Professional Development Month 2021

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Welcome to Professional Development July

ONE MONTH | DAILY FOCUSED CONTENT

 

We have dedicated the month of July to professional development to encourage you to reflect on the skills or topics you would like to delve into or research. Each day we will feature articles, blogs, webinars, podcasts and more, to help further your treasury career.

Week 1: ESG

Week 2: Business and behavioural skills

Week 3: LIBOR transition

Week 4: Cash management

 

TEST YOUR NEW KNOWLEDGE 
At the end of each week, you can test your knowledge by taking the weekly quiz. All the submissions will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 UNICEF gift card that you can use at their online store to purchase various ethically sourced items. This week's quiz is available here.

 

WEEK 4: Cash management and payments

Monday 26 July

In this article from The Treasurer, we look at how improving an organisation's forecasting programme enhances value by directing cash towards higher-value investments.
Download the article

Thursday 22 July

This article from The Treasurer in 2015 still holds some sound insight into the key considerations for companies looking to transform their working capital.
Download the article

Tuesday 27 July

The ACT Policy and Technical team have collated useful resources on cash management and payments. Here they share articles and guides to help treasurers.
Explore the resources

Friday 30 July

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are moving up the agenda, thanks to advancing technology and COVID-19. In this article from The Treasurer, Naresh Aggarwal looks at their design features and practicalities.
Download the article

Wednesday 28 July

Our hub contains the latest insights into cash management and payments, together with all the ACT Cash Management Conference sessions.
Learn more

Test your knowledge

How much have you learned this week? Test your knowledge by taking the weekly quiz. All the submissions will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 UNICEF gift card that you can use at their online store to purchase various ethically sourced items.
The quiz has now closed

CATCH UP ON WEEK ONE: ESG

Monday 5 July

Financial markets have a central place in the evolution towards a greener and more socially sustainable future. In this article from The Treasurer, three key players outline their roles and set out the resources available to treasurers.
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Thursday 8 July

More and more investors are seeking financial products that have the express purpose of financing environmentally sound projects. In our Deals of the Year 2017, Anglian Water impressed our judges with its inaugural green bond and a well-made case on the increasing demand for sustainable finance.
Read the article here

Tuesday 6 July

Environment, social and corporate governance (ESG), and sustainable finance are increasingly high on the business agenda. The ACT Policy and Technical team share articles and guides to help treasurers and their businesses.
Explore the resources

Friday 9 July

The World Forum on Natural Capital defines it as “the world’s stocks of natural assets, which include geology, soil, air, water and all living things”. The application of natural capital in finance is gaining ground. Naresh Aggarwal provides some definitions and use cases.
Read the article here
Sarah Breeden

Wednesday 7 July

In this session from the ACT Annual Conference 2021, Sarah Breeden, Executive Director, Bank of England, discusses Accelerating strategic change: the climate change agenda and its implications for a sustainable finance revolution.
Watch the session now

Test your knowledge

How much have you learned this week? Test your knowledge by taking the weekly quiz. All the submissions will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 UNICEF gift card that you can use at their online store to purchase various ethically sourced items.
The quiz has now closed

CATCH UP ON WEEK TWO: Business and behavioural skills

Monday 12 July

How to get the most out of being mentored. In this article from The Treasurer, Kara Robb-Beddie talks about the value of the ACT's Mentor Me programme and offers tips for both mentors and mentees.
Download the article

Thursday 15 July

The ACT launched its competency framework in October 2014. In this article from The Treasurer, we looked at why 'softer' skills are as important as technical skills.
Learn more

Tuesday 13 July

The ACT provides a wide range of development resources. ACT members can access the Career Hub. Here you will find training materials, articles, videos, assessment tools, industry guides, employer videos and much more.
ACT member access

Friday 16 July

Wellbeing is fundamental to your overall health, enabling you to develop and grow both professionally and personally. The ACT has a number of resources on wellbeing, which include articles in The Treasurer, podcasts and eLearning courses in the Career Hub.
Explore the resources

Wednesday 14 July

In this podcast series, Caroline Stockmann, ACT's Chief Executive, shares insights into leadership, communication, and strategic influencing.
Listen to the podcasts

Test your knowledge

How much have you learned this week? Test your knowledge by taking the weekly quiz. All the submissions will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 UNICEF gift card that you can use at their online store to purchase various ethically sourced items.
The quiz has now closed

CATCH UP ON WEEK THREE: LIBOR transition

Monday 19 July

All aspects of IBOR are high on the agenda of treasurers worldwide. The cessation of LIBOR for GBP provides a hefty challenge for treasurers. In this article from The Treasurer, James Leather explains how to transition in four months.
Read more

Thursday 22 July

The ACT Policy & Technical team published this useful Briefing Note - Transition to Risk Free Rate Benchmarks in October 2018. It provides a treasurer's checklist to assist corporate treasurers as they develop project plans for managing the transition.
Download the briefing note

Tuesday 20 July

The ACT Policy and Technical team have been working to ensure that the needs of the corporate sector and the real economy are represented in the transition away from LIBOR. Here they share articles and guides to help treasurers.
Explore the resources

Friday 23 July

A Practical Guide to LIBOR Transition, prepared by Slaughter and May for the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT), provides a starting point for finance and treasury teams transitioning LIBOR-referencing financial products to alternative rates.
Download the guide

Wednesday 21 July

Hear from three corporate treasurers who all have significant exposure to LIBOR and are each taking different approaches to the LIBOR transition in this session from the ACT Annual Conference, June 2021,
Watch now

Test your knowledge

How much have you learned this week? Test your knowledge by taking the weekly quiz. All the submissions will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 UNICEF gift card that you can use at their online store to purchase various ethically sourced items.
The quiz has now closed

Further resources

The ACT provides a wealth of professional development resources. We have highlighted some quick links below:

Not a member? Access ACT member resources through eAffiliate membership

If you are not an ACT member eAffiliate membership is a great way to start your ACT journey. With eAffiliate membership you can access the ACT's online resources and expertise for only £112 per year.

 

 

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