Treasury prioritises innovation, integration over B2B payment cost
by Bija Knowles
Corporate treasurers actively want to experiment with new technologies and they want more payments integration, according to a survey by Ixaris Technologies
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Nine practices for better capital-investment management
by Jack Large
Achieve project and portfolio NPV improvements of well over 10% within a year
CFOs concerned about IFRS 16 lease accounting compliance
by Bija Knowles
Almost half of corporate c-suite executives are concerned about their organisation's ability to implement the new US standards for lease accounting, IFRS 16 Leases
Outsourcing specific activities not just whole functions = future of treasury?
by Jack Large
Thomson Reuters Drafting Assistant shows how to more efficiently and accurately draft key legal documents and DocuSign enables digital signatures
57% of big corporates engaging with blockchain
by Bija Knowles
Nearly six out of 10 large corporations are actively considering or are in the process of deploying blockchain technology, according to a study by Juniper Research
AFP survey shows corporates still conservative on cash positions
by Bija Knowles
Corporate financial professionals are apprehensive about the economic prospects and are therefore accumulating cash and short-term investments
How to solve the mystery of bank billing
by Bridget Meyer , Senior Director, Redbridge Analytics
Why are bills for treasury services so confusing?
How to select the right Supply Chain Finance partner
by John Perego , Supply Chain & Working Capital specialist, Perego Associates
The difference between selecting a good supply chain finance partner verses an excellent partner is, doing the right work upfront. John Perego explores some of the things to consider
4 cybersecurity myths that will help you better protect key corporate data
by Kylene Casanova
Companies need to ask key questions about their cybersecurity strategy: which data is most at risk; how much should you spend; and what are the non-technical ways to protect data?
Is an integrated US Faster Payments System solution ever going to work?
by Kylene Casanova
US Federal Reserve publishes their Faster Payments Final Report - Call for Action, BUT “This report is a product of the task force and does not reflect the official views or positions of the Federal Reserve System”
Treasurers/CFOs wanted to provide feedback on UK’s new payments architecture
by Kylene Casanova
The UK's Payment Systems Regulator is calling for all users of payment systems to respond to a consultation on changes to the UK's payment systems – deadline is 22 September 2017
Economic insecurity is fertile ground for digital innovation
by Kylene Casanova
Global political and economic uncertainty are creating a new breed of digital innovators, according to a survey of IT executives from 86 countries
‘Belt and Road’ bolsters support for RMB as its use in global payments declines
by Kylene Casanova
Fewer than two per cent of global payments are done in renminbi but the currency still has strong support. SWIFT identified five factors contributing to the Chinese currency's success
Payment systems evolution keeps on coming
by Kylene Casanova
Cheque imaging in UK; are e-wallets the end game? Apple accepts PayPal; Chinese going global
Is your approach to climate-related financial risk protective or proactive?
by Kylene Casanova
Could climate risk pose the next threat to global financial stability? This is a very possible scenario, according to a member of the High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance
Fraud prevention: latest research and tips
by Kylene Casanova
Telltale signs; contactless fraud; eyetracking technology; money laundering; cutting off terrorist funding; cost of fraud prevention
EPC poll suggests C2B is best SCT Inst use-case
by Kylene Casanova
The European Payments Council (EPC) recently ran an online poll asking the public to choose what they think is the best use for the forthcoming SEPA Instant Credit Transfer scheme (SCT Inst)
Is lack of focus the biggest problem in corporate treasury today?
by Kylene Casanova
Banks and corporates often forget choosing what NOT to do is as important as choosing what to do
Businesses ready to spend to stay competitive in 2017
by Kylene Casanova
Top finance executives at global enterprises are finally feeling optimistic about their companies' growth, according to the 2017 Global Business & Spending Outlook
What opportunities does EPC’s SEPA Instant Credit Transfer open up?
by Kylene Casanova
Why bother when SCT Inst goes operational in November 2017?
Regulatory change and IT investment is greatest worry for US and Asia-Pacific executives
by Kylene Casanova
The biggest regulatory challenges for companies include adapting to regulatory changes, improving data aggregation and allocating resources to ensure compliance
Islamic bond issuance is growing despite market jitters
by Kylene Casanova
The issuance of global Islamic financial instruments has more than trebled in the past decade but many challenges remain, including liquidity. Could this market interest corporate treasurers?
Which Supply Chain Finance program is right for you?
by John Perego , Supply Chain & Working Capital specialist, Perego Associates
With the rise in popularity of supply chain finance it is important to be able to determine which of the many solutions best suits you, John Perego explores the options
EC public consultation aims to cut cost of cross-border payments in EU
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on transparency and fees in cross-border transactions in the EU in non-euro currencies