The Power of a Front-to-Back Treasury Management System

Treasury is a fundamental function of any bank and can be especially challenged by market uncertainty when balancing regulatory compliance with optimizing capital allocation. Increasingly, the rapid dynamics of modern markets are pushing bank treasury teams to keep pace. 

Without the right treasury management system in place, however, firms may be hard-pressed to both optimize for today and position for the future.

A modern treasury platform enables consolidation and automation of critical workflows, reducing the operational risk and inefficiency of fragmented infrastructure for managing debt, hedging, investments, liquidity rules and other functions such as funds transfer pricing. Uniting front-to-back functionality and centralizing data provides a robust platform for bank treasurers to manage assets, liabilities and risks effectively and resiliently.

With this foundation in place, bank treasuries can gain efficiency, effectiveness and innovative capabilities to fuel strategic and sustainable success. 

Having a front-to-back treasury system is increasingly important given the complex operating environment for banks. A recent Nasdaq and Boston Consulting Group report found that complexity signals for banks have risen three-fold in the last decade. Typically, complexity leads to complicatedness: the tendency for internal bank operations to become fragmented and siloed.

A lack of cohesive workflows and technology creates gaps and variance. It also creates data silos that hinder seamless front-to-back operations and agile decision-making. Data transparency, quality and integrity are key in the modern operating environment, yet many institutions that rely on legacy treasury systems or disparate software solutions suffer from a data fog that impacts efficiency and effectiveness. 
 

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Finding the right treasury management solution begins with assessing what is needed from front to back to manage funding, risks, liquidity and investments amid volatile markets. Banks should be asking themselves their current level of enablement in:

• Optimized funding across deposits, long-term debt and securities finance instruments. Do we have a holistic view across banking, trading and investment books, plus tooling to leverage securities and collateral inventory?
• Front-office support that integrates necessary trading and data interfaces for efficient trade capture, pricing and valuation, P&L and pre-trade risk metrics, etc., across asset classes. Do we have sufficient capabilities to efficiently hedge currency and interest rate risk?
• Middle-office support for market, credit and liquidity risk management, as well as intraday and end-of-day limit and compliance features and stress testing. Do we understand risks in real time and can we forecast how exposures would behave in certain adverse market climates?
• Back-office support ensuring seamless post-trade processing, position and inventory management, confirmation, affirmation and settlement, corporate actions and trade reporting. Do we have comprehensive, streamlined workflows to ensure standardization and efficiency?

The best treasury software will not only help streamline these functions but also mitigate operational risks. This is done through robust automation that eliminates manual methods while also providing regulatory compliance tooling, auditable data records, ecosystem connectivity and straight-through processing (STP).

As the financial industry continues to evolve, banks must be prepared to adapt to changing regulations and market conditions. They must consider their technology estate and current deployment optionality to achieve top performance, resilience and cost-optimization.

Cloud-hosted solutions and managed services allow institutions to future-proof their treasury operations, optimizing processes and reducing total cost of ownership. Finding an efficient on-ramp to modernization is essential to banks balancing their core competencies with digital transformation. The right cloud provider will continuously innovate and invest in regular updates and enhancements to keep the software aligned with the latest regulatory requirements and market trends, empowering banks to maintain a competitive edge.
 

With Nasdaq Calypso Treasury, banks can transform their treasury infrastructure and excel in today's dynamic market environment. This comprehensive, cross-asset platform offers a front-to-back solution designed for automation, industry standards, and cloud flexibility. It empowers treasuries to effectively manage risk and liquidity across the balance sheet using real-time data and optimized workflows.

With Nasdaq Financial Technology, banks gain a trusted partner dedicated to facilitating their modernization journey. Leveraging decades of experience in capital markets, we provide purpose-built solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges faced by financial institutions today. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to deliver innovative technology that not only enhances operational efficiency but also ensures compliance with evolving regulations. By collaborating closely with our clients, we help them navigate the complexities of the financial landscape, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly competitive environment. 
 

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