Santander launches end-to-end blockchain bond
by Ben Poole
The US$20m bond opens the door to new technology that can make issuing bonds faster, more efficient and simpler.
Volante Technologies offers free SaaS instant payments processing
by Ben Poole
The vendor says any bank, regardless of size, can offer immediate payment capabilities to their customers.
ADCB launches real-time trade finance on dltledgers platform
by Ben Poole
The initial financing supported the physical trade of goods from Canada to Bangladesh.
Mastercard unveils vision to modernise the global B2B payments market
by Ben Poole
Mastercard Track Business Payment Service is first global open-loop commercial service to simplify payments between buyers and sellers.
Tradeteq’s credit scoring system goes live on Singapore’s National Trade Platform
by Ben Poole
Digitised National Trade Platform expected to increase the ability of corporations to access financing to support their trade flows.
Mastercard and R3 partner to develop blockchain-powered cross-border payments solution
by Ben Poole
Blockchain-enabled model to further support banks to deliver a single frictionless real-time payments proposition.
Elavon index finds UK SMEs have positive business outlook
by Ben Poole
SMEs are confident on growth despite challenges of Brexit, cash flow and customer retention.
Gresham adds features to its digital integration platform
by Ben Poole
The latest release of Clareti Integration Studio includes full support for SWIFT Standards MT Release 2019.
BNP Paribas announces strategic partnership with Kantox
by Ben Poole
The partnership aims to help treasurers automate and streamline FX workflows.
U.S. Bank acquires talech to expand digital capabilities
by Ben Poole
The move is to enable the bank to further support businesses in the digital marketplace.
CaixaBank R&D looks to apply quantum computing to Spanish financial activity
by Ben Poole
The bank-adapted quantum algorithm assess capital at risk for financial assets such as mortgage and treasury bill portfolios.
J.P. Morgan’s ‘Volfefe’ index to track market impact of Trump’s tweets
by Ben Poole
The index will quantify the impact of presidential tweets on rates volatility.
Virtual cards for business payments: what’s the hold up?
by Ben Poole
A blog from Adflex looks at why the adoption of virtual cards in the corporate world has been slow.
Singapore initiative helps payment firms access legal services to meet compliance needs
by Ben Poole
The Payments Regulatory Evaluation Programme will connect the payments industry to legal service providers.
Access to funding top priority for corporate treasurers, according to Finastra research
by Ben Poole
Report reveals current challenges and identifies the digital treasury ecosystem of the future, with an open platform model likely.
Progress on blockchain sandbox celebrated in Lithuania
by Ben Poole
LBChain has already had six fintechs test financial products on the blockchain platform.
Instant payments demystified part 4 - SEPA Instant ready for broad corporate usage (Bulk / Batch)
by Michael Knetsch, Director, Business Product Expert - Payments, Deutsche Bank
Concluding article in “Instant payments demystified” series focuses on synergies produced when instant payments combine with batches
Scope Ratings says ECB deposit-rate tiering no panacea for bank profitability
by Ben Poole
A report from the ratings agency highlights the impact that rate reductions are having on European financial institutions.
AFEX and FXD Capital partner to offer end-to-end FX and cash management solution
by Ben Poole
The holistic offering is designed to support corporate treasurers in a time of low interest rates and volatile markets.
Entrust Datacard and JPMorgan Chase partner on email authentication
by Ben Poole
The Verified Mark Certificate is designed to help customers differentiate legitimate bank emails from phishing scams and spam.
Release your working capital and treasury potential
by Gerry Daly, Head of Sales, UK & Ireland, Cashforce
Enhance your whole organisation: harness your data; employ accurate AI based cash flow forecasting; use fast and nimble onboarding
New York State Department of Financial Services approves first gold-backed virtual currency
by Ben Poole
Paxos Trust Company, an existing DFS licensee, is now authorised to offer 'PAX Gold' and 'BUSD' stablecoin
SWIFT adds to its API standards
by Ben Poole
Industry co-operative publishes new API standard for pre-authorisation of funds.
Mastercard joins the Marco Polo network
by Ben Poole
The partnership aims to advance global trade through optimised financing.