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==2022==
*Total views of the Treasurer's Wiki exceed 42 million.
 
==2019==
*[[Advanced Diploma in Treasury Management]] launched, replacing the MCT qualification.
*The [https://www.treasurers.org/ ACT's website] is re-launched, enhancing accessibility and navigation.
 
==2018==
*Total views of the Treasurer's Wiki exceed 23 million.
 
==2017==
*First successful [[CertBALM]]® students receive their UK [[Asset and Liability Management Association]] (ALMA) ACT-accredited qualification.


==2016==
==2016==
*Total views of the Treasurer's Wiki exceed 7 million.  
*New home of ACT learning is launched - the [https://academy.treasurers.org/ ACT Learning Academy].
*Inaugrual Africa conference held in Nairobi, Kenya - [https://blogs.treasurers.org/engaging-with-the-human-in-human-capital-crucial-for-economies-to-live-long-and-prosper/ Engaging with the human in 'human capital'].
*[https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1922602 ACT LinkedIn group] exceeds 10,000 members.
*Revised version of Certificate in International Cash Management (CertICM) launched: [https://www.treasurers.org/professional-standards/qualifications/syllabi/certificate-international-cash-management New CertICM syllabus].
*New route to becoming an [[AMCT]] member launched for more experienced treasurers: [https://www.treasurers.org/professional-standards/exemptions/apel Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)].
*New e-learning series [https://academy.treasurers.org/elearning First Steps in Treasury] launched.
*New [[Award in Cash Management Fundamentals]] launched.
*New [[Award in Cash Management Fundamentals]] launched.
*ACT accredits UK Asset & Liability Management Association (ALMA)'s new CertBALM® qualification: [https://www.treasurers.org/node/322117 ALMA launches new benchmark ACT-accredited qualification].


==2015==
==2015==
*New member service, the [https://www.treasurers.org/membership/careerhub ACT career hub] is launched, providing an online gateway to a host of information, tools and advice to support treasury professionals' career development.
*ACT's qualification structure revised against the [[ACT Competency Framework]] is launched, including the [[Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals]], [[Certificate in Treasury]] and [[Diploma in Treasury Management]].
*ACT's qualification structure revised against the [[ACT Competency Framework]] is launched, including the [[Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals]], [[Certificate in Treasury]] and [[Diploma in Treasury Management]].
*[[The Treasurers Handbook|The Treasurer's Handbook]] wiki edition is launched.  
*[[The Treasurers Handbook|The Treasurer's Handbook]] wiki edition is launched.


==2014==
==2014==
*[[ACT Competency Framework]] launched.
*The [[ACT Competency Framework]] is launched, identifying and mapping the [[Behavioural skills|behavioural]], [[Business skills|business]] and [[technical skills]] needed for different treasury job levels, rising from junior ('tactical') to the most senior ('strategic').


==2013==
==2013==
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*[[CertITM]] qualification embedded in the Sheffield Hallam Masters programme.
*[[CertITM]] qualification embedded in the Sheffield Hallam Masters programme.
*The Treasurer magazine relaunched<ref>[http://www.treasurers.org/thetreasurer The Treasurer magazine] ''www.treasurers.org''</ref>.
*The Treasurer magazine relaunched<ref>[http://www.treasurers.org/thetreasurer The Treasurer magazine] ''www.treasurers.org''</ref>.
*ACT president appointed by BIS to Breedon group to review Finance for Business
*ACT president appointed by BIS to Breedon group to review Finance for Business.


==2011==
==2011==
*ACT launches on [http://www.twitter.com/actupdate Twitter] and [http://www.facebook.com/actupdate Facebook]
*ACT launches on [http://www.twitter.com/actupdate Twitter] and [http://www.facebook.com/actupdate Facebook].


==2010==
==2010==
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*New Certificate in International Treasury Management (CertITM) launched.
*New Certificate in International Treasury Management (CertITM) launched.
*Students can opt to take individual certificate papers.
*Students can opt to take individual certificate papers.
*ACT Middle East established.


==2007==
==2007==
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*Modular exam system launched.
*Modular exam system launched.
*New Certificate in Financial Maths & Modelling ([[CertFMM]]) launched.
*New Certificate in Financial Maths & Modelling ([[CertFMM]]) launched.
*ACT Middle East established.


==2005==
==2005==
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*First Treasurers' Conference, attended by 400 treasury professionals.
*First Treasurers' Conference, attended by 400 treasury professionals.
*ACT Technical Team succeeds in inclusion of essential rules on insider tading in the Market Abuse Directive.
*ACT Technical Team succeeds in inclusion of essential rules on insider trading in the Market Abuse Directive.


==2003==
==2003==
*Resolution passed giving AMCTs the right to vote at members' meetings.
*Resolution passed giving AMCTs the right to vote at ACT members' meetings.
*A Code of Standard Practices for Participants in the Credit Rating Process is published.
*A Code of Standard Practices for Participants in the Credit Rating Process is published.


==2002==
==2002==
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[[File:ACT_Timeline_2002.png|right|100px]]
*E-learning programme for [[CertICM]] launched.
*E-learning programme for [[Certificate in International Cash Management]] (CertICM) launched.
*First tuition school run in Hong Kong for CertICM.
*First tuition school run in Hong Kong for CertICM.
*Policy and Technical team established - focus on [[IAS 39]] and Payments Directive.
*Policy and Technical team established - focus on [[IAS 39]] and Payments Directive.
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==1979==
==1979==
[[File:ACT_Timeline_1979.png|right|100px]]
[[File:ACT_Timeline_1979.png|right|100px]]
*The Association of Corporate Treasurers is formed; inaugural meeting held at Plaisterers Hall
*The Association of Corporate Treasurers is formed; inaugural meeting held at Plaisterers Hall.
*First issue of The Treasurer magazine published.
*First issue of The Treasurer magazine published.


==1978==
==1978==
[[File:ACT_Timeline_1978.png|right|100px]]
[[File:ACT_Timeline_1978.png|right|100px]]
*Normal Tribble and Walter Woodford write 'ACT Now', setting out their ideas and a plan of action.
*Norman Tribble and Walter Woodford write 'ACT Now', setting out their ideas and a plan of action.
 
 
==See also==
*[[Association of Corporate Treasurers]]
 


==References==
==References==


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Latest revision as of 00:35, 5 December 2022

2022

  • Total views of the Treasurer's Wiki exceed 42 million.

2019

2018

  • Total views of the Treasurer's Wiki exceed 23 million.

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

  • The Treasurer's Wiki is launched in June.
  • ACT awarded a Royal Charter[1].
  • CPD scheme launched[2].
  • 'Ones to Watch' published highlighting young treasurers of the future.
  • BIS asks ACT to investigate barriers to developing a UK private placement market.

2012

  • Inaugural ACT Cash and Treasury Management conference in Hong Kong.
  • CertITM qualification embedded in the Sheffield Hallam Masters programme.
  • The Treasurer magazine relaunched[3].
  • ACT president appointed by BIS to Breedon group to review Finance for Business.

2011

2010

2009

  • ACT invited by the Bank of England to chair a working group on Supply Chain Finance.

2008

  • New Certificate in International Treasury Management (CertITM) launched.
  • Students can opt to take individual certificate papers.
  • ACT Middle East established.

2007

  • New MCT programme launched.

2006

  • Modular exam system launched.
  • New Certificate in Financial Maths & Modelling (CertFMM) launched.

2005

  • 10,000th student enrolled.

2004

  • First Treasurers' Conference, attended by 400 treasury professionals.
  • ACT Technical Team succeeds in inclusion of essential rules on insider trading in the Market Abuse Directive.

2003

  • Resolution passed giving AMCTs the right to vote at ACT members' meetings.
  • A Code of Standard Practices for Participants in the Credit Rating Process is published.

2002

2001

  • Corporate membership introduced.

1999

  • Accelerated route to AMCT offered to CIMA.

1998

  • Experience route to Membership ceased. Entry becomes by exam only.

1997

  • The Certificate in Cash Management launched.
  • Associates recognised as members and designatory letters changed to AMCT.

1993

  • ACT (Technical) and ACT (Diploma) first examined.

1992

  • First European conference held in Brussels.

1989

  • ACT establishes its own Part I course to be called ACT (Technical), which later becomes the AMCT exam.
  • FSMD write the new Part II course; ACT (Diploma) which later becomes the MCT exam.

1988

  • First Director General - Gerald Leahy - appointed.

1986

  • ACT in action - first known record of ACT lobbying with effect as John Grout and Gareth Jones succeed in introducing 'permitted and exempt persons' to the Financial Services Bill 1986.

1985

  • First set of students presented with their certificates and prizes at Nomura House.

1984

  • ACT coat of arms and motto 'Prosperity through Stewardship' adopted.

1983

  • Professional Examinations correspondence course launched.
  • 36 students enrolled in the first year.
  • First Annual Dinner with 183 attendees.

1979

  • The Association of Corporate Treasurers is formed; inaugural meeting held at Plaisterers Hall.
  • First issue of The Treasurer magazine published.

1978

  • Norman Tribble and Walter Woodford write 'ACT Now', setting out their ideas and a plan of action.


See also


References

  1. ↑ "Setting standards under Royal Charter" www.treasurers.org
  2. ↑ ACT Continuing Professional Development www.treasurers.org
  3. ↑ The Treasurer magazine www.treasurers.org
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