Financial reporting should embed key sustainability data
by Bija Knowles
Business has made important progress in improving reporting on key environmental and social goals but much more needs to be done
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Fraud: Scary crime stats; Global economies; Don’t care; McKinsey way
by Jack Large
Terrifying cyber crime statistics; Destabilizing economies; Employees don’t care; Holistic approach needed at all levels
Ripple and Swift’s ongoing battle for global payments
by Bija Knowles
“Ripple is taking over from Swift” – so said Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse in an interview with Bloomberg earlier this month
11 ways you can personally combat climate change
by Jack Large
MarketWatch lists what you can do to help the planet: from solar panels to changing your diet
Payments: Cards remain king; new Amazon Pay; Faster Payments
by Jack Large
Revolution continues as cards dominate mobile payments; Amazon Pay service to be launched; Faster Payments still growing at 20%+
Why green bonds are an essential treasury tool
by Bija Knowles
A study shows that green bonds create long-term value for corporate issuers and also reduce their environmental footprint
HSBC’s interactive treasury map: a useful starting point
by Jack Large
Could be the platform for a whole new level of service and support
Liquidity forecasting – 5 questions to challenge yourself
by Rod Staples , Cash Forecast Architect and Trainer, Staples Consultancy
Consultant Rod Staples’s questions give important pointers for improving your liquidity management
Treasury Leaders Summit 3: Strategic view and implications of Brexit
by Jack Large
Former Deputy Secretary General, United Nations clears the fog on global consequences
Online is main channel for Black Friday purchases
by Bija Knowles
Online is the shopping channel of choice for consumers during the US holiday weekend, but retailers could stand to lose out
E-payment fraud to double by 2023, driven by data theft
by Bija Knowles
Online payment fraud losses could more than double in the next five years, reaching $48 billion by 2023
Treasury Leaders Summit 2: Exciting treasury solutions
by Jack Large
BeScord, CheckRisk, Treasury Spring and Akoni Hub show their stuff
Treasury Leaders Summit 1: PSD2 is end of charging for MT940s
by Jack Large
Roundtable discussion at TLS shows the desperate need for global API standards AND that PSD2 will at least ensure charging
Improved use of technology will ease taxpayer compliance
by Bija Knowles
Better tax software, real-time reporting and data analytics are transforming tax compliance but little progress in global average
How corporate treasurers can make the most of the API economy
by Shahrokh Moinian , Managing Director, Global Head of Cash Products, Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Global Head of Cash Products, Cash Management, Shahrokh Moinian, discusses how vital APIs will be in developmnt of PSD2
AI, Cloud, RPA can cut up to 35% off finance costs
by Bija Knowles
Digital technologies can reduce the cost of financial processes within large organisations, making them leaner and more cost effective
Cyber attackers could target world’s financial markets - report
by Jack Large
SWIFT & BAE Systems cyber threats report shows risky future for securities markets and trade finance
How to create a responsible supply chain
by Jack Large
Automate and have a constant focus and understand what is happening in your supply chain
3 critical stages for implementing financial automation
by Bija Knowles
Robotic process automation promises to speed up and automate financial processes but avoid these three critical points of failure
Tipping point for blockchain-based payments fast approaching
by Bija Knowles
Adoption of blockchain-based payments is reaching critical mass and firms are looking at digital assets for cross-border payments
NACHA faster payments; 4 imperatives for risk management
by Jack Large
NACHA’s Payments Innovation Alliance Defines Criteria for Faster Payments Playbook; What boards and CROs need to do in risk management
Cash flow forecasting is vital ingredient in corporate treasury
by Jack Large
Poor cash flow forecasting is the norm, yet it is becoming more important in the new era of rising interest rates
Fraud to peak this month, devices a weak spot
by Bija Knowles
Fraud is a challenge for merchants as Thanksgiving gives criminals much to celebrate but legacy systems mean even biometrics is a risk
Citi first AFP accredited provider of new SWIFT BSB standard
by Jack Large
AFP service codes accredited provider program which increases standardization in bank reporting, and reduces costs