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Financial risk, liquidity, concerns and thin-capitalization are key challenges for European treasury

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Treasury managers from 55 companies across Europe cited financial risk, liquidity concerns and thin-capitalization as key challenges currently faced by treasury teams, according to Ernst & Young’s second European treasury survey. "Rapid and large shifts in exchange rates and uncertainty over interest rates were identified as prime financial risks by nearly all of the respondents. And, as the world economy continues to slow and companies face the prospect of continuing market volatility and rising commodity prices, treasury managers are looking more closely at risks relating to these issues. Of those surveyed three-quarters identified liquidity as a main financial risk, two-thirds cited foreign exchange translation and credit, and just under half stated commodities." Ernst & Young reports.

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