What to do about payables automation
by Jack Large
How modern companies are automating payables, improving working capital, and leveraging electronic payments
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How to minimise horrendous payment card chargeback costs
by Jack Large
Research shows that in USA in 2017 chargebacks cost $31bn of which merchants bear nearly two-thirds of cost, and that for every dollar disputed, merchants and issuers can incur $1.50 more in costs
SWIFT: A quarter of all cross-border payments now over gpi
by Jack Large
Set to be the standard for all cross-border payments made on the SWIFT network by the end of 2020 & ensuring Ripple remains marginal player?
Six methods to create a secure password (you’ll actually remember)
by Jack Large
Peace of mind for your online life
Green evaluations - time to turn over a new leaf?
by Jack Large
S&P Global Ratings Green Evaluations are essential in benchmarking your green performance and your green bonds
Businesses taking lead in climate change response in US and UK
by Jack Large
Key lessons in issuing a green bond. Climate change concerns in both corporates and consumers are igniting private-sector clean-energy acceleration
European CFOs optimistic but with less enthusiasm
by Jack Large
Plan capital spending and hiring despite uncertainties as risk appetite and uncertainty levels remain static while skills, cyber security and protectionism dominate list of concerns
Seven steps to better accounts receivable
by Bija Knowles
Too many companies treat accounts receivable (AR) as an afterthought but in doing so, they overlook opportunities – establishing an excellent order-to-cash process is essential
Trinity TMS enhance their IFRS hedge accounting and Value At Risk
by Jack Large
Partners are an essential part of the Trininity solution
Supply chain support key to closing UK’s productivity gap
by Bija Knowles
The supply chain could be a key way of tackling the UK's productivity gap, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses
LIBOR will end, IT IS NOT GOING TO CONTINUE. Get ready for all the extra work and changes
by Jack Large
ACT Annual 18 Conference debate showed how much work remains to be done by banks, regulators and corporate treasury departments in the move to the new benchmarks
Fraud prevention rates rise as cybercrime tactics evolve in Europe
by Bija Knowles
High use of mobile devices and evolving fraudster tactics in Europe may be behind a rise in cybercrime attacks but rates of prevention and detection have increased 30 per cent year-on-year
Businesses lead way to reduce carbon footprint and stay competitive
by Bija Knowles
US companies increasingly see the reduction of their carbon footprint as a key strategy for long-term resilience, growth and keeping customers, suppliers and investors happy
Outdated bank tech undermines corporate-bank relationship
by Bija Knowles
The inability of banks to keep up with the digital standards of consumer platforms such as Amazon or Uber is damaging the relationship between banks and their corporate clients
Treasurers in 2018: more engaged, satisfied, strategic
by Bija Knowles
The ACT's annual report paints a picture of corporate treasurers who are more satisfied and engaged with their roles, are more highly skilled and have greater interaction with the board
Green and sustainable finance starting to actually save money/increase returns
by Jack Large
#ACTAC18: This year’s discussion showed how the move to green finance is accelerating BUT much more needs to be done
Growing use of ETFs among European investors
by Bija Knowles
European institutional investors are integrating exchange-traded funds (ETFs) more deeply into investment processes and strategies
Collaboration with c-suite needed to ‘wake up’ supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Many supply chain executives are not leveraging their c-suite counterparts to improve supply chain functionality and transform it into an engine for new growth
ACT Conference highlights: Brexit Britain to 21st Century Treasury
by Bija Knowles
Today the UK's Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) kicks off its two-day annual conference in Liverpool's King's Dock
Cargill cuts trade finance turnaround time on R3’s Corda
by Bija Knowles
A trade transaction on behalf of agriculture business Cargill has been successfully carried out using R3's blockchain platform, Corda
New CTMdirectory - makes browsing for products and services a delight
by Jack Large
Annual subscription gives corporate treasury suppliers and advisers access to 1000s of viewers world-wide for only a few £100s/year
New EU rules on money laundering and terrorist financing
by Bija Knowles
The Council of the EU has today adopted a directive strengthening EU rules to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing
US tech giants stop reporting overseas cash holdings
by Bija Knowles
Some of California's biggest tech giants have stopped reporting their overseas cash, Bloomberg reports
Treasury is prime target for cyber-criminals
by Bija Knowles
While most corporate treasurers say their companies are implementing basic security measures, serious gaps in corporate cyber defence remain, according to a report by the EIU