CFOs expect US recession by end of 2020
by Bija Knowles
More than half of North America's CFOs say they expect the US to be in recession by the end of 2020
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What will financial reporting look like in five years?
by Bija Knowles
From machine learning to real-time data and increased digital interaction, financial reporting is about to become unrecognisable
New IFRS 16 standard on leases now effective
by Jack Large
Listed companies could have around $3 trillion worth of possible future payments for leases
Payments Update: stable digital currency; card merchants; instants
by Jack Large
Stable Japanese digital currencies; subscription payments booming; payment card merchants globally; Huawei pay; instant payments
26% of US corporate bonds traded electronically
by Bija Knowles
More than a quarter of corporate bonds traded in the US in the third quarter of 2018 were exchanged on electronic platforms
BI 2019: Explainable AI, natural language to humanize your data, etc.
by Jack Large
Tableau report on Business Intelligence Trends reveals the top 10 BI trends and how critical it will become
TMS solutions need all the data on what is really happening
by Jack Large
Joseph Neu, “The real fail point for treasury management systems is access to underlying data.”
Bad financial decisions cost firms more than 3% of profits
by Bija Knowles
Bad decision-making by management is denting profits by more than three per cent, according to a recent study by Gartner
Global B2B payments are messy, and that’s fine
by Chen Amit , CEO and co-founder, Tipalti
Embracing unique approaches to global B2B payments can strengthen supplier relationships and minimise payment pain
4 ways to make zero-based budgeting a success for your firm
by Bija Knowles
Digitalisation and increased recognition of zero-based budgeting's benefits mean CFOs are considering how it could be used effectively
Vital “How will you” questions for horrible 2019
by Jack Large
How to survive and prosper in the hell of 2019
10 trends to shake up global payments in 2019
by Bija Knowles
A quick summary of some of the trends that will shake up and drive the global payments industry in the coming year
Elcom e-Procurement and eFunding: unique solutions for your supply chain
by Jack Large
Large businesses should consider “Sustainable Procurement” and opportunities on the sales and purchase sides of their supply chain
Top 10 reads of 2018: Fintech, Brexit and CFO behaviour
by Bija Knowles
The 10 best-read articles in 2018 highlight themes of fintech, TMS, treasury apps, payments, cybersecurity, Brexit and CFO behaviour
Natixis launches real-time tracking service for international payments
by Jack Large
Swift gpi based service is available via the Natixis Trade & Treasury Solutions portal so no IT development needed
EC steps up effort on green finance and climate disclosures
by Bija Knowles
The European Council has announced two proposals that aim to bring finance more in line with the objectives of the Paris agreement
Citi launches biometric login for treasury and trade
by Bija Knowles
Citi's corporate clients will be able to log into treasury platforms for desktop and mobile using fingerprint and facial recognition
GPI now 55% of SWIFT’s cross-border traffic
by Bija Knowles
SWIFT's Global Payments Innovation initiative is now being used for most of SWIFT’s cross-border traffic
Have a happy Xmas: minimise your Cyberfraud
by Jack Large
Earn your christmas bonus - use this list of lists to eliminate cyberfraud losses
A new way of measuring recession risk
by Bija Knowles
What are the clues hidden in the financial cycle that can predict that an economic recession is on its way?
Treasury management systems evolving to a new paradigm
by Jack Large
New technology and functionality will redefine corporate treasury
Four ways finance can shake up the organisation
by Bija Knowles
The best practices that have been in place up until this point may no longer be sufficient – here are 4 ways CFOs can help drive change
10 shifts in treasury and payments in 2019 and beyond
by Bija Knowles
East & Partners predict ESG disclosures will be the norm, FX risk management is increasingly strategic and trade finance to go digital
Leibbrandt announces SWIFT departure after seven years
by Bija Knowles
After seven years in the role, SWIFT CEO Gottfried Leibbrandt has notified the board of his intention to step down at the end of June