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SUMMARY:ACTSA Workshop - Derivatives for Corporates
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Southern Africa (ACTSA) in association with Full Value Financial Services invites you to attend a two day workshop on the use of derivatives for the corporate treasurer and trader. \nMany people are ‘afraid’ of derivatives due to either ‘bad publicity’ or from being unaware of their practical uses. This workshop will show the practical uses\, advantages and disadvantages in using derivatives so that treasurers and treasury official can make informed decisions on how to use derivatives to their best advantage. \nCourse outline: \n\nWhat is a derivative?\nThe purpose of derivatives\nOver the counter v exchange traded derivatives\nFRAs (Forward Rate Agreements) and Jibar futures\nThe uses of these greatly underutilised instruments\nIRSs (Interest Rate Swaps)\nThe mechanics and versatility of these products\nForward contracts in foreign exchange\nPartially optional and fully optional FECs\nParticipating FECs\nCross currency interest rate swaps\nOptional Forwards?\nOptions- the theory\nOptions- practical uses\nFutures (in general)\nCurrency futures in detail\nContract for difference CFDs
URL:https://actsa.org.za/event/actsa-workshop-derivatives-for-corporates/
LOCATION:Country Club Johannesburg Woodmead\, Cnr Lincoln and Woodland Drive\, Johannesburg\, 2001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230328T070000
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SUMMARY:FATF Grey Listing: The outlook and implications for South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Southern Africa (ACTSA) in association with KPMG invites you and your colleagues to a breakfast presentation and panel discussion where experts will provide insight into the FATF’s decision. \nThe panellist  will delve into the FATF’s methodology in assessing South Africa\, with reference to international best practice and global case studies. They will debate the need for cohesion and collaboration and critically assess the need for a partnership between business\, regulators and society in order for South Africa to combat financial crime. \nJoin us on Tuesday March 28th as the presenters provide a deep dive into the economic implications of the decision and give a synopsis of how the markets have responded to the announcement. They will ponder some of the unintended consequences of the decision and how this may impact South Africa and organisations going forward.
URL:https://actsa.org.za/event/fatf-grey-listing-the-outlook-and-implications-for-south-africa/
LOCATION:Country Club Johannesburg Woodmead\, Cnr Lincoln and Woodland Drive\, Johannesburg\, 2001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221026T073000
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SUMMARY:ACTSA Conference: Innovation in Treasury - The road ahead
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person for the ACTSA Annual Conference on the 26th of October for a day of keynote speakers and the opportunity to network and connect with experts\, industry peers and potential clients. \nThe treasury environment is evolving fast and we need to keep our finger on the pulse? Whilst traditional treasury will remain indispensable\, preparing for the future is vital for an effective treasury function in ensuring digitalisation\, capital clarity and cash visibility. Adopting treasury innovation is key to better management processes and insights. \nThe challenges of the past two years have shone a spotlight on the importance of a robust and skilled treasury team. Going forward\, the mechanics of any corporate treasury operation must be clearly defined and forward-looking with the right digital tools to streamline processes and increase efficiencies. \nAt the ACTSA conference presenters will look at treasury innovations\, cultivating a thorough understanding of what will drive this change. Now is the time for treasurers to turn past challenges into an advantage and demonstrate the true value of a treasury that is adept and resilient. \nTake a look at the agenda below and stay tuned for exciting updates\, conference programme and speaker announcements.\n  \n\nIntelligent Logistics Beyond Expectations\nPresented by Clifford Blackburn: CEO\, First Trade 360\nSouth African payments landscape – in real time\nPresented by Richard Stocken: Head of Cash Management Product\, Absa\nPanel Discussison: Cutting-Edge Treasury Today & Tomorrow – A Practical Showcase\nModerator: Eleanor Hill\, Editor\, TMI (Treasury Management International UK)\nAPI for Corporates\nPresented by Morne Klynsmith: Head of Treasury Technology\, TreasuryOne\nWorking Capital Management Challenges and Opportunities\nPresented by George Karamitsos: Manager; Sustainable Finance and Ben Mohlakwana: Manager; Business Development in Transactional Products & Services (TPS) SA\, Standard Bank\n\nTechnological innovation in Rate Reform and FX monitoring\nPresented by Ruan Roux: Head of Enterprise Information Management & Zakhele Gininda: Senior Specialist\, Market Operations and Analysis\, SARB\nPanel Discussion: Digitisation Transformation & Defining Market Practices in Treasury\nModerator: Louise Mostert\, Senior Country Manager\, SWIFT\nSailing through high waves: Tools to support Treasurers & CFO’s\nAmer Chebaro: Regional Lead Emerging Markets\, KYRIBA
URL:https://actsa.org.za/event/actsa-conference-innovation-in-treasury-the-road-ahead-october-26th/
LOCATION:Country Club Johannesburg Woodmead\, Cnr Lincoln and Woodland Drive\, Johannesburg\, 2001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221006T070000
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SUMMARY:ACTSA Breakfast: Eskom and other infrastructure Parastatals – Key to South Africa’s Economy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by S&P Global Ratings Analysts:\nOmega Collocott\, Munya Chawana and Rishav Singh\nThe Association of Corporate Treasurers of Southern Africa (ACTSA) invites you and your colleagues to a Breakfast Presentation to discuss Eskom’s credit story as well as answer your Eskom or South African corporate sector questions. \nIn addition\, in a short video podcast\, Satyam Panday\, S&P Global’s Chief Economist Emerging Markets\, will share his Emerging Markets macro outlook with you. \n 
URL:https://actsa.org.za/event/actsa-breakfast-eskom-key-to-south-africas-economy-key-to-south-africas-credit-rating/
LOCATION:Country Club Johannesburg Woodmead\, Cnr Lincoln and Woodland Drive\, Johannesburg\, 2001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220324T090000
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DTSTAMP:20220323T070239Z
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Breakfast Presentation: Demystifying the ESG landscape - for treasurers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Willem Reitsma Group Treasurer at Imperial Logistics; Debbie Millar\, Managing Director at 8Hundred and Julie Rosa\, Director at 8Hundred\n \nThe Association of Corporate Treasurers of Southern Africa (ACTSA) is delighted to announce that it will be hosting a hybrid (both face-to-face and virtual) Breakfast Presentation. For the first time in two years\, we will be able to once again network with each other with all the Covid-19 safety measures in place. \nEnvironmental\, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability is more than just ticking boxes\, but a sustainable finance initiative to build credibility\, foster investment and enable effective monitoring and disclosure of performance. Treasurers increasingly have a role to play in this area to create tangible and sustained outcomes that drive value and growth\, whilst strengthening our environment and communities. \nESG is not just about climate change and good intentions alone. It’s a practical plan embedding these principles to create sustainable finance across the business. \n 
URL:https://actsa.org.za/event/demystifying-the-esg-landscape-for-treasurers/
LOCATION:Country Club Johannesburg Woodmead\, Cnr Lincoln and Woodland Drive\, Johannesburg\, 2001\, South Africa
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