Payments update: global move from cash and cheques; Ripple; Apple Pay
by Jack Large
Payment type market shares; Ripple revolution; smartphone as POS; Apple Pay lack of progress
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GDPR and NIS: Risks and opportunities in data security
by Bija Knowles
GDPR is just 10 weeks away but many organisations are not doing all they can to protect data privacy – and some are even missing out on opportunities through fear of collecting too much data
Fearless Girl’s first birthday: how should companies encourage diversity?
by Bija Knowles
State Street's Fearless Girl turns one today – and the statue's sponsor State Street says there has been progress, as more companies appoint women to the board. But more needs to be done
Should you rethink your risk management strategy?
by Bija Knowles
Compliance costs have soared in the past decade but this case study from IBM suggests there are huge benefits for corporates who rethink their global risk management strategy
How stop the decline of correspondent banking?
by Jack Large
Standardising and improving due diligence and KYC is the key, but will these initiatives REALLY work?
SMEs look to invoice finance to solve cash flow problems
by Bija Knowles
UK businesses are increasingly turning away from mainstream bank finance to deal with issues such as late payment, cash flow uncertainty and business expansion
Is your corporate reporting in line with the SDG agenda?
by Bija Knowles
A study of the world’s biggest firms shows that few are aligning their corporate reporting with the international sustainability agenda – this is a missed opportunity according to new research
Be ready for a career change from corporate treasury?
by Jack Large
Harvard Professor, “It’s true that new technology often destroys existing jobs, but it also creates many new possibilities through several different channels.” But is future bright for corporate treasury??
5 leaps forward on horizon for instant payments
by Bija Knowles
Progress towards instant payments gathered pace around the world in 2017, with around four national systems introduced. What can we expect in the rest of 2018 and beyond?
Data can help CFOs overcome their own biases – Deloitte
by Bija Knowles
You would expect a close correlation between capital expenditure and return on investment – but studies show this isn't the case, as human bias often gets in the way of rational decision-making
From dull numbers to smart data: A new era of cash visibility is dawning
by Hubert Rappold , TIPCO Treasury & Technology GmbH
Building on information that is now more readily available than ever before, advances in technology help create new insights for corporate treasurers
690 million mobile money accounts = huge business opportunity
by Jack Large
GSMA’s 2017 report on ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money’ shows global impact of greater financial inclusion and the new markets
To pay or to train? Ransomware attacks on the rise
by Bija Knowles
Ransomware attacks are becoming more common and companies of all sizes are at risk – but the answer could lie with training for employees
Why treasurers need to be cool cats
by Bija Knowles
Are you an emotional treasurer? If so, you might be at more risk of giving away sensitive security information
Does correspondent/partner banking have a future?
by Jack Large
Yes, but e-commerce ecosystems could change the landscape dramatically
US corporates aim for cash repatriation in Q2
by Bija Knowles
Repatriation of cash to the US is back on the agenda for CFOs and treasurers, with 63 per cent planning to repatriate cash in 2018. TMS upgrades and short-term cash investment also a priority
2 in 3 CFOs satisfied with outcome of automation
by Bija Knowles
Automation is set to bring more efficiencies to treasury: CFOs this year will prioritise the three key areas of visual analytics reporting, upgrading technology and developing professional skills
Should behavioural biometrics be used in corporate treasury department?
by Jack Large
Behavioural biometrics is now effective, proven, and long lasting
SWIFT announces GPI progress
by Bija Knowles
SWIFT announced today that almost half of SWIFT GPI payments are completed within 30 minutes and almost all are done within 24 hours
Address investor concerns to secure long-term financing - survey
by Bija Knowles
Business must address the concerns of cautious investors if they're to attract long-term investment – and investors see cybersecurity as a priority investment area, while CEOs focus more widely
87% plan to divest in next two years to fund digital growth
by Bija Knowles
Divestments are a strategic imperative for senior corporate executives in every sector and an EY survey found that 87 per cent of companies plan to divest within the next two years
Don’t trust anyone - check them out, particularly your vendors
by Jack Large
7 questions from ProcessUnity you need to ask whether your Vendor Risk Management systems and processess are good enough
Just 6% of procurement leaders have full transparency of supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Lack of supply chain visibility, a dearth of digital skills and Brexit/NAFTA uncertainty are some of the challenges facing procurement leaders
What goals should corporate treasury set itself to cut carbon impact?
by Jack Large
No travel? More efficient systems and supply chains? Improved payment systems? What else?