Industry roundup: 4 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring Deutsche Bank approved to be a primary dealer in China, and more.
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US treasurers cautiously optimistic entering Q2 2021
by Ben Poole
Data from the Association for Financial Professionals shows US firms built cash in Q1 2021 at a significantly lower rate than the previous quarter.
Industry roundup: 30 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a report on the uncertain future of supply chain finance funds, and much more.
Inside Tesla treasury’s Bitcoin moves
by Ben Poole
The company's CFO spoke this week about the firm's approach to the cryptocurrency, as it was revealed a sale of Bitcoin had netted a US$101m profit.
Industry roundup: 29 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a new bank-backed, blockchain-based entrant in cross-border payments, and much more.
Role of corporate treasury expands as ESG operations and investing dominates
by Jack Large
Going strategic and focusing on ESG in your company is vital for mankind’s survival
The US$6.16bn cost of FX headwinds
by Ben Poole
Kyriba’s Currency Impact Report for Q4 2020 shows the cost of currency volatility on North American and European corporates.
Industry roundup: 28 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a new sustainable trade financing facility from Deutsche Bank, and more.
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.
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.