What is a Cash Investment Policy Statement (IPS)?

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An IPS can guide your liquidity and investment strategies. Our team created these resources to help you understand what to include in yours. 

Companies are continuously working to balance their desire for safety and liquidity against a competitive return. A Cash Management Investment Policy Statement (Cash Management IPS) provides a tactical approach to accomplishing this goal.

Use this helpful guided exercise to learn how to develop a strong Cash Management IPS to direct your company’s short-term investment strategies and allocation decisions. Then, use the accompanying guide to walk through the most common elements of an IPS and begin drafting your own.

Understanding the Cash Management Investment Policy Statement (IPS)

Learn how a Cash Management IPS helps companies understand their cash needs and make more informed investment and allocation decisions.
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Cash Management Investment Policy Statement (IPS) Guide

An effective Cash Management IPS enables organizations to take advantage of new opportunities. Follow this guide to understand how to develop your own.
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