Under Pressure: Navigating the Liquidity Tightrope

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This Treasury Management report, sponsored by Northern Trust Asset Management, explores the challenges and opportunities faced by corporate treasurers in navigating liquidity, investment strategies, and regulatory changes in 2024.

• Liquidity Focus: Liquidity management has overtaken interest rates as the primary concern for treasurers, driven by volatile markets and the need for flexible cash access.  
• Diversification Challenges: Many treasurers face restrictive investment policies, with significant overreliance on bank deposits, limiting portfolio resilience.  
• Emerging Technologies: Adoption of tools like APIs and real-time data platforms remains low, despite their potential to enhance efficiency.  
• ESG Divide: Opinions on ESG investments remain polarized, with ongoing concerns over transparency and performance.  

For in-depth insights and strategic recommendations, read the full report.

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