Professional Pension article on the increased prominence of cash management (July 2010)

This article looks at safe havens for cash in volatile times.

Interview with Gail Le Coz for Le magazine du tresorier (Q3 2010)

Le magazine du trésorier, the publication of the Luxembourg Treasurers Association, discusses money market fund relates matters with IMMFA Chief Executive, Gail Le Coz.

The Treasurer article on cash accounting (September 2010)

This article examines the accounting methodologies used by money market funds.

TMI coverage of money market fund definitions and credit rating agency criteria (July 2010)

The recent CESR guidance on money market fund definitions together with the IMMFA comparative matrix of credit rating agency criteria are reviewed by Treasury Management International.

A Treasurer's Guide to Money Market Funds (July 2010)

This supplement, produced by Treasury Management International in association with IMMFA, explores a broad range of issues associated with money market funds.


Article by Gail Le Coz for Local Government & The Regions (June 2010)

This article outlines how public sector organisations can manage investment risks.

Money Funds in Europe: Q&A with Gail Le Coz (June 2010)

Crane Data recently spoke to IMMFA Chief Executive, Gail Le Coz, about the European definition of a money market fund

Crane Data coverage of the CESR definition (May 2010)

Crane Data provides and overview and opinion of the CESR definition. Other coverage of the definitions is available at Investor Services Journal, Exchange News Direct, Asset Adviser, European Pensions and Global Fund Wire.

MMFs: In it for the short term (May 2010)

This article reviews the proposed pan-European definition of a money market fund

Developing standards in cash management (May 2010)

This article considers how the definition of a money market fund will aid cash management.

Professional Pensions article on seeking returns from cash (March 2010)

This articles considers how pensions may invest their cash.

Raconteur article on Treasury Risk Management (March 2010)

This article includes consideration of money market funds for treasury purposes.

Article by Gail Le Coz for Government Business Magazine (February 2010)

Gail Le Coz answers the questions local authorities ask when considering investing in a money market fund.

FTfm Article on Money Market Fund Preferences (February 2010)

The emergence of segregated accounts and their impact on money market funds is reviewed.

Euroweek article on ABCP (January 2010)

The current market for ABCP, including the role of money market funds, is reviewed.

FT Mandate coverage of the revised IMMFA Code of Practice (December 2009)

The recent amendments to the IMMFA Code of Practice are highlighted by FT Mandate.

FTfm coverage of the revised IMMFA Code of Practice (December 2009)

FTfm review the recent changes to the IMMFA Code of Practice as the industry introduces new risk limiting factors to money market funds.

Article by Gail Le Coz for Government Business Magazine (November 2009)

Understanding money market funds: Gail Le Coz provides information on what a money market fund is and their risks.

FT Mandate coverage of money market fund definitions (November 2009)

Following the CESR consultation on a European definition of a money market fund, FT Mandate review the current situation.

Interview with Travis Barker for Treasury Today (November 2009)

Treasury Today recently spoke to IMMFA Chairman Travis Barker about the work of the Association and current issues for the industry.

FTSE Global Markets (October 2009) (page 85)

As money market funds get ‘back to basics', FTSE Global Markets review the issues the industry is currently facing.

Article by Gail Le Coz for Finance Director Europe (September 2009)

IMMFA CEO, Gail Le Coz, outlines the importance of definition for money market funds.

IPE article on analysing money market funds (September 2009)

This article asks how investors can analyse money market funds after the events of recent years.

Finance Dublin's review of money market fund classifications (July 2009)

Finance Dublin provide an overview of the money market fund classifications currently in operation and the attempts by the industry to provide clarity.

Dutch Fund & Asset Management Association coverage of the EFAMA / IMMFA classification of money market funds (July 2009)

The Dutch trade association highlights the EFAMA / IMMFA money market fund classification.

Crane Data coverage of the EFAMA / IMMFA money market fund classification (July 2009)

Crane Data provide an overview and opinion on the money market fund classification issued jointly by EFAMA and IMMFA.

Further coverage of the EFAMA / IMMFA money market fund classification is also available from FTfm, Crane Data, La Tribune, Boursorama, Citywire, Reuters and L'Agefi (all July 2009). 

 

The TMI Treasurer's Guide to Money Market Funds (Summer 2009)

The TMI annual Treasurers Guide to Money Market Funds includes a number of contributions from IMMFA on current activities and issues.

Article by Gail Le Coz for GT News (June 2009)

This article looks at how the money market fund industry has responded to the issues arising from the credit crunch.

Crane Data review the IMMFA annual dinner (May 2009)

The annual dinner speech provided by IMMFA Chairman, Travis Barker, is covered.

Portfolio Adviser reviews the IMMFA AGM (May 2009)

The recent IMMFA Board appointments and annual dinner speeches are reviewed.

Interview with Travis Barker by iMoneyNet (April 2009)

The Institutional Money Market Funds Association's recently appointed Chairman, Travis Barker, talked to iMoneyNet's editorial staff about the challenges he faces in his new role.

Article by Donald Aiken for Finance Director Europe (September 2008)

IMMFA Chairman, Donald Aiken tells FDE why money market funds have attracted more investment and why the distinction between funds needs to be clearer.

Article by Nathan Douglas for HSBC Trustee and Depositary News (July 2008)

It is now almost a year since the onset of the credit crunch. During that time, numerous organisations have issued write-downs, various politicians and economists have mentioned the possibility of a recession, and extensive media coverage has increased the general understanding, by the public, of terminology prevalent in financial markets.

Interview with Nathan Douglas by Crane Data (July 2008)

Crane Data recently spoke with Institutional Money Market Funds Association Secretary General Nathan Douglas about the London based trade group's lobbying efforts to define "money market funds" in Europe.

Article by Donald Aiken for TMI (June 2008)

Money market funds: a liquid asset in volatile markets. Donald Aiken outlines the impact of the credit crunch on money market funds, and justifies IMMFA's positive outlook despite the continued market turmoil.

Article by Donald Aiken for the Journal of Corporate Treasury Management (June 2008)

Money market funds provide a viable alternative to bank deposits for corporate investors. Despite the global credit and liquidity problems experienced since the summer of 2007, treasury-style money market funds continue to attract investment.

Donald Aiken / Joanna Cound / Chris Oulton joint interview for Global Pension (February 2008)

Global Pensions asked a panel of experts to explain how the US subprime crisis had impacted cash management and money market funds, and how pension funds could make better use of the asset class.

Article by Donald Aiken for RBS Trustee & Depositary Services (January 2008)

Recent market turbulence has seen investors flee for the security of cash, increasing the importance of prudent cash management. Donald Aiken outlines the ability of money market funds to provide liquidity and capital security in volatile markets.

Article by Donald Aiken by CIMA (August 2007)

The impact of three European Directives on money market funds is explained, providing an opportunity for future growth in the sector.

Donald Aiken, Kathleen Hughes interview for Funds Europe (July 2007)

Unstable markets and new regulations have increased the emphasis placed on cash management, which money market funds are hoping to exploit.

Article by Donald Aiken for TMI (Spring 2007)

A revolution in cash management? Donald Aiken confirms why money market funds are increasingly seen as the alternative to traditional products.

Article by Peter Knight for The Treasurer (June 2004)

With the growth of the market beyond USD 200 billion, Peter Knight confirms why corporate treasurers are now using money market funds.

Industry Articles

Fitzrovia press release on MMFs and The Irish Economy (October 2004)

Industry figures comment on the growth of the Irish fund industry to over USD 500 billion.

Bank of England's article on Sterling Money Market Funds (Summer 2004)

Sterling institutional money market funds have, over the past five years, become an important feature of the sterling money market. This article looks at the characteristics of such funds and the instruments they invest in.