Banking on a Low-Carbon Future: Finance in a Time of Climate Crisis
by Jack Large
Time for incremental change is over, now need a transformation in the banking sector
SEB reaffirms international presence
by Ben Poole
The bank says that a changed competitive situation has created business opportunities.
Alibaba.com joins SWIFT gpi for Corporates
by Ben Poole
The company is also working with SWIFT on a new payments-tracking service.
IBM developing world’s first financial services-ready public cloud
by Ben Poole
Bank of America is the project's first collaborator.
GoCardless launches global network for recurring payments
by Ben Poole
TransferWise will power the FX capability within the network.
DBS and Trafigura collaborate with IMDA on open-sourced blockchain trade platform
by Ben Poole
It should cut end-to-end trade document transit time from 45 to 20 days.
Statistics show trade tensions impacting Australian business conditions
by Ben Poole
Business activity softened in October, according to early data from CBA.
Deutsche Bank introduces WeChat on Symphony
by Ben Poole
Chinese corporates will be able to use the WeChat integration in the FX trade process.
Corporate treasury needs to take back control but …
by Jack Large
Being in charge of own destiny is essential. Own coding of key procedures is, and has always been, essential, but how to do it safely?
Scope Ratings notes Santander has strengthened its hand in digital arms race
by Ben Poole
The bank's £350m investment in Ebury follows its successful investment in Getnet.
Fineon Exchange and Aon partner on credit insurance for exports
by Ben Poole
Exporters and funders can access bespoke credit insurance to help facilitate cross-border trade finance.
Apple Pay launched to NatWest business customers
by Ben Poole
The move adds Apple Pay to 1 million business customers in the UK.
ION Treasury targets cost transparency across banking partners
by Ben Poole
TMS provider aims to address the growing need to better manage costs within treasury.
Firms confident despite trade tensions, HSBC survey finds
by Ben Poole
Nearly half of companies are more optimistic than they were in 2018, despite uncertainty over US-China trade relations and Brexit.
Deutsche Bank opens commodity custody services market in India
by Ben Poole
Initial SEBI approval allows for custody services in gold, crude and natural gas, and commodity indices.
PNC issues inaugural green bond
by Ben Poole
Proceeds will fund eligible projects that promote a transition to a low-carbon economy.
Liquid alternative ETFs set for growth, research finds
by Ben Poole
Greenwich Associates projects institutional investment in liquid alternative ETFs climbing to approximately US$114bn this year.
Bank of America invests in cash flow forecasting solution
by Ben Poole
CashPro Forecasting IQ plans to address client pain point.
Late payments: Buyers leave SME suppliers last
by Jack Large
Previse research data shows SMEs are paid a month later than larger suppliers
Continued growth in China cements UnionPay as the world’s largest card scheme; Visa biggest global
by Jack Large
Government-backed financial inclusion programmes driving growth, but UnionPay only represents 1% of cards if China cards excluded
Industry research explores what the 2025 treasurer will look like
by Ben Poole
Journeys to Treasury explores how treasurers can leverage best practices and new technologies to become a strategic business partner.
Report identifies gap between intention and action in ESG efforts among Asian companies
by Ben Poole
Refinitiv data sees Hong Kong companies with the best overall performance in Asia, followed South Korea and India.
EBA calls on the European Commission to facilitate the scaling up of cross-border payments services
by Ben Poole
The EBA report identifies potential impediments to the cross-border provision of banking and payment services in the EU.
Paxos receives SEC go ahead to settle US listed securities
by Ben Poole
Credit Suisse and Société Générale will be the first to use the blockchain-enabled settlement product.