Business confidence surges to one-year high
by Ben Poole
UK firms are feeling more positive as vaccine rollout and easing of lockdown restrictions start to impact the real economy.
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Industry roundup: 30 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a decision on the format of this year's Sibos, and more.
NatWest and Microsoft offer UK businesses carbon neutral support
by Ben Poole
The bank and the tech firm aim to use digital technology to help UK corporates understand and manage their carbon footprint.
Industry roundup: 29 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including the launch of a supply chain basket bond in Italy, and more.
55% of firms missing 2050 net-zero emissions goal
by Ben Poole
Research from Standard Chartered suggests a lack of finance is hampering corporate efforts to go carbon neutral.
Industry roundup: 26 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including plans for a digital asset-based cross-border payments solution for treasurers, and much more.
What corporate treasury looks like post-pandemic
by Michele Marvin , Global VP, GTreasury
Five trends and vital practices treasurers can expect to play out in 2021
Tata Consumer Products digitally transforms supply chain
by Ben Poole
The company aims to improve planning capabilities with Blue Yonder utilising Microsoft Azure and teaming with Accenture on implementation.
Industry roundup: 25 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including an update on SOFR and the transition from LIBOR, and more.
80% of CFOs want improved capital allocation processes
by Ben Poole
An EY study has found more than half (56%) of finance execs say their capital allocation strategy needs to be completely rethought.
Industry roundup: 24 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including an upgrade to a digital FX trading assistant, and much more.
ICFR driving financial reporting efficiencies
by Ben Poole
Beyond regulatory compliance, a KPMG report finds corporates in Abu Dhabi are benefitting from standardised processes and new business models.
Industry roundup: 23 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a progress report on the transition from USD LIBOR, and more.
91% of UK CEOs concerned about cyber threats
by Ben Poole
PwC research also found 67% of UK CEOs plan to increase long-term investment in cybersecurity and data privacy as a result of COVID.
Industry roundup: 22 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a partnership between Deutsche Bank and TIS on multi-bank treasury solutions, and much more.
65% of SMBs face lending APR of over 8%
by Ben Poole
C2FO's 2021 Working Capital Survey highlights the challenges that smaller organisations are facing, post-pandemic.
Industry roundup: 19 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a survey showing how manual processes are hampering lease accounting for corporates, and more.
Bank boardrooms continue to lack technology experience
by Ben Poole
Accenture reveals only 10% of directors at leading banks have professional technology experience, and 1/3 have no board members with tech experience.
Industry roundup: 18 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a new capital raise for a digital trade finance fintech, and more.
Future of digitising cash
by Marion Laboure , Macro Strategist, Deutsche Bank
Marion Laboure, Macro Strategist at Deutsche Bank examines the future of digital cash
The Greensill paradox
by Reformed Banker , Strategic Management, The Bank
Takeaways for corporate treasurers from the Greensill debacle
Deutsche Bank executes world’s first green hedge with Continuum
by Ben Poole
The transaction used a specifically designed green hedge framework, with second party opinion issued by Cicero Green.
Industry roundup: 17 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a German-headquartered corporate selecting TIS' cloud-based payments platform, and more.
90% of Asia-Pacific C-suites see M&A growth opportunities ahead
by Ben Poole
With Asia-Pacific M&A intentions at their highest since 2017, most C-suites think the region will enable significant growth over the next three years.