MEA Treasurers Podcast
MEA Treasurers Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to MEA Treasurers Podcast — dedicated for treasury professionals across the Middle East and Africa. Our mission empower, and inspire treasurers by providing insights into the latest fintech solutions, treasury tools, platforms, and industry trends.
Whether you're managing working capital, navigating FX risks, exploring liquidity structures, or evaluating innovative fintech platforms, MEA Treasurers brings you the conversations, updates, and expertise that matter.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MEATreasurers
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meatreasurers
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as treasury management systems, fintech solutions, liquidity management, and career advice for treasurers. Specific episodes explore topics like the onboarding process of Treasury Management Systems (TMS), challenges faced during international career transitions for treasurers, and the implications of stablecoins for corporate finance, providing a thorough analysis of tools and strategies available to modern finance professionals.
Welcome to MEA Treasurers Podcast — dedicated for treasury professionals across the Middle East and Africa. Our mission empower, and connect treasurers by providing insights into the latest fintech solutions, treasury tools, platforms, and industry trends.
Whether you’re managing working capital, navigating FX risks, exploring liquidity structures, or evaluating innovative fintech platforms, MEA Treasurers brings you the conversations, updates, and expertise that matter.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MEATreasurers
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meatreasurers
What separates a good award submission from a winning one?
In this episode, we sit down with Laura Ford and Andrew McMichael to explore how the ACT Treasury Awards work – from eligibility and nominations to judging and standout submissions. We discuss what judges are really looking for, the common mistakes applicants make, and how treasury professionals can give themselves the best chance of success.
Learn more about the ACT Middle East Treasury Awards and submit your nomination before 24 August: https://www.treasurers.org/events/conferences/middle-east-treasury-awards-2026
Whether you’re applying for an individual award or nominating a team, this episode will help you understand exactly what makes a standout submission.
00:00 Intro
01:40 Meet the Guests
04:32 How the ACT Awards Began
06:51 Understanding the Award Categories
10:29 Who Is Eligible to Apply?
13:40 The Application Process Explained
17:38 Inside the Judging Process
22:32 What Makes an Entry Easy to Judge?
25:41 What Makes a Submission Stand Out?
29:20 Examples of Winning Entries
34:46 Who Can Submit a Nomination?
38:16 Individual Award Applications
43:43 Common Submission Mistakes
45:52 Eligible Countries and Regions
47:08 Final Advice for Applicants
Guest Speakers
Name: Laura Ford
Title: Treasury Director at Majid Al Futtaim
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ford-55906bb/
Company Link: https://www.majidalfuttaim.com
Name: Andrew McMichael
Title: Group Treasurer at Agility
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcmichael-093b8811/
Company Link: https://agility.com/
Host Name: Mohamed Kortam
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/ Listen to
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