers capability for 30+ incoming currencies to be converted allowing Spotify to further scale their collections processes achieving enhanced operational efficiencies and cost savings.

Thursday, 03 October: 11.10 am–11.50 am (Stream 3: Risk and hedging)

“Investments: identifying risks across the spectrum of treasury assets”,
with Sotos Moulkiotis, Treasury Manager, Cofra Holding

Whilst the stated aim of treasury is cash preservation over yield, it is the case that the upside to elevated rates is higher investment returns, especially in cash deposits and short-term fixed income. Investment in treasury will always necessarily reflect the company’s liquidity position and risk tolerance and investment mandate and objectives. In this session treasurers discuss risk across the spectrum of treasury investment, from relatively low risk cash and cash equivalents such as money market funds, treasury bills and commercial paper to short-term fixed income, such as treasury bonds, corporate bonds and municipal bonds, which offer the potential for higher returns, as well as longer darted securities. Hear investment risk strategies in the current rate environment and the process of investment decision making to drive yield while managing liquidity and safeguarding cash.

Thursday, 03 October: 2.40 pm–3.20 pm (Stream 5: Treasury technology)

“Treasury services evolution in the era of AI and digital money”,
bank panel with Deeptasree Mitra, Global Head of Product, Contextual Banking and Embedded Finance, Deutsche Bank

As treasurers increasingly focus on the transformative benefits of new technologies, including AI applications, so banking partners, working collaboratively with clients, are developing AI-powered solutions. As financial infrastructure and technology evolves with blockchain, tokens, digital wallets and CBDCs, commercial banks are working to harness their benefits for corporate clients and treasury applications. Yet the AI- powered digital treasury is a promise rather than a reality for many banks and clients, with limited applications to date. A key challenge is the use and sharing of client data and the development of bespoke, private and secure solutions. Here banking partners discuss the evolution of technology and infrastructure and how AI and digital money will transform treasury services.