2006 — Sponsors
Treasury & Risk's 11th Annual Alexander Hamilton Best Practices Summit — November 2 and 3, 2006
Deutsche Bank
Overall Excellence Sponsor
Deutsche Bank is a frontrunner in cash management and has established itself as the global competence for transaction processing for corporates. Ongoing strategic investments into global processing infrastructure and web-based technology deliver new levels of straight-through processing and automated reconciliation. We are also committed in driving the cash management industry forward through various initiatives to increase efficiencies throughout corporate treasury’s financial value chain. Combining strong operational efficiency with recognized quality in service delivery, Deutsche Bank is a clear choice for corporates. Increasingly, other banks are offering our services to their corporate clients.
Our customers are supported in their domestic, regional and global cash management programs through Deutsche Bank’s extensive global network of offices in all major and secondary financial markets, with hubs in Frankfurt, London, New York and Singapore. A complete range of robust and reliable solutions are available in Europe, The Americas and Asia Pacific, including:
• Customer Access
• Payment and Collection Services
• Liquidity Management
• Information and Account Services
• Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment
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Citigroup – Global Transaction Services
Cash Management Sponsor
Global Transaction Services, a business line of Citigroup® Corporate and Investment Banking, is a leading provider of cash management, fund, securities and trade services to corporations, financial institutions and public sector entities around the world. With a global network spanning 90 countries, we are uniquely qualified to service clients with local and cross-border interests and provide integrated reporting and management.
Global Transaction Services helps clients address strategic issues, such as working capital and liquidity management, treasury integration, trade finance and other trade services, custody, clearing, fund administration, securities financing, depositary receipt and agency and fiduciary programs. Our global platform is unique in the industry for its reach, interoperability and flexibility. It provides clients with timely, accurate information and dynamic, Web-based tools to effectively manage their securities portfolios, financial positions, working capital and supply chains around the world. Combined with a worldwide network of dedicated and experienced transaction services professionals, Citigroup is well suited to serve clients anywhere they do business.
Our cash management team provides capabilities and solutions to help clients streamline their processes, realizing greater operational efficiencies and managing working capital more effectively. With more than $138 billion in liability balances, Citigroup is one of the largest processors of cash flows globally. Our capabilities and solutions can accelerate cash collection, provide transparency of cash movement, reduce exposure to risk and trim operating costs.
www.transactionservices.citigroup.com
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Treasury Strategies Inc.
Corporate Finance Sponsor
Founded in 1982, Treasury Strategies, Inc. is a client’ focused, management consulting firm serving corporations and financial institutions. As a thought leader in treasury, liquidity, payments and working capital management, Treasury Strategies develops customized and actionable solutions unparalleled in the marketplace. For more information, visit our website.
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Euler Hermes ACI
Credit Risk Management Sponsor
Euler Hermes ACI is North America’s oldest and largest provider of trade credit insurance and risk mitigation solutions. The company provides coverage for both domestic and export business, protecting against commercial and political risk in more than 200 countries worldwide, and insures more than $125 billion in U.S. trade transactions annually. Euler Hermes ACI is owned by the Paris based Euler Hermes group, the world's leading credit insurance provider. The group is majority-owned by AGF, which is ultimately owned by Allianz. Through its network of market-leading subsidiaries, Euler Hermes' local presence spans 46 countries and six continents. Euler Hermes maintains a database with proprietary information on more than 40 million companies worldwide. Euler Hermes ACI is rated AA- by Standard & Poor's and A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.
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Bank of America
Financial Risk Management Sponsor
A recognized leader in liability management and balance sheet advice, Bank of America is one of the largest market-makers of financial risk management products in the world. The core of our issuer strategy is to optimize the capital raised by our clients. Our expertise in liability management ensures the optimal combined cash-plus-derivative structure.
Our corporate finance-driven approach to integrated derivative and capital raising solutions - together with superior execution and after-market support - earn us top rankings, including:
• #1 Overall Provider of Derivatives
• #1 Overall – Best at Recommending Risk Management Solutions
• #1 Overall at Pricing Interest Rate and Equity Derivatives
• #1 Overall Post-Sale Account Service and Secondary Market Pricing
We offer fast, efficient pricing and world-class execution for virtually any structure in any currency:
• Swaps
• Options
• Structured products
• Customized structures
Our goal is to help companies meet specific risk management and funding cost objectives with combined fixed income and derivative-based solutions taking into account overall financial goals, risk tolerances, risk correlations, and tax and accounting considerations. Backed by the financial strength of Bank of America, we are able to support financial transactions of all sizes and complexities. Please visit our website to learn more.
Source: Treasury & Risk Management Magazine (Dec/Jan 2006)
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EWI Re Inc.
Insurance Sponsor
For close to half a century, EWI has worked with clients worldwide to analyze and manage efficient reinsurance programs. The company further expanded its operations to include commutation, claims in-take and additional advisory services.
From customized insurance and reinsurance solutions, to commutation services and actuarial analysis, the company focuses on one objective: developing customized risk solutions that are transparently placed, efficiently executed and supported by timely documentation.
EWI works with clients to proactively analyze their credit risks arising from reinsurance counterparty relationships. EWI provides clients with independent analysis, informed advice, and general management of the transaction time line, freeing the staff for more immediate duties. We have substantial expertise and are active in the international reinsurance markets.
Controlled by industrialist and financier Harold Simmons through Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI), EWI has the financial resources, experienced staff and thorough understanding of risk management to provide comprehensive products and services geared toward the unique needs of industrial companies. Industries served include: industrial, manufacturing, transportation, energy, financial services, food processing, warehousing, retail and insurance. Please visit our Web site at www.ewirisk.com to learn more.
Products and Services
Custom Insurance Solutions:
• Program Design and Implementation
• Insurance Brokerage
• Loss Control Programs and Surveys
• Claims In-take and Supervision
• Issuing Carriers
• Alternative Risk, Captive Insurers and RRGs
• Tall Pines Insurance Company (VT)
• Self-Insured Programs
• Risk Management
• Issuing Carriers
• Premium Financing
Reinsurance Products:
• Treaty Reinsurance
• Facultative Placements
• Reinsurance Advisory Services
Advisory Services
• Commutations
• Capital Markets
• Rating Agency Advice
• Actuarial Services & Analytics
• Enterprise Risk Assessments
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Northern Trust Corp.
Retirement Sponsor
Northern Trust Corporation is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a multi-bank holding company based in Chicago, has a growing network of 84 offices in 18 U.S. states and has international offices in 12 locations in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2005, Northern Trust had assets under custody of $2.9 trillion, and assets under investment management of $618 billion. Northern Trust, founded in 1889, has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining high-touch service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit
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PrimeRevenue
Supply Chain Finance Sponsor
PrimeRevenue's leading global Supply Chain Finance (SCF) platform and solutions enable dramatic new working capital efficiencies for the benefit of buyers and their suppliers. PrimeRevenue achieves this through the delivery of secure, robust, industry-leading technology, a global community of the world's most innovative financial institutions and partners, and flexible working capital solutions and advice. Global 2000 companies and their suppliers, representing $120 billion in planned SCF spend, have or are now deploying SCF programs powered by PrimeRevenue to increase profitability, remove risk from their supply chain, and forge stronger trading partner relationships. Companies deploying SCF solutions represent a wide variety of industries, with a strong focus in automotive, chemicals, high technology, manufacturing, retail, mining/natural resources and utilities.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, PrimeRevenue has offices and customers throughout the world. For more information on PrimeRevenue, visit
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SunGard AvantGard
Technology Sponsor
SunGard AvantGard is a leading treasury and risk management solution suite offering currency and commodity trading and risk management, order-to-cash management, cash management and accounting within a single environment. AvantGard provides a secure, real-time link between clients/subscribers and financial institutions and other treasury service providers, offering the internal and external straight-through processing of treasury transactions and information via Internet messaging. For more information, visit
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Kyriba
Silver Sponsor
Kyriba empowers customers to achieve an economic advantage with treasury solutions that enhance visibility and operational control. Over 150 corporate clients, including Interpublic Group of Companies, Commerzbank, Colas S.A., Ferrero, and Peugeot use Kyriba solutions globally. As the market leader in real time, web based on-demand Cash Management, our affordable tools and services put our customers in control of their liquidity, forecasting and treasury management needs. Kyriba meets stringent Sarbanes-Oxley 404 audit trail workflow and control requirements enabling our clients to effectively satisfy SOX compliance. For more information, please visit
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SunTrust
Silver Sponsor
We see your basic needs - and beyond. We see ways to help you navigate today's complex payments environment. To overcome time and staffing constraints. To ensure financial and operational controls. And ways to help you contribute to the financial success of your company. SunTrust - seeing beyond money.