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
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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
HSBC launches Liquidity Management Portal
by Jack Large
New digital platform makes it easier for clients to view and self-manage their liquidity
Are you ready for real-time liquidity?
by Jack Large
Deutsche Bank report proposes a “Global Liquidity Innovation Initiative”
What CFOs talk about on earnings calls
by Bija Knowles
Gartner analysed first half US earnings call transcripts from 110 S&P 500 firms, showing record cash flows driving growth in dividends
NEWS ROUNDUP: encompass; PrimeRevenue & BankUnited
by Jack Large
Encompass launches new KYC feature; PrimeRevenue adds new bank to their ecosystem
Ransomeware: DON’T pay cybercriminals, it will only encourage them
by Jack Large
One and a half years after its epidemic, WannaCry ransomware still tops list of most widespread cryptor families and ransomware
Highest levels of uncertainty reported by UK CFOs
by Bija Knowles
With uncertainty rising and risk appetite declining for CFOs in Europe, UK has highest levels of concern for revenues, risk and hiring
ROUNDUP: EBA; Citi; Deutsche Bank; Citi; Cashforce
by Jack Large
EBA Pan-European Reqest-to-Pay; Citi notional pooling in NL; Deutsche Bank cheque processing; Cashforce survey still open; Citi China
CFTC tackles reform of ‘unduly complex’ cross-border swaps
by Bija Knowles
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a white paper setting out how cross-border swaps can be reformed
Fraud best practice: multi-faceted 24/7 vigilance is only answer
by Jack Large
Latest solutions: Adopt strategic approach; Imposter fraud prevention; Treasurer’s role in cybercrime prevention; Cutting out ’sleeping
When will business ever take WCM seriously?
by Jack Large
Latest PwC annual global Working Capital Study shows businesses are not “Unlocking cash” and lists HOW TO RELEASE YOUR CASH
Reporting on sustainability factors just got easier
by Bija Knowles
The SASB has codified the first industry-specific sustainability accounting standards covering 77 industries
Transaction blind spot between procurement and finance
by Bija Knowles
Lack of visibility and poor data exchange on orders, invoices and payments is the biggest challenge between procurement and finance
Large companies driven by own WC needs, not their suppliers
by Jack Large
PwC annual global Working Capital Study 2018 found that main reason for implementing SCF programmes was to improve their own WC
Corporate reporting bodies commit to aligned sustainability
by Bija Knowles
The group committed to more alignment of sustainability reporting frameworks and integration of non-financial and financial reporting
New platforms to help businesses simplify/digitize payment processing
by Jack Large
Transactis & Cash Flow Solutions combine; new Santander® Enterprise Payment Link
Future-proof your business with a sustainability programme
by Jack Large
Can the Terra approach to financial technology and investment change the way banks think about energy transition?
TreasuryXpress eliminates bank connectivity barriers for corporate treasurers
by Jack Large
Partners with Envestnet | Yodlee, a data aggregation and analytics leader, to provide a true digital, SaaS model
Solving the oncoming treasury department staffing crisis and ……
by Jack Large
How can corporate treasury departments generate respect?