The mantra at treasuries today is, "One format, one pipe" to make payments anywhere on the globe, and banks and treasury technology companies are trying their best to comply

Midsize companies like Fellowes are seizing the initiative when it comes to building sophisticated treasury operations not typically seen at middle market companies. No longer willing to settle for low-tech solutions to meet global challenges, these middle-weight trendsetters are using cutting-edge products and services intended for much larger multinationals. And banking and software vendors, who once ignored them, are now more than ready to push the best technology into skilled midsize hands and let them run with it.

Treasury consultant Craig jeffery discusses the menu of Technology for the middle market and pitfalls to avoid when ordering

In a matter of a few short years, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), this year's recipient of the Alexander Hamilton Award for Overall Excellence, has moved to the top ranks of financial management excellence. Under the leadership of CFO John Stillo and Treasurer Christopher Ballinger, TFS isn't shy about rethinking approaches to core finance functions and then setting off in new, unconventional directions in its constant quest to drive down costs and make more efficient use of its mounting asset base.

Checkless technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated, but treasurers are still skeptical. Those that try remote deposit or check conversion, however, tend to sing their praises

A convergence of improved technology and vendor alliances is putting the prospect of a single view of all corporate cash and risk within reach

As cash management revenues shrink, banks turn to tech entrepreneurs for innovation

ISO XML probably represents the best effort at establishing a universal language for payables and receivables, but there are still obstacles to adoption

Bankers start to use lockbox databases to help treasuries evaluate their A/R performance

Reuters hopes to heat up the world of online trading systems for short-term securities.

With Skirmishes on Fees

With virtual p-cards, there is no plastic—just a number, a dollar amount and an expiration date