Procurement policies should apply to cash
- webmaster8342
- Aug 3
- 2 min read

Why do firms not apply procurement policies to all assets? Procurement policies should apply to cash
Many companies have established procurement policies that require employees to obtain multiple quotes or bids for purchases above certain thresholds. These policies are designed to:
Ensure competitive pricing
Reduce the risk of fraud or favoritism
Comply with regulatory requirements (especially for government contracts)
Maintain transparency in the purchasing process
Procurement practices for most large organizations are well documented, and it has become common practice (based on internal parameters) that comparative quotes for supplies and services is regarded as standard practice.
So why do finance teams NOT do the same for what is arguably one of the most important assets, being cash at bank.
Based on our research, many organizations "flout" or "do not practice" organizational policies on adopting a multi-bank rate selection on cash funds. Part of the reason has been due to the manual effort involved, as well as the important bank relationships.
To avoid issues related to inadequate price comparisons, companies often:
Implement automated procurement systems that require multiple bids
Conduct regular training on procurement policies
Perform periodic audits of purchasing practices
Establish clear consequences for policy violations
For cash and bank deposits, this may not have been easy or practical before.
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Fully automated end to end Request for Quote process on cash funds
Request for Quote accommodating core bank relationships with analytics and performance talking points.
Likwidity is a unique Deposit Platform designed to streamline and enhance the profitability of your cash and investment management through a fully automated Request for Quote process with your preferred banks.
Procurement policies should apply to cash!
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