NEW YORK, 20 November 2009 – Strategic Treasurer LLC extended their partnership with SWIFT and commitment to “SWIFT for Corporates” by becoming a certified SWIFTReady Consultancy on October 23rd.  This achievement is in recognition of their business expertise and understanding of corporate connectivity to SWIFT.  

The SWIFTReady Consultancy program defines a framework that enables consultancy firms and SWIFT to develop the SWIFT for Corporates business. SWIFTReady Consultants are thoroughly educated in the SWIFT for Corporates offer and can therefore provide the best advice to corporates and their banks interested in using SWIFT. 

Only six firms globally have been awarded the SWIFTReady Consultancy label which shows SWIFT-verified expertise in the following areas:

•   SWIFT for Corporates
•   SWIFT Connectivity
•   SWIFT Organization
•   Project organization and costs
•   Creating a business case for SWIFT

As a recognized leader in treasury technology, Strategic Treasurer has partnered with SWIFT and SWIFT Certified Partners by hosting multiple SWIFT Corporate Workshop events, publishing articles and assisting corporate clients with evaluation and implementation of SWIFT offerings.  

According to Ric Thompson, a Senior Technology Analyst at Strategic Treasurer, “This consultant-specific certification is additional verification of the various projects Strategic Treasurer has done with SWIFT and demonstrates our belief that SWIFT for Corporates is an extremely powerful implement that belongs in the technology toolbox of many firms today.” 

Craig Jeffery, managing partner of the firm, indicates, “We are delighted to see SWIFT create the specialized SWIFTReady Consultancy label for corporates. SWIFT is an increasingly valuable financial messaging platform for corporations to achieve their goals of visibility, efficiency, control, and resiliency.” 

Lise Gjertsen, Regional Manager for Corporates of SWIFT Americas commented, “We have enjoyed partnering with Strategic Treasurer over the past few years and are delighted to have Strategic Treasurer certified with our new designation SWIFTReady Consultancy. They continue to demonstrate the commitment, knowledge, energy, and thought leadership that drives more corporates to realize the value proposition that SWIFT offers.”  

As of 30 Sept. 2009, 512 corporations have joined SWIFT. Gjertsen continued, “Corporates are the fastest growing client segment within SWIFT, and partners such as Strategic Treasurer are pivotal to the continued growth in the corporate client segment.”  

Strategic Treasurer is widely recognized and highly respected as the leading provider of advice and implementation assistance in treasury and risk management technologies.  Their seasoned treasury specialists work alongside financial executives in treasury and other related areas within corporate, government, education, and not-for-profit entities, providing treasury consulting services in: Technology, Treasury Structure, Financial Risk Management, and Working Capital Optimization. 

For additional information, please contact:

Strategic Treasurer at +1 678.466-2220 or via SWIFT@StrategicTreasurer.com