Instant Payments de-mystified – part 1
by Christof Hofmann , Global Head of Payments and Collections, Deutsche Bank
How the “new normal” in payments is starting to transform corporate treasury
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Western Union partners with Thunes on cross-border payments
by Graham Buck
The partnership is a further boost for Stellar’s blockchain, which will be used to accelerate digital payments between banks.
UK fintech Avrium launches cash flow platform
by Graham Buck
The Edinburgh-based company’s online platform aims to help small businesses and start-ups.
Swift gpi for cross-border payments adds six Spanish banks
by Graham Buck
The sextet represents 85% of the cross-border payments market in Spain.
Visa teams with EMQ for Apac cross-border remittances
by Graham Buck
EMQ’s network and the Visa Direct platform combined aim to provide more choice and transparency for cross-border transactions.
Malaysian SMEs look to alternatives to ease funding squeeze
by Graham Buck
Many of the country’s key smaller businesses need capital injections for growth and are looking to the private sector for funding.
HSBC reveals more detail on ‘Project Iceberg’
by Graham Buck
Plans for a stand-alone digital bank aimed at SMEs to counter competition from online rivals were first revealed last September.
Is treasury really anywhere close to being extinct?
by Jack Large
Reactions to LeanUp’s GerI Westphal article which asked: “Is corporate treasury extinct?”
Interserve’s fall sparks demand for reforms
by Graham Buck
The UK outsourcing group’s move into administration is bad news for US hedge funds and retail investors but different from Carillion
APEXX global payments marketplace launches in Russia
by Graham Buck
The single marketplace for global payments announced that Russia’s three largest banks are now part of its network.
Norsk Hydro cyberattack exposes supply chain fragility
by Graham Buck
Central technology and automation have become crucial to the metals and mining industry, but also makes companies vulnerable to attack.
Australian SMEs stall on hiring, investment as election nears
by Graham Buck
A survey suggests that concerns over the outcome of the federal election, likely to take place in May, is delaying business decisions.
Late payments - UK spring statement to have limited impact UNLESS
by Jack Large
Previse warn that UK Government’s plan to make it easier for tradespeople to get the cash they’re owed will fail, unless enforced
US Fed delay slows same-day ACH payments progress
by Graham Buck
NACHA said that its planned third daily processing window will now not go live until March 2021.
China’s central bank accelerates drive to regulate fintech
by Graham Buck
The People’s Bank of China said that cutting financing costs for business is one of its primary goals.
FIS-Worldpay $43bn merger creates global payments titan
by Graham Buck
The deal is the largest to date in the payments industry, following Fiserv’s recent acquisition of First Data.
MAS to embrace blockchain for international payments
by Graham Buck
Singapore’s central bank has confirmed its commitment to using the new technology under ‘Project Ubin’.
IBM blockchain and Stellar partner on cross-border banking
by Graham Buck
IBM Blockchain World Wire aims to accelerate foreign exchange, cross-border payments and remittances.
New opportunities in cash management
by Kelvin Walton , CEO, TreasuryWise Limited
Evolution of today’s solutions, and the potential for ground-breaking enhancements
How Unilever unlocks trapped cash worldwide
by Jack Large
Unilever’s Silke Reimers shows how releasing trapped cash worldwide takes persistence, patience and constant attention over long term
New liquidity test for Jamaica’s banks
by Graham Buck
The island’s central bank said that elements of both the Basel II and III capital frameworks will be introduced.
Regulatory headaches move to top of treasury risk agenda
by Graham Buck
A survey conducted in North America and Europe suggests that it has become a bigger worry than trade disputes and fraud.
JP Morgan Chase opening 90 new US branches this year
by Graham Buck
The banking giant aims to step up competition with rivals Bank of America and Wells Fargo.
Europe’s PSD2 ‘could re-direct fraud to other regions’
by Graham Buck
The European Union’s stricter requirements for prevention could result in more fraud in the US and elsewhere, claims a report.