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.
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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.
COVID-19 cyber and ESG implications for corporates
by Ben Poole
The employee factor looms large for companies in the fallout from the pandemic crisis.
Industry roundup: 30 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief from BankiFi, Refinitiv, and Schneider.
Protecting cash flow and payments during COVID-19
by Ben Poole
A blog from the ECB looks at how to support electronic payments, provision of banknotes, market infrastructures and cyber defences.
Card companies build on initial COVID-19 response
by Ben Poole
Mastercard and American Express have come out with new initiatives in the past week.
Industry roundup: 29 April 2020
by Ben Poole
Today's headlines include FX losses, AI use in AP, account reconciliation on blockchain, and more.
US economic indicators reveal initial COVID-19 impact
by Ben Poole
Data from Citizens Commercial Banking and U.S. Bank shows the early tumult caused by the pandemic.
Digital banking channels embraced by corporates
by Ben Poole
Digital channels, whether for account opening, trade financing or supplier onboarding, are increasingly essential.
Industry roundup: 28 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring Volante Technologies, RBC, and the British Business Bank.
Treasurers not expecting financial normalcy until early 2021
by Ben Poole
Global Crisis Monitor from Treasury Coalition also shows some reasons for optimism from treasurers.
It’s quantum, baby! Trade finance technology leaps ahead
by Ben Poole
Partnerships between Taulia and J.P. Morgan, and Singapore Management University and Tradeteq, show how the space is pushing forward.
Industry roundup: 27 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief from Deutsche Bank, AvidXchange, Western Union and SurePayd.
The new working practices revolution due to COVID-19
by Jack Large
What senior managers and CIOs need to do to adapt to the new normal
CFOs preparing for revenue decline as unparalleled global recession underway
by Ben Poole
Fitch Ratings has slashed its global GDP forecasts, while a Gartner poll reveals the COVID-19 toll on corporates.
Report assesses initial US bank performance in the corona crisis
by Ben Poole
The report from Deutsche Bank Research suggests the current crisis may pose a greater threat to European banks than those in the US.
Industry roundup: 24 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief from Currencycloud, Sustainalytics, J.P. Morgan, Danske Bank and more.
CTMcast - 23 April 2020: How corporate treasury is going back to basics
by Jack Large
Jack and Ben review last two week’s posts and discussions
FX volatility increasingly needs managing constantly
by Jack Large
How effective is your hedging programme? and do you do 1-t-1 hedging?