Deutsche Bank goes back to basics with new Guide to Trade Finance
by Jack Large
Deutsche Bank has released its Guide to Trade Finance, outlining the fundamental practices and rules critical to the trade finance
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What does COVID-19 mean for the climate change battle?
by Ben Poole
Two new research reports explore the impact the pandemic is having on efforts to tackle climate change.
Hiring and IT spend on the corporate chopping block
by Ben Poole
COVID-19 is forcing finance departments to make some tough spending cuts, according to Gartner research.
Industry roundup: 15 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring BNP Paribas, Moody's Capital Markets Research, and Global Reach.
The fundamental question for your CEO: What is your transition plan to reach net zero?
by Jack Large
Two sessions at the ACT’s virtual International Treasury Week showed that climate change is the no. 1 problem not the COVID-19 pandemic
Financial professionals predict painful recovery
by Ben Poole
AFP survey predicts the crisis lasting three quarters or more, Gartner data reveals lack of CFO planning for second wave of COVID-19.
Digital trade finance hits new milestones
by Ben Poole
Baosteel and Rio Tinto complete first deal on Contour, while Traydstream integrates with Finacle TradeConnect.
Citi show digital channels and increasing digitisation are pivotal in continuity of business
by Jack Large
Digital onboarding for Citi’s institutional clients expanded to 37 Countries in all regions and shows working remotely is no barrier
Industry roundup: 14 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief, today looking at B2B payments, COVID-19 loan schemes, and much more.
CapellaFX: the system that fully integrates end-to-end FX Risk Management Workflow
by Jack Large
Hedge Trackers demonstrate how have added FX data aggregation to provide a comprehensive, fully end-to-end FX Risk Management Workflow
Digital fraudsters increase attacks against multiple industries during pandemic
by Jack Large
TransUnion quarterly global fraud analysis also examines the types of fraud targeting businesses and where it originates
Deutsche Bank outlines ambitious sustainability targets as green tech market surges
by Ben Poole
The bank has committed to at least €200bn of sustainable financing and investments by 2025.
Mastercard launch promises enhanced working capital management
by Ben Poole
The Mastercard Track Business Payment Service has gone live in the US ahead of its global rollout.
Industry roundup: 13 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring Barclays, Treasury Prime, Conferma Pay and many more.
Ripple enters the ISO 20022 fray
by Ben Poole
It joins the ISO 20022 Standards Body less that two months after SWIFT pushed back adoption of the standard for cross-border payments.
Instant payments to free up liquidity in Denmark
by Ben Poole
The country's Export Credit Agency and Tradeshift have partnered to unlock liquidity in the supply chain.
Industry roundup: 12 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief covering free cash analytics tools, external financing, B2B payments and more.
European Commission ramps up fight against money laundering and terrorist financing
by Ben Poole
Its six pillar Action Plan aims to ensure that EU rules are more harmonised and more effective.
UK emergency loan schemes under pressure as new lenders added
by Ben Poole
Allied Irish Bank, The Co-operative Bank and Starling Bank are to join existing Bounce Back Loan Scheme accredited lenders.
Industry roundup: 11 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief covering supply chain finance, digital payments, invoice payments and more.
CTMcast - 7 May 2020: State of corporate treasury, Ethical Payments Forum, & treasury systems future
by Jack Large
Jack, Ben and Paul Stheeman review CTMfile’s posts over the last week
Major digital and legislative changes transforming critical activities of tax and finance
by Ben Poole
EY survey finds 85% of companies anticipate an increased workload from emerging digital tax filing requirements.
Citi releases first ESG report
by Ben Poole
Global loan market associations have also issued new sustainability guidance documents.
Industry roundup: 7 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring Contour, Finovate Capital, the AFP, and more.