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      Welcome to CNS Overview

      This article introduces new CNS Treasury users to the platform’s main navigation, outlining each module’s purpose and the first steps to get started.

       

      Getting Started with CNS Treasury – Part 1: Navigation Overview

      Welcome to CNS Treasury. This is the first article in our ten-part onboarding series designed to help you understand the key features of CNS, how to navigate the platform, and how to use it confidently in your daily work.

      1. Introduction to CNS Navigation

      When you first log in to CNS Treasury, you’ll see the View Reports screen.
      The navigation menu runs down the left-hand side of the screen and can be expanded or collapsed. This menu gives you quick access to all modules, dashboards, and settings.

      2. Key Navigation Sections

      Below is an overview of the main sections you’ll see in the navigation panel.

      View Reports

      • Access all key reports, including:

        • Hedge Accounting reports

        • Blotter

        • Mark-to-Market (MTM)

        • Performance Summary

        • Interest Rate reports

      • These reports are particularly important for monthly tasks such as reconciliations.

      Dashboard

      • View market data in a variety of formats.

      • Includes:

        • Different data sources

        • Charts

        • News stories

      FX Module

      • View your FX markets dashboard.

      • Use the Forward Calculator (pre-trade tool) to assess forward rates.

      • Review all FX-related data in the system.

      Hedge Accounting

      • See which instruments have been hedge accounted.

      • View your hedge accounting strategies.

      Money Markets

      • Access the money markets dashboard.

      • Review data on:

        • Interest rate swaps

        • Loans

        • Deposits

        • Facilities

      Commodities

      • View all commodity hedges and exposures.

      Client Profile

      • Switch between different entities.

      Client Import

      • Upload bulk data from spreadsheets, including:

        • Trades

        • Exposures

      Administrator

      • Access platform settings.

      Settings

      • Additional configuration options, primarily for the FX Dashboard.

      • Will be covered in a later part of this series.

      Glossary and Guides

      • Access definitions and help resources directly within CNS.

      3. What’s Already Set Up for You

      Before your first login, the CNS team will have:

      • Created your entities in the system.

      • Loaded your exposures.

      • Loaded your trades.

      • Set up counterparty automation.

      • Configured hedge accounting logic.

      4. Recommended First Step

      Bookmark the CNS Treasury site in your browser so it’s quick to access.
      You can then easily:

      • Check FX rates each morning.

      • Review exposures on a weekly basis.

      • Run mark-to-market reports as needed.

      Next in the Series

      In Part 2, we’ll explore the View Reports section in detail, including how to run, filter, and export your key reports.