FTI Treasury Talks: Making Sense of MTM Valuations
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About this Episode
“FTI Treasury Talks: Conversations with the Experts” series aims to provide valuable insights and practical strategies in the fields of Treasury Outsourcing, In-House Banking Solutions, and Corporate Services.
The sixth talk, “Making Sense of MTM Valuations: Bank-Based vs. Market-Based,” offers valuable insights into MTM Valuations, crucial components of modern treasury management.
In this session, Marie Clarke, Head of Finance at FTI Treasury, and Marie Gaynor, our Treasury Accounting Manager, delve into the intricacies of mark-to-market (MTM) valuations, exploring the differences between bank-based and market-based approaches. This talk provides practical knowledge, helping you better understand these critical valuation methods and their implications for treasury management.
Key Themes for Discussion
- Differences between Bank-Based and Market-Based approaches to MTM valuations.
- Practical knowledge on how these valuation methods impact treasury management.
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Marie Clarke
Marie Gaynor
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Why this matters
MTM valuations sit behind some of the most important numbers a treasury team reports, yet the method used to produce them is often taken for granted. When a valuation comes from a single bank, it reflects that bank’s own pricing and assumptions, which can differ from an independent view of the market. That gap may seem minor day to day, but it can influence how positions are valued, how performance is judged, and the decisions that follow.
Understanding the difference between bank-based and market-based approaches gives treasury and finance teams a clearer sense of what their valuations are really telling them. It supports more accurate reporting, stronger conversations with auditors and stakeholders, and greater confidence that the figures on the balance sheet hold up to scrutiny. For any business managing derivatives or FX exposures, knowing where a valuation comes from is as important as the valuation itself.
About FTI Treasury Talks
Expert conversations on treasury management, risk, technology, and in-house banking — designed for treasury professionals, CFOs, and finance leaders.
