SCF: UK exporters support; Tradeshift teams with banks; ICC - Rethinking Trade report
by Kylene Casanova
ICC: Some 61% of banks report more demand than supply for trade finance in the global market
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Fees and FX rates are main cross-border payment worries for companies
by Kylene Casanova
The majority – 58% – of companies use just one bank for all their global payment needs. But is this the right approach? A survey looks at the main challenges companies face in cross-border payments
Retailer’s DHport platform marks beginning of a new era of global digital trade?
by Kylene Casanova
International traders, suppliers, and wholesalers can use all the traditional cross border trade with comprehensive foreign trade services through single retailer platform. 7 day transactions now = 7 minutes
It’s still tough for women in the financial world
by Kylene Casanova
Just 13 per cent of the biggest US companies have female CFOs and women in the financial sector tend to have worse pay and harsher disciplinary conditions
Default risk versus late payment risk
by Brian Shanahan, Founder & CEO , Informita
How to have effective credit risk procedures AND good collection processes
Using RegTech for compliance survival
by Kylene Casanova
Thomson Reuters team up with Logical Construct to offer visibility of key legal and economic terms and risks hidden within their legal documentation
How Europe will achieve its green financial future
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has outlined its strategy for a green financial system, with targets for low carbon, resource-efficient and sustainable investments for businesses and in financial markets
Late payment is endemic worldwide: Who’s playing the invisible bank?
by Kylene Casanova
Euler Hermes survey shows global average 64 days DSO and 21% over 90 day
EU prepares for SEPA Instant Credit Transfer
by Kylene Casanova
With five countries expected to adhere to the Instant Credit Transfer scheme, as well as 600 payment service providers, SCT Inst is expected to take off dramatically in the coming years
How to limit financial impact of a cybersecurity breach
by Kylene Casanova
From a stock price tumble, to losing customers and millions in revenue loss, there are some preventative actions against a cybersecurity attack that companies can't afford not to put in place
New cryptocurrency world: Mothership makes cryptocurrency markets accessible
by Kylene Casanova
New Estonian e-residency cloud hosting platform & wallet for blockchain services for EU businesses and Estonian e-residents
E-payments can tackle shadow economy
by Kylene Casanova
The shadow economy cost the EU €160 billion in 2014 but the onward march towards electronic payments is one of the main ways countries are tackling the problem
Cash holdings edge upwards as finance professionals stop chasing yield
by Kylene Casanova
US companies are increasingly holding on to their cash, as delayed corporate tax reform and geopolitical tensions dampen optimism in America's corporate sector
Reducing late payments is a joint effort that can benefit all
by Kylene Casanova
Asda reduces payment terms to SMEs to 14 days as they “work more effectively with their supply base”
Strange, but true: Checks/Cheques still matter everywhere
by Kylene Casanova
Declining in importance yes, but still vital
$1.5 trillion excess cash held offshore by US corporates
by Kylene Casanova
US corporates are holding huge amounts of cash offshore in non-US overseas subsidiaries, to avoid paying the 35 per cent US corporate tax rate. How can the Fed tempt companies to repatriate?
Brexit confusion could mean a smaller breakfast for Brits
by Kylene Casanova
We're no closer to understanding what Brexit will actually mean for consumers and businesses but analysis suggests as many as 75,000 UK jobs could be at risk and price increases are on the horizon
“EBA’s response undermines objectives of PSD2”, puts future of PSD2 in doubt?
by Kylene Casanova
Row between EBA and European Fintech Alliance about proposed changes to PSD2 operating rules questions the very viability of fintech in Europe as EBA tries to protects their interests
Digital Currencies are the next Central Bank of the Internet
by Haydn Jones , Founder, Blockchain Hub
Combining three distinct pillars, the holy trinity of: payment, general ledger and store of value, into one
100% procurement visibility is vital, anything less is costly and dangerous
by Kylene Casanova
eRequester® 7 steps to achieve control and cost savings show what companies need to do
Payments: Future of cash, US API ecosystem, Arab regional system, PSD2 insurance
by Kylene Casanova
Payment systems are far too important to be just left to bankers and economists or technologists
Mark Carney’s 8 steps to a safer global financial system
by Kylene Casanova
In a letter to G20 leaders meeting in Hamberg this week, Chair of the Financial Stability Board Mark Carney has outlined the areas where more needs to be done to improve financial stability
22 additional global banks join Nostro a/cs SWIFT gpi blockchain proof of concept
by Kylene Casanova
20 global transaction banks have begun actively using or implementing the SWIFT gpi service, with another 50 in the implementation pipeline
Is your corporate treasury middle management job safe? Can a robot do your job?
by Kylene Casanova
How much of your job can technically be automated? Future of the corporate treasury department is: more automation + even less staff