Corporate actions to improve global water management
by Bija Knowles
CDP data shows more companies than ever are monitoring and tracking their water use and innovating in this area
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UK = indicator for payment system developments globally?
by Jack Large
Faster payments and debit cards booming, as paper decline continues
Impact of rising rates on US corporate debt
by Bija Knowles
How big is the so-called corporate debt bubble and how could this affect individual companies?
Getting businesses paid, instantly service is going global
by Jack Large
Previse raises US$7million to start the transformation of global B2B commerce to instant payments
Five ways to boost CFO-board rapport
by Bija Knowles
These communication skills and practices help CFOs interact and develop a healthy relationship with board members
Compliance modernisation to pick up pace in next 12 months
by Kylene Casanova
About 50% of compliance functions will be modernised in the coming 12 months but IT guidance and support will be crucial
US state financial professionals call for digital strategy
by Bija Knowles
Public sector audit, comptroller and treasury professionals in the US say state entities lack a clear and coherent digital strategy
Instant payments top of treasury wish list
by Bija Knowles
Real-time payments in online banking is the innovation that will have the greatest positive impact on corporate treasury
‘Watershed moment’ to boost female careers in finance
by Bija Knowles
Financial services must act now to support women in senior positions, with three key strategies for improving opportunities
Corporates turning to non-bank fintech for treasury needs
by Bija Knowles
71.5% of the world's biggest firms use a non-bank fintech provider for at least one of their key treasury and banking needs
Automation could tackle rising cost of SOX compliance
by Bija Knowles
Most companies are not taking advantage of technology that automates some of the processes for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
API revolution continues with two new US standard APIs being tested
by Jack Large
API standardization industry group launches online community to support adoption of standardized APIs AND release two APIs for testing:
Procurement: Get basics right then automate
by Jack Large
Procurement should be strategic and not just about buying at the lowest price, says Brian Shanahan, CEO and founder of Informita
HSBC to ease CFO’s capital markets burden with MyDeal
by Bija Knowles
HSBC has announced it will make its capital markets deal app, MyDeal, available to corporate clients later this year
5 areas influencing the cyber threat landscape
by Bija Knowles
Cyberattacks on organisations and infrastructure are likely to increase in number and scale, with five key areas driving the growth
NA + European firms lose $22.93 billion due to FX in Q1
by Jack Large
FiREapps Q1 2018 Currency Impact Report shows EUR most affected; North American MNCs in far better shape
Are you ready to exploit instant payments in Europe?
by Jack Large
SWIFT has passed all compliance checks required to offer customers seamless connectivity to TIPS via SWIFTNet Instant from go-live date
Managing a successful spin-off
by Bija Knowles
Divestments are best done quickly but certain strategies should be in place to make sure the separation creates value
Legitimate procurement + accounting letters? Or cyberattack?
by Bija Knowles
Hundreds of corporates have been receiving what appear to be real procurement and accounting letters – actually sent by cyber criminals
Fintech payment services appealing to Asian corporates
by Bija Knowles
Asian corporates are increasingly attracted towards payment services from non-bank providers, amid record investment growth in fintechs
New Thomson Reuters US Treasury & % rate swaps pricing
by Jack Large
Definitive source for USD interest rate swaps RCM 19901 - the price discovery and global % risk rating - enhanced by collaboration with
Battle of trade finance blockchain platforms hots up BUT…
by Jack Large
Trade finance platform expansion continues with each bidding for new members, but can they talk to each other?
94% of CFOs struggle to find employees with digital skills
by Bija Knowles
Digital transformation means new skills are needed in the finance department – but the majority of CFOs face recruitment difficulties
Is your transfer pricing approach ready for BEPS?
by Bija Knowles
Corporate finance departments have to navigate the disruptive changes brought by BEPS – these four questions focus on the main issues