Tradeweb ICD Portal wins “Best Investment Portal” and client North Coast Holdings wins “Best Liquidity Solution” in the 2026 TMI Awards!
The following article was written by Tradeweb Managing Director Tom Britton as part of the 2026 Treasury Management International (TMI) Awards Report. You can access the full awards report here.
In Homer’s Odyssey, one of the most difficult parts of the journey is not the open sea, but the narrow strait guarded by Scylla on one side and Charybdis on the other. There is no outright ‘safe’ passage – any path chosen leads to some degree of risk. One can only keep a steady hand on the helm, accept that risk cannot be avoided, only managed, and understand that progress will require you to choose a course, but also have the wherewithal to adapt as the landscape shifts.
This setting will feel familiar to many treasury teams reflecting on their experiences from 2025. It was a year of difficult decisions shaped by a growing level of geopolitical and economic uncertainty and rapid technological change – with pressure arriving from multiple directions all at once. As a result, innovation, speed, resilience, and control all had to be balanced and recalibrated in real time against rising complexity and costs.
But despite the daily pressures that virtually all practitioners across the industry continue to face, the stories from this year’s 2026 TMI Awards demonstrate that many treasury teams have done far more than simply keep their heads above water. In fact, they’ve proven once again that periods of high uncertainty often serve as a catalyst to drive meaningful change, evolution, and progress. Although the volatile nature of modern markets leaves little room for error, it’s during these periods that skilled practitioners can achieve some of their most impactful improvements. We’ve seen this play out in years past, and we’re witnessing it again today.
Although the volatile nature of modern markets leaves little room for error, it’s during these periods that skilled practitioners can achieve some of their most impactful improvements.
Looking ahead, the rest of 2026 is set to see more tidal uncertainty. Alongside macro developments, AI continues to evolve at speed, reshaping expectations around what treasury teams can automate, analyse, and deliver. Meanwhile, digital assets and tokenised products are moving steadily from abstract debate into practical consideration. At the same time, volatility across FX markets, supply chains, tariffs, and counterparty risk has remained central in shaping day-to-day decisions, rather than sitting quietly at the periphery.
Against this backdrop, it’s clear that both strategic and digital evolution within treasury and finance will be fundamental to success. But technology alone is not the answer. What matters just as much is judgment: choosing the right tools and workflows, building the right teams, and adopting strategies that reflect the specific realities of each organisation.
This year’s award winners exemplify that balance. Their achievements are not simply about implementing new systems or embracing innovation for its own sake, but about delivering tangible improvements under real-world constraints, often while navigating a volatile landscape that leaves little room for mistakes. They demonstrate what strong treasury leadership looks like when conditions are complex and the margin for complacency has disappeared. On behalf of Tradeweb, congratulations to all of this year’s winners and nominees. Your work reflects the depth, professionalism and adaptability of the treasury community as a whole. We wish all winners and readers a safe, rewarding and productive 2026 – and recognise that the contribution made by treasury teams everywhere continues to matter more than ever.
