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.
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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.
TreasurUp much more than a new treasury and FX hedging platform
by Jack Large
Fintech start up from Rabo dreams big of an extensive treasury platform
Treasurers’ liquidity actions suggest dire economic consequences
by Ben Poole
An AFP survey, underwritten by BMO, finds companies are putting off hiring and capex.
EBA publishes credit risk and market risk updates
by Ben Poole
The updates cover guidelines on credit risk mitigation with the IRB approach and specific reporting requirements for market risk.
Industry roundup: 6 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief looking at business payments, digital trust standards, and PPP loans.
Ethical Payments Foundation targets silo thinking
by Jack Large
EPF aims to join up the silos of disconnected expertise for emerging countries
CFOs and treasurers facing business confidence and interest rate pressures
by Ben Poole
Releases from both Deloitte and Bloomberg highlight the impact the crisis is having on corporates.
Crisis impact on European bank balance sheets revealed
by Ben Poole
A report from Deutsche Bank shows that banks' balance sheets grew substantially in March.
Industry roundup: 5 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring ION, Jack Henry, and GreenBox.
How financial services firms are confronting COVID-19
by Ben Poole
Fitch has assessed the downside scenario for global FIs, while a Deloitte survey shows how firms are learning from the pandemic.
Basel Committee publishes stocktake report on climate-related financial risk initiatives
by Ben Poole
Future work includes analytical reports and developing effective supervisory practices.
Industry roundup: 4 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief covering a spike in corporate ransomware payments, the new EU-Mexico trade agreement, and more.
Rise in cybercrime as fraudsters exploit COVID-19
by Ben Poole
Microsoft and Temenos are the latest to try and address the spike in financial crime.
Money markets demonstrate proof of life
by Ben Poole
MTS launches European money market trading platform, as sustainable mutual funds smash US$2 trillion ceiling.
Industry roundup: 1 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Ripple, SIA, and many more.
Boeing’s actions highlight severity of aviation cash and liquidity turbulence
by Ben Poole
The company's termination of Embraer joint ventures has reduced its cash needs at a critical time.