Mobile wallets drive e-commerce growth
by Bija Knowles
Research confirms what we already suspected: in-store purchases are decreasing as e-commerce gains popularity – but mobile proximity payments are becoming more widespread
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CFO top risk for 2018: our organization’s ability to react
by Jack Large
Protiviti research on Executive Perspectives On Top Risks in 2018 shows corporates cannot afford to manage risks casually on a reactive basis and no mentions of corporate treasury
Four EU initiatives to deepen Economic & Monetary Union
by Bija Knowles
Even as the Brexit process progresses to stage two of negotiations, the European Commission is making clear its focus on building and reinforcing its own economic alignment
6 ways to tackle insider threats to your cybersecurity
by Bija Knowles
Hackers aren't always to blame for corporate security breaches. Research suggests that two in five data breaches are not caused by external cybercriminals but by an 'insider threat'
The shape of technology in 2018
by Bija Knowles
We're constantly urged to innovate, digitalise and automate, even as technology's pace of change is hard to keep up with. Deloitte's Tech Trends 2018 should help keep updated with key trends
British industry urges rapid action to avoid ‘no-deal’ Brexit
by Bija Knowles
Walking away from Brexit negotiations would be “an act of gross irresponsibility”, putting jobs at risk while also risking EU-UK data flows, which underpin UK economy
Why corporates need disruption and diversity at the top
by Bija Knowles
Corporate boards lack diversity in terms of skill sets and mindsets, preventing them from keeping pace with the evolving business environment, according to research by Deloitte
KYC: Outsourcing is the answer……?
by Jack Large
BUT: who is responsible? Who pays? What happens when the service is hacked? Who owns the data?
How will you use SCTInst?
by Bija Knowles
The EPC has listed 20 examples of how businesses and individuals will use the Eurozone's new real-time payments mechanism, the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer Scheme (known as SCTInst)
Hacking is a huge industry; do you have a grip on cybersecurity?
by Bija Knowles
Panellists in the 'Fighting fraud' session, at BNP Paribas's Cash Management University in Paris last week, said that the problem is probably even bigger than we imagine
Hot on the heels of the digital revolution
by Bija Knowles
Embracing the changes that come with e-payments can make treasury relevant to the customer experience, as discussed by two corporates in the auto sector and oil sector.
Innovation will bring opportunities, not just automation
by Bija Knowles
Almost a quarter of jobs will be automated in the next seven years, but do we tend to be overly alarmist about this? It's possible that technology will create as many jobs as it takes away
New and important ideas for preventing cyberfraud
by Jack Large
A button to report suspicious e-mails, use hackers to expose your vulnerabilities, real-time monitoring, biometric authentication + prevention methodologies
SWIFT: new service bureau in India and report RMB’s global decline continues
by Jack Large
Marketplace to become Service Bureau of SWIFT in India, RMB share now down to 1.46%
Payment systems update: Mobiles to become point of sale and much more
by Jack Large
Payment card revolution, Earthport, NACHA, Cash role, Apple Pay, WeChat, UK Faster Payments
Easier responsible investing with more customizable and detailed analysis
by Jack Large
Thomson Reuters boosts ESG monitoring and socially responsible investing capabilities in Eikon
Business networks vulnerable to evolving ransomware
by Bija Knowles
Corporate networks and business users are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, with more than a quarter of ransomware attacks in 2017 targeted at businesses
Seven principles for effective financial statements
by Bija Knowles
Irrelevant data or lack of data are some of the key communication errors financial professionals make in disclosures to investors – a report outlines how six companies took steps to improve
9 facts to clarify how PSD2 will affect security and e-payments
by Bija Knowles
A fact sheet published by the European Commission explains how the payments directive will pave the way for innovation and enable a safer payments environment for consumers and businesses
Europe not so cashless after all
by Bija Knowles
Some recent research challenges the view that we're well on our way to becoming a cashless society dominated by mobile shopping, card payments and online commerce
The dark side of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
by Bija Knowles
There are some pretty good reasons to avoid having anything to do with the cut-price spending splurge but retail businesses take a double-hit of discount fatigue and increased fraud risk
EU banks in better shape – but NPL levels still at historical highs
by Bija Knowles
Further progress is needed on non-performing loans in Europe, according to the latest European Banking Authority report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU banking sector
Cybersecurity is Achilles heel of Asian corporates
by Bija Knowles
Nearly half of all Asia Pacific corporates have experienced a cybersecurity threat in the past year but only 15 per cent are certain no breach has occurred
Road ahead to Brexit becomes clearer
by Bija Knowles
Earlier this week we had the first concrete action that provides a sample of what lies ahead on the road to Brexit