Two more corporates get behind TCFD climate initiative
by Bija Knowles
Two Japanese chemical firms have this month announced their support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
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The Global Risks Report 2018 - climate change most pressing risk
by Jack Large
Davos World Economic Forum report highlights the growing strain we are placing on many of the global systems we rely on
Swift gpi the building block for Global Liquidity Innovation initiative
by Jack Large
LVMH and FIS successfully complete their SWIFT gpi for Corporates pilot project and open door to new liquidity management opportunities
The business case for investing in global trade automation
by Bija Knowles
Why companies should invest in automating global trade and how to convince senior executives of the benefits
Brexit effect: Use of FX options by large UK corporates is up
by Bija Knowles
The UK's political stalemate creates the right conditions for FX surprises. How can treasurers hedge FX risks over the coming months?
Kyriba purchases FIREapps to create new solution for global FX risk
by Jack Large
Currency fluctuations cost global corporations at least $39B during first half of 2018, highlighting need for single-vendor solutions
BELLIN becomes early adopter of SWIFT gpi for corporates (g4C)
by Jack Large
New service available to all BELLIN customers with Release 19.1 in April 2019
Firms with big inventory/working capital needs at risk
by Bija Knowles
More big firms vulnerable to insolvency – high fixed costs, large inventories and working capital requirements are key risks
SWIFT records highest ever message volume - thanks to GPI
by Bija Knowles
Payment message volumes for 2018 averaged of 31.3 million messages a day, with an all-time high of over 7.8 billion messages a year
World’s top green businesses revealed in CDP A List
by Bija Knowles
CDP has published a list of over 140 corporates recognised as pioneers for action on climate change, water and deforestation
EU ministers meet to bolster anti-money laundering rules
by Bija Knowles
Why a more global approach to money laundering will help to reduce risk within the financial services sector – comment from Trulioo
GTreasury build on growth with new CEO, Renaat Ver Eecke
by Jack Large
Founder Orazio Pater, becomes Executive Chairman, after record-breaking 2018 with 64% year-over-year revenue growth
AI use rises as businesses embrace augmented intelligence
by Bija Knowles
More than a third of organisations have implemented artificial intelligence in some form, according to a survey by Gartner
Developing case for and implementing a global treasury centre in Netherlands
by Christoph Nelischer , Advisory Board Member, Complex Countries
Define scope; review the possible triggers; evaluate whether the advantages apply to your organisation; and then ensure maximisation of
What can virtual accounts do for you?
by Bija Knowles
The next generation of virtual accounts improve visibility and centralisation of receivables but concerns over KYC and tax remain
The Basics of Artificial Intelligence
by Jack Large
Artificial Intelligence gets a vary varied press, listen to one expert’s view on how AI works and what doesn’t, and where is it going
5 ways to position finance as a strategic business partner
by Bija Knowles
Financial executives are too often excluded from strategic decision-making and not perceived as strategic partners
SWIFT publishes new ‘Pay Later’ API standard
by Jack Large
Can you use new API standard to drive uptake of instant loan approvals, increasing payment and borrowing choices for consumers at POS?
Treasurers could benefit from HSBC’s shared ledger FX system
by Bija Knowles
HSBC says its shared ledger FX settlement system could help MNCs with multiple treasury centres and cross-border supply chains
Open Banking cannot be ignored by multi-national corporations
by Jack Large
PwC report reveals that most SMEs and adults will adopt by 2022, even though security is major concern; COULD BE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
5 compliance trends to look out for in 2019
by Bija Knowles
Compliance trends and milestones for larger corporates – according to financial crime and fraud solutions company NorthRow
Smart cash flow forecasting made easy
by Jack Large
TIPCO describe how their cash flow forecasting solution allows corporates to focus on the fun part
Eradicate human trafficking from your supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Tradeshift and FRDM launch anti-human trafficking app for supply chain, noting consumers, investors expect companies to act on this
Make your working capital work harder
by Jack Large
McKinsey’s tips and recommendations