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Treasury Management & Products in Banking | CAIIB BFM Module C Explained

Banks operate in a dynamic financial environment where managing funds, risks, and investments is critical. For aspirants preparing for the CAIIB BFM paper, understanding the Introduction to Treasury Management & Treasury Products is essential. This article explains the complete topic and also gives access to your preparation video and downloadable PDF notes.

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1. What is Treasury Management?

Treasury Management refers to the efficient management of funds, liquidity, and financial risk within a bank. Its primary objective is to ensure adequate liquidity, optimize returns, and minimize risk. Over time, the treasury has evolved from a service center to a profit center responsible for active fund deployment and risk management.

Key Functions of Treasury

  • Liquidity Management – ensuring smooth payment obligations.
  • Funds Deployment – investing surplus in market instruments.
  • Funds Sourcing – borrowing from interbank or money markets.
  • Risk Management – controlling interest rate, credit, and market risks.
  • ALM Coordination – working closely with the Asset-Liability Management desk.
  • Dealing Operations – handling forex and capital market transactions.

2. Organizational Models of Treasury

The structure of a bank’s treasury can vary depending on its size and strategy. The main models are Centralized Treasury, Decentralized Treasury, and Departmental or Specialized Branch models.

Model Description Advantages Challenges
Centralized Treasury All treasury functions handled at Head Office level. Uniform strategy, better control, cost efficiency. Less flexibility for regional decisions.
Decentralized Treasury Branches or departments perform their own limited treasury activities. Quick decisions, better customer proximity. Inconsistent policies, weaker central control.
Specialized Branch Dedicated branch with full autonomy for treasury operations. Professional expertise, focused risk control. Higher setup costs, monitoring required.

Difference between Decentralized and Departmental Model:
The decentralized model gives autonomy to regional offices for specific transactions, while the departmental model operates as a sub-unit under head office treasury. Both require effective coordination to prevent mismatches.

3. Treasury Products / Instruments

The treasury deals with multiple instruments across different markets. These include:

A. Money Market Instruments

  • Call / Notice Money
  • Repo and Reverse Repo
  • Commercial Paper (CP)
  • Certificates of Deposit (CD)
  • Interbank Borrowing and Lending

B. Securities Market Instruments

  • Government Securities (G-Secs, Treasury Bills)
  • State Development Loans (SDLs)
  • Corporate Bonds and Debentures
  • Municipal Bonds and Tax-Free Bonds

C. Foreign Exchange Instruments

  • Spot and Forward Contracts
  • Swaps (Currency, Interest Rate, Cross-Currency)
  • Options and Futures Contracts

D. International Products

  • GDRs, ADRs, IDRs
  • External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
  • Rupee-Denominated Bonds

4. Commercial Paper – Credit Rating Requirement

Commercial Paper (CP) is an unsecured short-term instrument issued by corporates and financial institutions for liquidity management.

  • Tenure: 7 days to 1 year.
  • Issued at discount, redeemed at face value.
  • Must be backed by a minimum credit rating (A1+ or equivalent) from a recognized Credit Rating Agency.
  • Only highly rated issuers are allowed to access the CP market to protect investors.

5. Role of Treasury in ALM & Risk Management

Treasury plays a critical role in the bank’s Asset–Liability Management (ALM) by managing liquidity and market risks.

  • Manages interest rate risk through duration and repricing gap analysis.
  • Maintains liquidity buffers for contingencies.
  • Uses derivatives like swaps, forwards, and options for hedging.
  • Implements Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) for internal cost allocation.

6. Sample Exam Questions

  1. Define Treasury Management and its key objectives.
  2. Compare Centralized and Decentralized Treasury models.
  3. List various Treasury Products and their functions.
  4. State the Credit Rating Requirement for issuing Commercial Paper.
  5. Explain the role of Treasury in ALM and risk control.

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7. How to Study This Topic Effectively

  • Read the full article and make your own notes.
  • Watch the **CAIIB BFM Treasury Management Video Lecture**.
  • Download the **CAIIB BFM Treasury Management PDF** and revise key points daily.
  • Practice **CAIIB BFM Module C MCQs** to strengthen your exam readiness.

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