"The financial crisis has paved the way for a return to fundamentals, in particular with respect to the gathering and distribution of liquidity. It has placed banks at the center of the economic game since alternative financing based on leverage effects has shown its limits. This reconciliation of Calyon with its clients has resulted in a record gathering of deposits from corporate clients and in a high level of activity in origination and the placing of bond issues and commercial paper. As a global player thanks to its international network and access to Central Banks and major investors, and benefiting from the creditworthiness of the Crédit Agricole group, Calyon plays a key role in global liquidity circuits in the service of its clients," explains Michel Robert, global head of the Treasury business line.

In this special report, Calyon's professionals explain how clients' cash management needs have changed during the crisis and how Calyon is meeting these needs.

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