Bank of England offers more euros to banks as Brexit date approaches
by Graham Buck
Governor Mark Carney warns that EU business are ill prepared for the fallout from a no-deal exit by the UK.
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How should you behave? Have you any ethics? Does your boss have?
by Jack Large
New online guide to Ethics In Banking And Finance from UK Finance and LinkLaters is for boards, non-executive directors, and senior man
UK ‘not yet ready to go cashless’
by Graham Buck
An independent report predicts that within 15 years, cash will nonetheless account for only 10% of all payments.
US corporate finance executives split on economic outlook
by Graham Buck
Few anticipate outright recession in 2019, but talk of an economic slowdown has increased.
C2FO partners with India’s Kotak on working capital management solution
by Graham Buck
The bank says the partnership with C2FO will meet the increased working capital needs of Indian businesses.
Financial services risk professionals see AI benefits
by Graham Buck
A global survey suggests that artificial intelligence has already brought tangible improvements to the financial services industry.
New Zealand a step closer to open banking
by Graham Buck
Payments New Zealand has released a set of standards to accompany technology developed for the initiative.
EU works towards cheaper cross-border payments
by Graham Buck
The majority of the new regulations are scheduled to be introduced this December.
IHS Markit adds OTC derivatives valuation data for FX
by Graham Buck
The time-stamped data can help firms monitor interest rate, equity, forex, credit, commodity and structured product OTC derivatives.
Saxo Bank offers digital access to mainland Chinese bonds
by Graham Buck
The bank says that it has streamlined access to a market that has been difficult for foreign investors to access.
BNY Mellon offers FX and multi-currency product
by Graham Buck
The newly-launched SmartPay Global offers both FX payments and global payments services.
BEWARE: One in 36 mobile devices has high risk Apps installed
by Jack Large
Symantec Internet Security Threat Report February 2019 reveals scary picture world-wide
ACI Worldwide to merge UP Bill Pay platform with Speedpay
by Graham Buck
The group is paying $750 million to acquire Western Union’s US bill pay business.
Standard Bank develops global payments blockchain platform
by Graham Buck
The South African bank is also working with shareholder and partner ICBC to extend the private permission-based ecosystem into China.
In-house bank v. virtual accounts: which one is right for you?
by Jack Large
OpusCapita’s analysis reveals the issues
Twelve Russian banks pilot faster payments system
by Graham Buck
First announced last April, the FPS was introduced by the Bank of Russia on January 28.
Moody’s says UK banks can withstand no-deal Brexit
by Graham Buck
The credit ratings agency said banks could weather the storm, despite the financial impact.
Two years on, Swift’s gpi gains momentum
by Graham Buck
The global payments innovation (gpi) initiative now accounts for over 50% of messaging traffic across the interbank network.
US private equity giants look to ease India’s funding squeeze
by Graham Buck
US private equity giant KKR is in talks with Indian banks on potential partnerships to lend to local firms,
Mastercard and Angaza partner on emerging markets initiative
by Graham Buck
A digital payment solution aims to increase access to solar home systems and water pumps for the world's unbanked.
Germany’s N26 eyes South America market with Brazil launch
by Graham Buck
The challenger bank is already preparing to enter the US market shortly.
Global risk assessment predicts more geopolitical tensions and protectionism
by Graham Buck
Multinationals must contend with growing geopolitical tensions, protectionism and trade disputes, warns Marsh.
EU seeking accelerated adoption of TIPS
by Graham Buck
The European Commission wants more banks to adopt its TARGET instant payment settlement system.
Kyriba joins Citi for faster payments via API integration
by Graham Buck
Kyriba said its API integration with Citi will give clients access to faster payments, more transparency and better standardisation.