Blockchain technology is thriving
by Jack Large
Block chain / Distributed Ledger Technology is being used all over: high value payments; prevention of counterfeiting; smart contracts;
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Walmart creates own supply chain for beef
by Graham Buck
The US supermarket group is working with cattle producers and processors to develop its own supply chain for Angus beef.
Stripe’s billing product makes debut in Europe
by Graham Buck
The US online payments platform provider says that Stripe Billing can help European businesses of all sizes get paid faster.
Equifax buys PayNet, pledges innovative solutions for SMEs
by Graham Buck
The US data analytics and tech company says the deal should produce better access to capital for small to medium-sized businesses.
Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank abandon merger talks
by Graham Buck
After nearly six weeks of negotiations, Germany’s two biggest banks decided the risks and costs of a union were excessive.
Samsung ‘developing own blockchain network’
by Graham Buck
The South Korean electronics group is reportedly working on several projects based around the new technology.
Pérez-Tasso to succeed Leibbrandt as Swift CEO
by Graham Buck
The bank-backed international payments network is promoting its current Americas and UK chief to the top post.
MiFID II seen as improving market access to liquidity
by Graham Buck
Since the new directive was introduced in 2018, Electronic Liquidity Provider systematic internalisers have transformed the market.
Marco Polo blockchain trade adds new members
by Jack Large
BayernLB, Helaba and S-Servicepartner become new members as the global trade finance network expands
Lack of finance ‘costs UK auto firms £25bn in lost revenue’
by Graham Buck
Mid-sized automotive manufacturers are held back due to lack of access to funding, claims a Wyelands Bank study.
Argentex find surprising fall in currency hedging at Brexit time
by Carl Jani , Group Co-CEO, Argentex
Brexit Hedging: the power of the forward contract is being missed; paralysis is the strongest form of speculation
Singapore study sees automation displacing bank jobs
by Graham Buck
Many roles across the city state’s financial services industry are set to be automated before 2025.
‘Blockchain bandit’ exploits weak private keys
by Graham Buck
A security test of the cryptocurrency Ethereum has exposed technology flaws that enabled a thief to access accounts.
China’s EXIM Bank makes $37bn in green loans
by Graham Buck
The Export-Import Bank of China had lent more than 250 billion yuan to green industries by the end of 2018.
BNP Paribas, LianLian Pay partner on China e-commerce business
by Graham Buck
The partnership will offer integrated collections solutions for e-commerce that consolidate online sales and offline mobile collections
Unisys prepares Elevate platform for open banking
by Graham Buck
Originally launched two years ago, the new version of the digital banking software platform has key components for the new era.
Vital ideas for improving forecast accuracy
by Jack Large
Logility Report shows show to handle the dynamics and complexity of cash flow forecasting across multiple supply chains
Fighting fraud: latest advice
by Jack Large
Email vulnerabilities; protecting against payment fraud; beware 3DSecure; fraud underground shop; stopping chargebacks; fraud myths....
HSBC and Walmart launch green finance initiative
by Graham Buck
The US retail giant is joining with the bank to target carbon cuts in its supply chain.
Visa and Wave accelerate cash access for smaller businesses
by Graham Buck
The collaboration will enable Wave customers to receive money in real time.
Treasury consultant Zanders expands with two Nordic offices
by Graham Buck
The Dutch finance and treasury consultancy marks its 25th year with new office openings in Denmark and Sweden.
Citi adds biometric authentication for Apac business clients
by Graham Buck
The bank’s institutional clients in China, India, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam can access the new facility.
Cyber attackers turn attention to smaller businesses
by Graham Buck
Big businesses are still the favourite target, but hackers are increasingly vulnerable warns insurer Hiscox.
Implications of US & global tax reform for MNCs
by Jack Large
A webinar for CFOs and corporate treasurers