Tech vs turbulence: how finance leaders are rewriting the playbook
by Ben Poole
Finance leaders are tightening their grip on cash while doubling down on technology investments.
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Leading Practices in Treasury: Bank Relationship Management - TREASURY NEWS #148
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta talks with Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer about Bank Relationship Management in this kickoff to the new series.
4 Ways to Strategically Manage Cash Flow
by Dean M. Leavitt , Founder & CEO, Boost Payment Solutions
Discover how finance leaders are tackling today’s cash flow challenges with strategic tools and insights to improve visibility, stability, and growth.
ESG influence on corporate cash investing slumps - Weekly roundup: 6 May
by Ben Poole
Factoring volume dips 3.9% but optimism holds steady; FIS launches cloud-native treasury platform to boost real-time cash visibility.
Technology-sector treasurers deserve a bigger seat at the table
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Technology treasurers’ limited influence hampers cash flow predictability; greater interdepartmental collaboration can enhance financial performance.
Trade under fire: firms scramble to counter tariff risks
by Ben Poole
While more than 80% of firms are actively managing tariff risk, the majority believe trade barriers are here to stay.
US corporate cash pile edges higher as acquisition spend cools - Weekly roundup: 29 April
by Ben Poole
APAC cross-border payments to reach $23.8 trillion by 2032; Why the euro is strengthening; Increased limits drive US instant payments surge.
Relentless criminals keep payments fraud attacks on organizations elevated
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Legacy payment methods and AI-driven scams fuel payments fraud. Treasury teams with training, tools, and technology can outpace tenacious criminals.
Payment fraud remains pervasive globally as sophistication increases
by Ben Poole
Corporate payments fraud remains a costly and persistent threat with wide-reaching financial consequences.
2025 Tariff Impacts and Treasury: Navigating Uncertainties - TREASURY NEWS #147
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Pushpendra Mehta and Craig Jeffery discuss how treasurers can prepare for risks from tariffs and related uncertainties.
B2B Interchange 101: Leveraging Data to Optimize Cost of Card Acceptance
by Dean M. Leavitt , Founder & CEO, Boost Payment Solutions
Learn how B2B interchange works and how data can reduce card acceptance costs.
Cyber and compliance push average business losses to $98.5m per year - Weekly roundup: 22 April
by Ben Poole
J.P. Morgan maintains 60% US recession risk as tariffs hit sentiment and growth; Komgo launches trade finance platform for corporates.
What Treasurers must know about AI in Retail and CPG supply chains in 2025
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Retail and CPG firms will scale AI investments in 2025 as it tackles key pain points and helps build more responsive supply chain operations.
UK CFOs turn defensive as geopolitical risks and cost pressures mount
by Ben Poole
Finance leaders at the UK’s largest businesses have entered 2025 with a markedly defensive outlook.
Tariffs hit North American supply chains as Asian output holds firm - Weekly roundup: 15 April
by Ben Poole
Banks boost trade finance tech spending to drive efficiency and growth; UK investors bought the dip in US equities but nerves are clearly visible.
Corporate treasury’s investment plans for 2025
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The ICD survey shows that treasurers plan to hold more cash, diversify liquid investment holdings, and invest in treasury management systems in 2025.
Finance leaders turn to automation as cash flow pressures mount
by Ben Poole
Finance professionals are adopting AI and automation at increasing scale to overcome liquidity constraints and operational complexities.
What Is DSO? A Beginner’s Guide to Reducing Days Sales Outstanding
by Dean M. Leavitt , Founder & CEO, Boost Payment Solutions
Boost’s virtual card solution reduces DSO through automated payments, faster processing, fewer late payments, and improved AR efficiency.
2025 Tariffs and Treasury: Measuring the impact and navigating uncertainties
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Companies are preparing for new tariffs, and treasury’s strategic actions—investments, automation, and collaboration—can reduce tariff-induced risks.
Corporates step up FX risk management amid global uncertainty - Weekly roundup: 8 April
by Ben Poole
US tariff rate exceeds Goldman Sachs’ expectations; All global service sectors signal growth; ION platform to streamline corporate payment processes.
CFOs facing AI productivity paradox
by Ben Poole
Despite AI's promise for enhancing efficiency, many organisations struggle to turn investments into material improvements in worker productivity.
Goldman Sachs revises down year-end S&P 500 forecast - Weekly roundup: 1 April
by Ben Poole
China, Singapore and Middle East interoperable digital trade pilot completed; CRM technologies are most valued in the finance function.
Digital payments adoption: APAC and North America’s contrasting trends
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
APAC leads in digital wallets, while North America remains reliant on card-based payments in the move to a digital-first payments landscape.
March PMI data sees resilient demand meet rising caution
by Ben Poole
While private sector output improved in the US, Eurozone and UK, confidence in the economic outlook continued to falter.