Why Investing in Secured Repo Might be Worth a Second Look
Joseph Bertran
Barriers to Repo Adoption Keep Corporate Cash on the Sidelines
That was a key takeaway from NeuGroup Peer Research in a 2025 survey and focus group session sponsored by TreasurySpring. This NeuGroup Insights Brief highlights the practical and operational hurdles to broader repo adoption, including:
The operational friction of onboarding and documentation
Treasury management system (TMS) integration and workflow challenges
Internal resistance and the need for cross-functional buy-in
With only 8% of survey respondents using repo despite its security and return potential, the research reveals opportunities for platforms like TreasurySpring to bridge the gap—and reshape how corporates manage strategic liquidity.
