INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS - State of B2B Payments: Brazil
by CTM News Team
Brazil B2B Payments: Advanced but Underutilized Digital Technology, Facing Inefficiencies and Fraud.
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UK business investment trails other G7 members – Industry roundup: 18 June
by Graham Buck
BNY Mellon rebrands; Canada, ADB launch C$360m climate fund; Yale team focuses on improving supply chains; Moody's warns on Pakistan's debt
Confronting AI mismanagement: A call to action for companies
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The consequences of AI mismanagement could be severe or disastrous, so organizational leaders and their workforce should act swiftly to prevent it.
Just 29% of firms are ready for ESG data to be assured - Industry roundup: 17 June
by Ben Poole
Bank of Ghana uses digital credentials in cross-border trade; Dollar to stay “stronger for longer”; BNP Paribas and BPCE form strategic partnership.
Manufacturing activity worldwide jumped in May - Industry roundup: 14 June
by Ben Poole
BIS and MAS develop climate risk platform blueprint; Citi and Emirates NBD launch 24/7 USD cross-border payments in the Middle East.
Fed dampens US rate cut expectations – Industry roundup: 13 June
by Graham Buck
Brazil inflation setback; Technical glitch hits RBI facility; BlackRock “seeks private-debt partners”; HSBC boosts stake in China JV
Citi launches real-time funding for corporates - Industry roundup: 12 June
by Ben Poole
Pakistan instructs banks to adopt digital SCF solutions; Mastercard commits to 100% e-commerce tokenisation by 2030 in Europe.
France‘s snap election rattles investors – Industry roundup: 11 June
by Graham Buck
Saudi Arabia joins Project mBridge; Help planned for US small businesses; Apple joins forces with OpenAI; Shangri-La Asia issues first panda bond
Notable types of payment fraud treasurers and CFOs should watch
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Knowledge about prominent existing and emerging types of payment fraud serves as the first crucial step in fraud detection and prevention.
Fed to focus on sustaining economic expansion - Industry roundup: 10 June
by Ben Poole
Aussie SMEs see fastest new business expansion in two years; Only 56% of US FIs currently offer faster payments; Are bond investors too complacent?
Cash segmentation changes for treasurers amid shifting interest rates - TREASURY NEWS #132
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta and Paul Galloway discuss cash segmentation, global debt, AI in cross-border fraud, and US digital wallets.
Geopolitics, trade and AI present the biggest risks to multinationals’ growth - Industry roundup: 7 June
by Ben Poole
Further performance divergence between European manufacturing and service sectors; Securities lending revenue down 16% YoY in May.
ECB set to follow Bank of Canada with rate cut – Industry roundup: 6 June
by Graham Buck
Australia's Q1 economic growth at 0.1%; China plans carbon measurement standards; Bloomberg offers T+1 FX fixings; IFC, HSBC aid Mexico supply chain
European payment leaders bullish despite lost business from international challenges - Industry roundup: 5 June
by Ben Poole
Risk managers ask for more firepower; Australia issues inaugural AU$7bn green bond; Payments approach a competitive differentiator for merchants.
Article series: Asking the right questions to enhance various corporate treasury activities
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
This article series explores key questions corporate treasurers should consider to optimise various treasury activities and make smarter decisions.
Flexible Pricing - The key to Unlocking Incremental Volume
by CTM News Team
Flexible pricing and proprietary rates can unlock incremental volume and growth in dynamic B2B relationships.
Modi set for third election victory as India’s economic boom continues – Industry roundup: 4 June
by Graham Buck
Challenges for Mexico's new leader; Turkey's economic growth strong; US$4bn platform for emerging markets; Malaysia invests US$100bn in semiconductors
Adapting and future-proofing cash segmentation for treasurers amid shifting interest rates
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Amid shifting interest rates, treasurers should revisit cash segmentation and grasp money market fund reforms to seize yield-enhancing opportunities.
British business confidence at highest level since 2015 - Industry roundup: 3 June
by Ben Poole
Investors like companies that are onshoring their operations; HSBC launches payment pre-validation for businesses; Türk Eximbank scores €1bn facility.
Swift launches AI pilots to tackle cross-border payments fraud - Industry roundup: 31 May
by Ben Poole
73% of businesses struggle with payment delays; Swedbank sets climate target for shipping portfolio; GTreasury adds BMO to API connectivity suite.
South Africa to hold rates ahead of election result – Industry roundup: 30 May
by Graham Buck
ABN Amro acquires German bank; Global debt “has risen to US$315 trillion”; N26 blames regulator for lost growth; IFS-PwC UK sustainability venture
Digital wallets in the US get business bump - Industry roundup: 29 May
by Ben Poole
Geopolitics primary factor affecting corporate FX hedging; Is China's rebound for real?; Surecomp showcases collaborative eBL process.
10 pivotal questions for corporate treasury to improve cash forecasting practices
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Corporate treasurers must ask the right questions to enhance their cash forecasting proficiency and precision.
China beefs up semiconductor sector with US$47.5 billion funding – Industry roundup: 28 May
by Graham Buck
US aims for rare earths self sufficiency; Boeing’s cash flow situation worsens; South Africa’s ‘Big Four’ banks target China; German economy rallies