TripActions launches corporate travel management and payments solution
by Ben Poole
‘TripActions Liquid’ is backed by Silicon Valley Bank, Goldman Sachs and Comerica Bank.
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MUFG partners with Sydney Airport to deliver first ESG-linked US private placement
by Ben Poole
Coupon payments on the financing can vary two-ways according to the performance of the borrowers' sustainability and ESG metrics.
European Parliament challenges ECB over green policies
by Ben Poole
It calls for ECB policies to better reflect environmental and climate goals.
Commercial cards trump petty cash for UK businesses
by Ben Poole
HSBC data finds UK businesses increasingly opting for commercial cards for their day to day spending and expenses.
UBS launches ‘Future of…’ series of white papers and investment solutions
by Ben Poole
The series starts with a Future of Waste white paper and investment offering, including a framework for 'waste reduction bonds'.
Santander Group agrees to acquire merchant services company Elavon México
by Ben Poole
The group will provide acquiring and payment services to merchants, enabled by its global merchant platform.
The Coca-Cola Company records 58th consecutive annual dividend increase
by Ben Poole
The company's board has also elected Kathy Loveless as vice president and controller.
Dynamic cash management discourse hits London
by Ben Poole
The ACT Cash Management Conference in London tomorrow will cover a range of critical treasury issues.
Paxos begins settling US securities trades for Credit Suisse and Instinet
by Ben Poole
It is the first time that blockchain-enabled settlement has been used in a live environment for US listed securities.
ACA makes payment and fraud risk assessment service available
by Ben Poole
The service's consultants includes specialists in payment fraud, cybersecurity, and technology risk.
Cashfac cash flow forecasting app adds open banking functionality, rebrands
by Ben Poole
Under the SlideBy name, the app now connects to four UK banks
Sweden’s Riksbank to test technical solution for the e-krona
by Ben Poole
The pilot project is the next step in its assessment of central bank-issued digital currency.
BofA turns attention to employees of corporate clients
by Ben Poole
Financial Life Benefits, a suite of workplace benefits and solutions, will be available to staff of the bank's US corporate clients.
Deutsche Bank research notes increasing relevance of green bonds in the corporate bond market
by Ben Poole
In 2018 and 2019, around half of green bond issuance came from either corporates or financials.
SWIFT to host open API hackathon in Africa
by Ben Poole
The hackathon is open to developers working in the financial sector across Africa to identify new solutions for cross-border payments.
EBA shows banks’ progress in planning for failure, but issues remain
by Ben Poole
Report says banks should take advantage of positive market conditions to close €178bn shortfall.
Kyriba launches payments network for global CFOs
by Ben Poole
The network is designed to combat payments fraud, centralise payments, and unlock organisational efficiency.
Bottomline’s purchase of Experian Payments Gateway provisionally clears CMA
by Ben Poole
A UK Competition and Markets Authority investigation finds the transaction does not raise competition concerns.
What is next for Swift’s booming global payments innovation service?
by Jack Large
Extending global coverage, new international instant payments functionality and stop/recall service
Gunvor renews US$725m sustainability-linked facility
by Ben Poole
Per the deal, Gunvor received a discount on its interest rate as sustainability targets were met.
Standard Chartered pledges US$75bn to sustainable development goals
by Ben Poole
The bank also commits to net zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2030.
Citi joins Contour trade finance network
by Ben Poole
The announcement comes as Contour moved into full commercialisation last month following two years of pilots in 14 countries.
Deutsche Bank invests in Sri Lanka
by Ben Poole
The bank is targeting corporate clients with a new digital FX platform.
ING selects Tradeteq to distribute commodity trade finance exposure to non-bank investors
by Ben Poole
Global investment manager Federated Hermes is also using the platform.