European treasurers prioritise cash flow as risks mount - Weekly roundup: 30 June
by Ben Poole
Corporates risk payment disruption as ISO 20022 deadline nears; Digital euro clears hurdle towards EU negotiations; Goldman cuts US recession risk.
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Factory stockpiling masks fragile global growth in June
by Ben Poole
June's flash PMIs point to a world economy moving at sharply different speeds, with the Middle East conflict distorting both demand and costs.
Payment Readiness: Three Dates to Know for Every Company
by CTM News Team
Companies must meet new ACH compliance rules and ISO 20022 structured payment data requirements affecting global payment processing.
Dollar gains ground as euro outlook darkens - Weekly roundup: 23 June
by Ben Poole
Business travel holds firm as costs climb; UK businesses stay confident as global risks mount; Danish payment providers move kroner clearing to STEP2.
Treasurers build cash buffers as stablecoins stall
by Ben Poole
Treasurers are keeping short-term portfolios anchored in traditional liquid assets and leaving stablecoins largely outside daily liquidity strategy.
FCA softens MMF liquidity plan - Weekly roundup: 16 June
by Ben Poole
Treasurers face wider geopolitical risk map; Goldman sees Fed cuts delayed until 2027; Nordic cross-currency payments go live.
Why CFOs should turn AI activity into measurable value
by Ben Poole
CFOs need to move beyond isolated AI pilots and build more disciplined finance road maps if they want to deliver measurable business impacts.
Working Capital Foundations: Measurement of Efficiency
by CTM News Team
The Cash Conversion Cycle measures working capital efficiency by tracking how quickly cash moves through operations.
Treasurers push banks for practical innovation - Weekly roundup: 2 June
by Ben Poole
CFOs urged to move AI beyond pilots; Corporates lift FX hedging as volatility bites; Project Agorá moves towards live testing.
Treasurers turn defensive as volatility becomes business as usual
by Ben Poole
New research shows the treasury community has become more accustomed to macro shocks, but is not complacent about them.
Working Capital Foundations: Measure of Capital Use in the CCC
by CTM News Team
The treasury definition of working capital measures cash tied up in the cash conversion cycle, targeting optimization rather than extremes.
Global growth slows as shocks spread - Weekly roundup: 26 May
by Ben Poole
Australian shares rise on US-Iran deal hopes; Flash PMIs show growth cooling as prices rise; Long bond yields climb as US rate cut bets fade.
Why treasury matters in M&A
by Ben Poole
Cash visibility, trapped liquidity, FX risk, funding plans and banking structures are a few of the areas where treasury is essential.
Finance pay rises slow as resource pressure builds - Weekly roundup: 19 May
by Ben Poole
US recession risk eases despite oil shock; Global factoring turnover tops €4 trillion; Glencore taps FIS for US$2.55bn receivables securitisation.
Supply chain stress reaches 2022 crisis levels
by Ben Poole
Supply chain strain has reached its highest level since pandemic-era disruption, as the Middle East conflict stokes fresh shortage fears.
Working Capital Foundations: Measure of Solvency
by CTM News Team
Working capital, calculated as current assets minus current liabilities, is a high-level measure to evaluate a company.
Cross-border payments face fragmentation risk - Weekly roundup: 12 May
by Ben Poole
Canada offers US$1bn loans to tariff-hit metal producers; UK business confidence falls but resilience holds; US funds lead equity comeback.
War tests Sweden’s economic resilience
by Ben Poole
Sweden’s economy is set for a temporary slowdown, but low inflation, rising household incomes, public investment and a cautious Riksbank offer hope.
KYC delays push corporates to breaking point - Weekly roundup: 5 May
by Ben Poole
CFOs chase AI margin gains; African supply chains get US$300m finance facility; Kyriba brings stablecoins into treasury workflows.
How to craft compelling treasury and payments content in the age of AI
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury and payments experts and content creators can use these tips to create engaging AI-era content that informs, adds value, and stands out.
Flash data shows war’s growing economic toll - Weekly roundup: 28 April
by Ben Poole
UK backs fintech payments overhaul; Nordic firms scale AI but value still lags; Goldman Sachs sees scope for higher equity volatility.
Rethinking payments fraud: Why it’s a coordination problem, not a control failure
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Payments fraud persists not because controls are lacking, but because coordination falls short. Without aligned response, even robust controls fail.
Payment delays and geopolitics test exporters
by Ben Poole
While war in the Middle East added another shock to the global economy, 75% of firms still expect positive export growth this year.
Treasury and Payments through 2026: Four pressures redefining strategy, risk, and liquidity
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
AI-driven payments fraud, liquidity, capital costs, interconnected risks, and payments as a control layer will define treasury and payments over 2026.