SWIFT Index shows: economy vibrant in East Africa and each country’s economic health
by Jack Large
East Africa’s intra-regional traffic has increased 19.8% and SWIFT Index now proven as an economic indicator
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How to protect your company from chargeback fraud
by Bija Knowles
Retailers are increasingly offering customers a choice of online shopping and payment channels but this leaves them open to new types of fraud – and online chargeback fraud is a growing area
Can ‘quantamental’ apply in corporate treasury too?
by Bija Knowles
The past year has seen the rising use of a new non-word in investment circles: 'quantamental', a cross between quantitative and fundamental. What does it mean and should corporate treasurers care?
What do ACHs do? The PSD2 corporate opportunity
by Jack Large
USA’s NACHA presents strategic direction statements for their ACH network and reveal payment rails opportunity
Criminal Finances Act will increase corporate risks
by Bija Knowles
GDPR is distracting some companies from focusing on the Criminal Finances Act, which comes into effect on 30 September and could have serious consequences for those that aren't prepared
How finance functions are transforming to drive business results
by Jack Large
PwC's Finance Effectiveness Benchmark 2017 report shows that CFOs will continue to expect “more for less” from their corporate treasury departments
How big is the fintech challenge to incumbent banks?
by Bija Knowles
What are the implications of fintech for the financial sector? This is the question being asked by Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in a consultative document released this week
KYC - everyone looking for a magic bullet
by Jack Large
Costs keep rising as banks try new technologies to get a grip of the problem
Global banks step closer to creating new digital settlement currency
by Bija Knowles
Can a digital currency solve settlement and clearing inefficiencies for global banks? Banks including Barclays, Credit Suisse and HSBC hope to launch the new coin by end of 2018
What are the 3 disruptive financial technologies to watch in 2017?
by Bija Knowles
From blockchain, to APIs, AI, robotics, IoT or digital currencies, what are the three top financial technologies already having an impact on financial professionals?
8 steps to steer your company towards GDPR compliance
by Bija Knowles
There are fewer than nine months before the EU's new data protection rules take effect. Companies that don't comply face steep fines. Are you taking all these recommended steps to ensure compliance?
Fraud update: the nightmare continues, but new technologies offer hope
by Jack Large
Verizon: Almost half of companies fail on payment security; New techologies: use machine learning combined with AI, and behavioural analytics enable companies to fully understand and minimise cyberfraud
Bitcoin Foundation seeks protection from US currency regulation
by Jack Large
Battle for heart and soul of the cryptocurrencies gets serious: Do you believe in cryptocurrencies or not?
65% drop in global capital flows part of new globalisation paradigm
by Bija Knowles
What are the factors shaping the new globalised financial landscape, from China's increasing connectedness to Eurozone banks retreating from cross-border capital lending?
Accounts payables opportunities for improved cash management
by Jack Large
Are you focusing on these key opportunities in A/P?
Hedge accounting brought in line with corporate risk management
by Bija Knowles
The US accounting standards body has released an update on hedge accounting to enable companies to better represent the economic results of their hedging in their financial statements
Are digital currencies/cryptocurrencies really serious?
by Jack Large
Many important questions remain
The Brexit effect on cross-channel supply chains
by Bija Knowles
The UK's decision to leave the EU is already affecting procurement and supply chains. Businesses are seeking to limit damage any way they can
Unlocking cash flow and savings with working capital optimisation tools
by Jack Large
PayStream Advisors report on impact of Accounts Payable Automation, Dynamic Discount Management, Supply Chain Financing and Virtual Accounts
China’s local government debt problem means corporates must be vigilant
by Bija Knowles
Compliance is becoming increasingly important for companies operating in China and corporates are advised to strengthen their compliance processes and monitor local government debt policies
Cyberfraud - it will be your fault. Protect yourself
by Jack Large
Who is responsible: IT? Internal audit? Corporate treasury? Accounts payable? Government? Global regulators?
How is your company coping with the rising cost of employment?
by Bija Knowles
80% of UK businesses are struggling with the rising cost of employing staff - but how can companies offset this rather than passing the cost onto customers or employees?
How will fintech influence the future of payments?
by Bija Knowles
How will card networks react to the rise of large techs in online payments? How will traditional FX solutions compete with fintechs? Will PSD2 drive innovation and will customers adapt?
Use Artificial Intelligence to improve your accounts receivables performance
by Jack Large
BofA Merrill partners with fintech to provide new platform for large/complex companies to maximise A/R performance and FX efficiencies