Baltic Treasury Association: A New Voice for Treasurers in the Region

The Baltic Treasury Association (Baltrea) was established in January 2025 with a clear purpose: to elevate the treasury profession across Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Founded by treasury practitioners, Baltrea is driven by a vision to foster excellence, encourage collaboration, and promote innovation within the treasury community.

Over the past decade, the Baltic states have demonstrated remarkable economic growth. From a corporate treasury perspective, three key trends have emerged. Firstly, traditional corporate businesses in the region have expanded internationally, creating increased demand for treasury management capabilities. Secondly, the Baltics have become a hub for fast-growing startups that design solutions and products for global markets from the outset. This requires companies to plan and invest strategically in technology to support their scale-up phase. Lastly, the region has attracted a growing number of global shared service centers, many of which include treasury operations, further increasing demand in international treasury expertise.

The association’s mission is to support professional development, share best practices, and provide a strong platform for dialogue among treasury professionals. Baltrea also seeks to represent the voice of Baltic treasurers in broader European and global conversations about the future of corporate finance.

In line with this ambition, Baltrea was accepted to join the EACT Board as an observer in April 2025. This partnership marks an important step in contributing to thought leadership in the profession and strengthening international ties.

On the local front, Baltrea has already hosted two successful networking events in Riga and Vilnius. These gatherings brought together professionals to explore key topics such as FX risk management, cash flow forecasting, and treasury strategy. The strong turnout and engagement confirmed the region’s appetite for community and knowledge sharing.

The next major milestone is our full-day treasury conference, planned for September 12 in Vilnius. We expect to welcome around 150 participants for a day focused on insights, inspiration, and meaningful connections. Treasurers from across Europe are invited to take part - whether as attendees, speakers, or contributors to the discussion.

Our community has already grown to include more than 100 members, and we are working toward a goal of reaching 200 by the end of the year. Membership is open to anyone with a connection to the Baltics, whether through heritage or business. We especially encourage finance professionals such as finance directors and accountants who handle treasury responsibilities, even without a dedicated treasury function, to join and benefit from the shared expertise and support we offer.

Should you like to learn more about the Baltics Treasury Association, please visit our website www.baltrea.eu or connect with association representatives Alexander Ilkun or Evaldas Balkys.