Emerging markets could begin rate cuts by mid-2023 – Industry updates: 29 November
by Graham Buck
China goes for gold over dollar; CLOs bounce back from brief selloff; CBA leads in asset finance; Two contenders remain for Citi Banamex
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UK bank Starling bans crypto-related purchases and deposits citing high risk – Industry roundup: 28 November
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
GlobeTopper and Knox Wire announce US$50 million global payment partnership; Digital payments firm PhonePe to acquire BNPL startup ZestMoney.
China to check banks’ liquidity after bonds slump - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #65
by Kylene Casanova
Four news articles covered in a thirteen minute podcast.
Staying on Top of Working Capital - OpenTreasury Podcast #64
by Kylene Casanova
Working Capital Management is usually one of the top three focus areas for treasury in any given year.
Automation, outsourcing, and hiring freezes top of mind for US finance leaders
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Rising recession fears are causing CFOs to focus on automation, outsourcing, and hiring freezes to protect organizational growth and profitability.
South Africa and Sweden follow Fed with rate hikes – Industry roundup: 25 November
by Graham Buck
Sweden raises rate to 2.5%; Trafigura upbeat on Europe's gas; Africa's uneven CBDC progress; UK firms' inventories rise
Indonesia plans OPEC-like cartel for nickel – Industry roundup: 24 November
by Graham Buck
US$1bn ASEAN infrastructure fund launch; Nigerian financial market "inadequate"; Convenience stores target card giants; HSBC: Pound set for 2023 rally
Morgan Stanley’s investment group unveils a US $1 billion climate-focused private equity plan – Industry roundup: 23 November
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Intraday repo transactions, brand-new digital gateway, Germany’s financial authority grants crypto license to Bitpanda.
Six leadership books to hone the ‘most important skill’ for the treasurer of tomorrow
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The most important attribute for the treasurer of the future – leadership – can be honed by reading these books.
TreasurySpring and ICD partner to add Fixed-Term Funds to the ICD platform
by Kylene Casanova
ICD provides intuitive technology and unbiased access to over 350 money market funds and other short-term investment products through ICD Portal.
CME’s expansion will extend to weekly FX options – Industry roundup: 22 November
by Graham Buck
UK-South Africa infrastructure partnership; Downbeat report from Spain’s Cellnex; India ready for retail CBDC pilot; Stenn addresses trade finance gap
RBC collaborates with SWIFT and JP Morgan to offer cross-border payments – Industry roundup: 21 November
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
FTX pursues court intervention, New cutting-edge payment technology, Massive cash clean-up as banks pay back loans totalling 296 billion euros.
Currency volatility is forcing companies to ramp up their FX hedging strategies
by Eric Huttman , CEO, FX-as-a-Service provider, MillTechFX
Against a backdrop of rising currency volatility, companies are adapting their FX hedging strategies to protect their bottom lines.
The FTX filing for bankruptcy, most high-profile crypto financial collapse to date – Industry roundup: 18 November
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
FTX's corporate control deemed ineffective and compromised, AMEX and Square collaborate, Euronet Worldwide and AeTrade join forces.
Investors fear fallout of potential FTX bankruptcy - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #63
by Kylene Casanova
Topics of discussion include FTX’s bankruptcy filing, Australia considering a ban on cyber ransom payments, NatWest supporting increasing dem...
Visit us at the Working Capital Forum
by Kylene Casanova
Plan to drop by and visit CTMfile and Strategic Treasurer’s booth.
China’s regulators ask banks to report on liquidity - Industry roundup: 17 November
by Graham Buck
Embedded finance grows in MENA; India government bonds regain appeal; Microsoft launches supply chain platform; Allianz adds second trade finance fund
Crypto market chaos indicates potential risks for traditional financial markets – Industry roundup: 16 November
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
US banking industry unveils a proof-of-concept for a regulated digital asset settlement platform, ReadyRemit, a new cross-border payment solution.
Critical mandates, challenges, regulations and trends driving corporate treasury
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Enhancing liquidity risk management and being a steward for financial risk management are the most critical treasury mandates prioritized by the CFO.
‘Global Shield’ climate finance launched at COP27 summit – Industry roundup: 15 November
by Graham Buck
Spain's banks pilot digital euro; ASEAN banks unite on payments; South Korea corporate debt liquidity squeeze; HSBC opens new Singapore office
Australia explores prohibiting ransom payments to cybercriminals – Industry roundup: 14 November
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
J.P. Morgan increases presence in Greece with new office and payments team, RBI considers centralized databases over blockchain technology for CBDC.
Neglecting to prioritize cybersecurity and sufficiently train staff likely behind cybersecurity workforce crisis
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
It’s critical that organizations give cyberattacks the focus and resources needed to address the rapidly intensifying cybersecurity workforce crisis.
Euro’s digital currency assessments move forward with Spanish banks – Industry roundup: 11 November
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Major blockchain intelligence firm, TRM Labs, raises US $70 million in Series B funding round to help combat financial and crypto fraud.
Santander places restrictions on payments to cryptocurrency exchanges - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #62
by Kylene Casanova
Nine news stories covered in a 26 minute podcast.