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.
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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?
ICC looks to digital to ease trade finance market disruptions
by Ben Poole
Guidance calls on governments and central banks to immediately void the legal requirement for paper-based documentation.
Financial support aims to help Australian companies bounce back
by Ben Poole
The Australian government launches A$500m facility for exporters, while supplier payment terms are under scrutiny in a new proposal.
Industry roundup: 23 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief including CLS, PayFit, SAP, and more.
CTMpulse: BACK TO BASICS: Turning point for corporate treasury?
by Jack Large
Liquidity and working capital management comes to the fore as companies battle for survival
UK SMEs face £20bn HMRC furlough payments cash flow gap
by Ben Poole
An estimated 8 million salaries in the UK will be paid to furloughed employees every month between now and the end of June.
Tackling cyber threats through technology and education
by Ben Poole
IBM and Fernergo partnering on software solutions to financial crime, as Mastercard and Oxford University offer cyber skills programme.
Industry roundup: 22 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief from Basware, Barclays, The World Bank, and Nacha.