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.
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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.
How negative rates can jeopardize your IR hedge program
by Jack Large
Hedge Trackers reveal their key derivative hedging practices to survive the negative/low rates environment
Ratings agencies assess the COVID-19 impact on European banks and corporates
by Ben Poole
Scope Ratings' outlook on European banks continues to show downside, while Moody's notes importance of industry sector for corporates.
Blockchain blooming in China’s financial services sector
by Ben Poole
Both Ant Financial and WeBank have announced new projects that use blockchain in innovative ways.
Industry roundup: 21 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring RBC, SmartStream, Mastercard and more.
Deutsche Bank begins roll out of corporate instant payments in Thailand
by Ben Poole
PromptPay uses an account number or corporate tax ID to receive incoming payments.
83% of UK, US and Chinese firms considering alternative trade finance providers
by Ben Poole
Firms are looking for providers that can arrange access to faster and more agile funding to help navigate the effects of COVID-19.
Industry roundup: 20 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Taulia, Nice Actimize, and Funding Circle.
Treasurers in the spotlight to manage COVID-19 business risks
by Ben Poole
Data gathered by Bloomberg and Greenwich Associates highlights how treasury is being asked to be a critical line of corporate defence.
Sustainability is crucial for innovation leaders
by Ben Poole
Lux Research says resource, emissions, and waste reductions are key strategies for success, as ING and Refinitiv enhance ESG efforts.
Industry roundup: 17 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring a ranking of the best FX banks, Facebook's Libra applying for a payments licence, and Danone selecting C2FO.
Card giants unleash COVID-19 war chest to support SMEs
by Ben Poole
Mastercard and Visa's support programmes for small businesses total US$460m
ESG commitments pushing ahead in spite of COVID-19
by Ben Poole
The EU Green Deal seems to still be on track, while Mizuho has announced strict new ESG policies.
Industry roundup: 16 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring DBS, Currencycloud, Fairfax, Deloitte, KyckGlobal, and more.
Cashforce Quick Wins to get control of your liquidity NOW
by Jack Large
Three offerings to: identify cash savings, improve cash flow analysis, and reduce your working capital level required
Supplier systems risk: Think the unthinkable, and protect yourself
by Jack Large
COVID-19 crisis requires new thinking, and a ‘belt-and-braces’ approach to ensure business systems continuity
Industry roundup: 15 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief for Pega, IOSCO, EPA, Kyckr and Citi.
Blockchain and AI unlocking trade efficiencies
by Ben Poole
Exponential technologies are slashing the time it takes to make trade transactions.