EQUATE recognized for developing top Middle East Treasury Solution

Nayef Al-Smairi (center), receiving the award.

KUWAIT CITY, July 15: Integrated financial systems have earned EQUATE Petrochemicals Company, a global producer of petrochemicals, the award for “Best in Class Treasury Solution in the Middle East” at the Adam Smith Awards 2018 organized by Treasury Today.

Through the efforts of EQUATE’s treasury, the world’s second largest producer of ethylene glycol went from managing its treasury using basic tools to developing and devising its own state-of-the-art treasury solution with scalable and integration capabilities.

EQUATE’s CFO Dawood AlAbduljalil, said: “Our treasury transformation, progress and development is per global best practices as an

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independent capable organization. This treasury transformation will strengthen the EQUATE Group’s financial performance as a holistic petrochemical enterprise with presence in various parts of the world. We look forward to continue our growth and advancement in all relevant fields as part of the Group’s continuous achievements.”

During a ceremony in London, the award was received by EQUATE’s Treasury Specialist, Nayef Al-Smairi.

The solution enables the Group to centrally manage all global bank accounts, trade with banks, submit payments, in addition to empowering it with more governance and control. Furthermore, this strategic solution integrates the treasuries of the EQUATE Group, including MEGlobal’s subsidiaries. EQUATE developed the solution in partnership with a number of banks and other financial organizations, including SWIFT, FIS, 360T, Serrala, Accenture, Zanders, Citi Bank, and Deutsche Bank.