Global Treasury Survey 2025: Focus on structure, technology and ESG

The English-language "Global Treasury Survey 2025" provides an in-depth assessment of the current state of development of global treasury functions in companies. Based on a survey of 340 experts from more than 20 countries, it shows how treasury managers are organising their structures, driving digital innovations and dealing with growing demands for stability and transparency.

In the study, you will find compact analyses, practical examples and key figures on the following aspects, among others:

• Cash management: 63 per cent of respondents see a reduction in their bank accounts as a lever for greater efficiency.

• Technology use: 76 per cent use a treasury management system. Artificial intelligence, on the other hand, is only used by 10 per cent, with a focus on liquidity forecasts, reporting and fraud prevention.

• Value contribution and performance: Transparency and accuracy of liquidity planning are among the most important key figures. At the same time, many departments do not yet measure their performance regularly.

• ESG: 65 per cent expect ESG to become more important in treasury over the next three years, particularly in financing and policy frameworks.

• Structural issues: Centralised setups are more frequently rated as efficient, but the level of automation remains low in many places.

The study shows that modern treasury departments are gaining strategic importance in companies. Those who consolidate structures now, utilise technologies in a targeted manner and integrate ESG aspects can make their own finance function resilient.