FTI Treasury Talks Podcast Series
Episode 6

FTI Treasury Podcast | Episode 6: Making Sense of MTM Valuations: Bank-Based vs. Market-Based

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About this Episode

Our “FTI Treasury Talks: Conversations with the Experts” podcast series offers valuable insights into treasury management, focusing on topics like Treasury Outsourcing, In-House Banking Solutions, and Corporate Services. In each episode, we bring you actionable advice from leading experts, helping you navigate complex treasury challenges.

In the latest episode, “Making Sense of MTM Valuations: Bank-Based vs. Market-Based”, Marie Clarke, Head of Finance at FTI Treasury, and Marie Gaynor, Treasury Accounting Manager, deeply dive into mark-to-market (MTM) valuations. This episode provides a comprehensive look at MTM, an essential part of modern treasury management, and examines the key differences between bank-based and market-based valuation approaches.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Understanding Bank-Based vs. Market-Based MTM Valuations: Marie and Marie break down each approach, discussing their unique characteristics and applications in treasury operations.
  • Implications for Treasury Management: Gain practical knowledge on how these valuation methods influence decision-making and financial strategy.

Listen to the podcast to enhance your understanding of MTM valuations and strengthen your treasury expertise.

Guest / Speakers

Marie Clarke

Marie Clarke

Head of Finance at FTI Treasury
Marie Clarke is Manager of the Accounting team at FTI Treasury and has overall responsibility for the preparation of management and statutory accounts under IFRS and, US/UK/IE/Canadian/Dutch GAAP for a portfolio of global organisations.
Marie Gaynor

Marie Gaynor

Treasury Accounting Manager
Marie Gaynor a Treasury Accountant with FTI Treasury and her responsibilities include the preparation of monthly multi-currency management accounts and consolidations to strict reporting deadlines, treasury activity reporting, budget/forecast preparation and commentary, year-end liaison with audit and tax and regulatory returns.

Who should listen

This episode is aimed at treasury and finance professionals who work with derivative and FX valuations as part of their day-to-day reporting. Treasurers, treasury accountants, and finance managers will find it particularly useful, especially those responsible for month-end reporting, balance sheet accuracy, or explaining valuation figures to auditors and senior stakeholders.

It will also be of interest to anyone reviewing how their organisation sources its valuations, or weighing up whether a bank-based or market-based approach better suits their needs. Even those already familiar with MTM valuations will benefit from Marie Clarke and Marie Gaynor’s practical perspective on the trade-offs between the two methods.

About FTI Treasury Talks

Expert conversations on treasury management, risk, technology, and in-house banking — designed for treasury professionals, CFOs, and finance leaders.