Singaporean banks reveal ESG’s key role in financial services
by Ben Poole
An SGX-NUS-KPMG study found escalating stakeholder expectations and tax incentives among the top drivers pushing sustainability in the sector.
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Industry roundup: 27 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including the latest central bank to test the potential for CBDCs, and more.
African trade finance saw US$5bn in portfolio outflows when COVID hit
by Ben Poole
A report from the African Export-Import Bank and partners notes that despite the outflows, opportunities exist.
Industry roundup: 26 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a new instant payments system in Saudi Arabia, and much more.
Can crypto become a viable payment alternative for corporates?
by Laurent Descout , CEO and Co-founder, Neo
May not be the right time for treasurers to look to Bitcoin and its peers as a solution to their payment issues
No ‘run’ on prime MMFs when COVID-19 hit
by Ben Poole
ICD data informed the portal provider's comments to the SEC on potential money market fund reform measures.
Industry roundup: 23 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a TMS heading to the cloud, and much more.
Transforming accounts payable with Bank of America
by Ben Poole
The bank's Complete AP automated solution integrates with accounting and ERP technology to deliver process enhancements for corporates.
Industry roundup: 22 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring Citi integrating Mastercard Send, and much more.
Lendlease issues second green bond in five months
by Ben Poole
CBA's institutional bank played a role in meeting the increasing demand for sustainable finance.
Industry roundup: 21 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including the launch of Mastercard Track Business Payment Service in the UAE, and more.
UK targets fintech support as Bank of England eyes CBDC
by Ben Poole
Plans from the UK Treasury and BoE aim to boost the country's fintech and financial services.
Industry update: 20 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a successful USD/CNH cross currency basis swap referencing LPR and USD LIBOR, and much more.
Three key questions for suppliers participating in supply chain finance programmes
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
Is your SCF programme treating your suppliers fairly?
Liquidity-fuelled IPO markets break records
by Ben Poole
An EY report finds Q1 2021 global IPO volumes rose 85% and proceeds rose 271% year-on-year.
Industry roundup: 19 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including BNY Mellon adding cleared repo to its investment platform, and more.
Making KYC checks easier for corporates
by Ben Poole
KYC checks can be a source of inefficiency for corporates with multiple banking partners. SWIFT’s KYC Registry aims to streamline these processes.
Industry roundup: 16 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including soaring volumes for the US ACH Network as businesses abandon cheques, and much more.
PwC enlists fintechs for digital banking platform
by Ben Poole
The professional services giant has teamed up with 10 UK fintechs to develop a platform that is designed to be embrace the future of banking.
Industry roundup: 15 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a digital AP solution, and much more.
58% of UK companies back pace of lockdown easing
by Ben Poole
Lloyds Bank research found 66% of companies say they can now operate at close to full capacity with the latest restrictions lifted.
Industry roundup: 14 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a report on whether working from home made markets more efficient, and more.
J.P. Morgan integrates SWIFT’s inbound payments tracking service via APIs
by Ben Poole
The bank's customers can use the service to track their incoming payments in real-time from the moment they enter the SWIFT gpi network.
Industry roundup: 13 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including Coupa Software's new Japanese joint venture for business spend management, and more.