Navigating the AI Wave: Innovations in Commercial Payments

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 4th April 2025.

Contemporary treasurers face rising FX volatility, interest rate uncertainty, and geopolitical disruptions. How can they adapt? Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with Rahul Badhwar (HSBC) and Volkan Benihasim (HSBC) about building resilience, improving forecasting, and leveraging AI. Our panel also explore liquidity shifts, supply chain realignment, and strategies for managing risk in an unpredictable world.

With interest rates declining, are MMFs still the ‘steady hand’ investors need in an uncertain world? Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Sandrine Rougeron and Patrick Siméon (Amundi) to explore the core applications of MMFs, including liquidity, capital preservation, and competitive returns. Our guests discuss how MMFs compare to other short-term investments, why these funds deserve more investor attention, and how Amundi is innovating in the space.

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th March 2025.

What does it take to succeed as a woman in finance?  In this special International Women’s Day episode, Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with Aurélia Normand (BNP Paribas CIB) about driving success as a female leader in transaction banking.  Aurélia shares insights on the power of mentorship, the responsibility of senior leaders in championing women, and how integrity influences decision-making under pressure. 

Get direct insights into how AI can simplify and automate your treasury functions—transforming your team’s efficiency and boosting forecasting accuracy. Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Naty Yifrach (Taboola) and Matthew Harlan (Nilus) to discuss how automation and AI is disrupting the treasury management space by providing real-time visibility into cash flow, more accurate cash forecasting, and automated cash reconciliation, empowering finance leaders with the tools they need to take control of their cash and become more strategic leaders.

Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by Manish Kohli (HSBC) and Amit Mallick (Accenture) to explore how AI is revolutionising treasury, and in particular, commercial payments. Our guests discuss AI’s disruptive impact on commercial payments, from fraud prevention and FX optimisation to strategic decision-making. They share practical insights on accelerating adoption and explain why, whilst not a silver bullet, AI holds immense potential to add significant value to treasury operations. Visit the HSBC Treasury Solutions Group website to read the full report: https://tinyurl.com/yc2bh83d

The recently formed Baltic Treasury Association (Baltrea) aims to build a collaborative, treasury-focused ecosystem across the Baltic region. In this discussion, the association's Founder and Advisory Group Chairman, Alex Ilkun, talks to Tom Alford (TMI) about Baltrea’s purpose, achievements, and future goals, highlighting its value to treasury professionals. Discover why Baltrea was created, who can join, and how it is shaping the region’s treasury landscape.

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th February 2025.

In this candid conversation, Rijuta Jain (FIS) explores the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s payments landscape. From fraud risks to increasing payment volumes and connectivity hurdles, Rijuta explains how payment hub technology resolves critical issues through AI-driven fraud detection, centralised processing, and seamless bank API integration. Our guest also addresses common misconceptions around payment hubs and uncovers their full potential for businesses of all sizes.