This final lesson examines the strategic trends shaping the future of treasury operations and technology. 

8.1. The Digitalisation of Treasury

The shift to digital treasury is driven by technology and data. The ACT’s Treasury Systems, Architecture & Innovation MicroTopic covers “APIs, AI and Future Digital Tools” and discusses the “impact of emerging technologies on treasury.”  EuroFinance’s course highlights “current challenges faced by Treasury in terms of Integration, Process Automation, Dependency on ERP data and Upskilling people.” 

8.2. Strategic Treasury and Business Integration

Treasury is increasingly expected to act as a strategic business partner. The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam course requires students to “put treasury management in broader (strategic) perspective.”  This includes evaluating treasury organisation, implementing treasury management strategy, and communicating effectively with investors and bankers.

8.3. ESG and Sustainable Treasury

Sustainability is an emerging theme in treasury. The Knowledge Academy’s advanced treasury module covers “ESG, sustainable finance, and green treasury.”  The ACT is also examining “treasury operations & sustainability” as part of its curriculum, exploring how treasury is “becoming more digital, secure, and aligned with sustainability principles.”

8.4. Building a Business Case for Technology Investment

Treasury professionals must be able to build a business case for technology investment. EuroFinance’s course concludes with “Business Case for Deploying AI in Treasury,”  a skill that is increasingly important for treasury leaders. The ACT’s MicroTopic on Treasury Systems, Architecture & Innovation requires learners to “discuss how treasury systems are connected, deployed and secured” and to “evaluate the core components and capabilities of treasury systems.”