Risk appetite slumps in February as investors reassess policy impact
by Ben Poole
Risk appetite among US equity investors has slumped in February amid a re-evaluation of policy impact.
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CFOs are taking on a broader role beyond traditional finance - Weekly roundup: 11 February
by Ben Poole
BoE cuts rates again; ION releases latest version of trading and risk management platform; UK equity outflows persist as US funds stay in favour.
Part 2: 25 Must-Know Corporate Treasury Statistics from 2024 to Shape 2025
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Building on data from Part 1, we’ve outlined 13 key statistics to help treasury professionals navigate the complex operating environment of 2025.
ESG challenges in finance laid bare
by Ben Poole
Two recent reports underline some of the challenges currently buffeting the financial aspects of ESG.
Part 1: 25 Must-Know Corporate Treasury Statistics from 2024 to Shape 2025
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury executives rely on data, making knowledge of key statistics from crucial treasury areas essential to navigate the financial terrain of 2025.
Cyber attacks lead business concerns for 2025 - Weekly roundup: 4 February
by Ben Poole
Investors embrace an energised crypto sector; China's AI development could speed up adoption; Economic optimism finally dawns in Sweden.
One in five UK-listed companies issued a profit warning in 2024
by Ben Poole
This represents the third highest annual proportion of profit warnings in 25 years.
Interview with Zachary Held of Boost Payment Solutions, Inc.
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Boost Payment Solutions platform Boost 100®, enables businesses to optimize working capital and secure early payment discounts using commercial cards.
CFOs planning to slow pay increases again in 2025 - Weekly roundup: 28 January
by Ben Poole
UK business activity growth edges up in January; Deutsche Bank and Yonyou to support Chinese enterprises going global.
Philips revitalises treasury with cross-currency netting solution in China
by Ben Poole
The company implemented a single RMB cross-currency netting structure for all intragroup cross-border transactions involving Chinese entities.
Part 3 (Tech and data intelligence): Top areas of focus for corporate treasury in 2025
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The enduring significance of treasury technology and data-driven intelligence position them as top areas of emphasis for corporate treasury in 2025.
Lack of reliable data holding FP&A back from technology success - Weekly roundup: 21 January
by Ben Poole
Investor bullishness fades as inflation caution rises; The top 5 business banking trends shaping 2025; UK headline inflation drops to 2.5%.
2025’s challenges and transformations in corporate finance
by Ben Poole
AccessPay report highlights treasury teams’ digital transformation status, ISO 20022 preparations, and approach to fraud management.
Corporate treasury and cryptocurrencies: A defining topic for 2025
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Corporate treasuries rising Bitcoin adoption, a pro-crypto U.S. President-elect, and tightening regulations will drive crypto discussions in 2025.
Businesses ring in the new year with renewed optimism - Weekly roundup: 14 January
by Ben Poole
US corporates rush to bond markets; Japan’s economy holds new promise for foreign investors; Equity funds’ record inflows in 2024.
Economic contrasts sharpen: US shines amid European contraction
by Ben Poole
December's PMI data paints a stark picture of divergence among major economies as the new year begins.
Tried and true approaches for treasury success
by CTM News Team
Leading Practices in Treasury - Professional Development Series
Interview with Dean M. Leavitt, Founder & CEO of Boost Payment Solutions, Inc.
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
American Express (Amex) and Boost Payment Solutions collaboration empowers Amex suppliers with greater efficiency and faster payment processing.
Digital payment momentum slows in Europe - Weekly Roundup: 7 January
by Ben Poole
Predicting the top market structure trends for 2025; Global economic growth accelerated in December; When will the German economy bounce back?
Finance leaders embracing AI-generated data for key business decisions
by Ben Poole
AI-generated data has become the single most important tool in financial leaders’ decision-making process.
6 treasury management trends for 2025 - TREASURY NEWS #146
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta and Craig Jeffery discuss treasury trends for 2025, traits for 2030, and the biggest story in treasury news.
Part 1 (Payments): Top areas of focus for corporate treasury in 2025
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Real-time payments, embedded payments, payment orchestration, and fraud mitigation are likely to be key ‘payments’ focal areas for treasury in 2025.
North American manufacturers stockpiling to buffer against tariffs - Industry roundup: 18 December
by Ben Poole
Tietoevry Payment Hub integrates Visa B2B Connect; Northern Trust and National University of Singapore look to innovate green finance.
Manufacturing lags in December for the Eurozone, UK and US - Industry roundup: 17 December
by Ben Poole
Huge growth in highly personalised GenAI-driven fraud attacks; Bond default rates will remain low for Chinese corporate issuers.