Supply chain shocks “impact emerging nations more” – Industry roundup: 23 April
by Graham Buck
Cash flow crunch for Australian SMEs; Italy prepared for EU budget rules; India's farmers get e-rupee payments; New Zealand consults on CBDCs
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Cheques (checks) and ACH Debits remain most susceptible to payments fraud
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The vulnerability of cheques to payments fraud underscores the need for treasurers to implement adequate controls to safeguard against fraud risks.
International system of “business fingerprints” will slash prices - Industry roundup: 22 April
by Ben Poole
Markets may be worrying too much about overheating inflation; EIB and Ukraine to accelerate deployment of financial support.
2025 sees improved global economic outlook - Industry roundup: 19 April
by Ben Poole
Canada’s faster payments programme resumes; Recovery in sight for Swedish economy; UniCredit expands Swift GPI to retail clients.
Vietnam mounts major rescue of bank hit by fraud – Industry roundup: 18 April
by Graham Buck
Nestlé faces activist investors; RWE issues first US dollar green bond; Israel to launch CBDC sandbox; Thames Water revamps survival plan
CFOs view AI as a growth driver but uncertain where to begin
by Ben Poole
Research from Coupa finds that 89% of CFOs doubt their company's ability to successfully implement AI strategy.
Financial services culture still needs improving to better serve women - Industry roundup: 17 April
by Ben Poole
Lloyds Bank completes its first WaveBL electronic bill of lading transaction; Surecomp and Cleareye.ai to enhance AI-powered trade finance automation.
Four ways to help treasurers concentrate cash on a global or regional basis
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
To enable cross-border cash concentration, treasurers need to establish governance, choose the right bank, use technology, and measure efficiencies.
China reports mixed start to 2024 for the economy – Industry roundup: 16 April
by Graham Buck
IMF stymies Ghana debt deal; Bank of Israel chief on outlook; Report predicts continued ESG progress in Europe; Global supply chains "still fragile"
Trade growth to pick up in 2024 despite challenging environment - Industry roundup: 15 April
by Ben Poole
Goldman Sachs backs two Fed cuts in 2024 instead of three; Kyriba adds AI features to enhance liquidity performance.
Ripple to issue USD-backed stablecoin - TREASURY NEWS #128
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta and Ben Poole review treasury news: Ripple stablecoin, Taiwan quake, IPO shifts, RTP records.
ECB primes markets for June rate cut - Industry roundup: 12 April
by Ben Poole
Rising cyber threats pose serious concerns for financial stability; BNY Mellon and Kyriba bring short-term investment platform to SaaS solution.
US inflation data dashes rate cut hopes – Industry roundup: 11 April
by Graham Buck
CHIPS migrates to ISO 20022 messaging; IMF sees productivity crimping growth; Fitch's China downgrade riles Beijing; Pension fund giants partner
Tradeweb to Acquire ICD, a Leading Independent, Multi-Fund Investment Platform for Corporate Treasury Professionals
by CTM News Team
Tradeweb (Nasdaq: TW) to buy ICD for $785 million cash.
Global payment terms and corporate financing needs hit record highs - Industry roundup: 10 April
by Ben Poole
IFRS standard aims to aid investor analysis of corporate financial performance; US banks look to minimise impact of Basel III endgame capital charges.
Europe’s banks complain about ESG demands – Industry roundup: 9 April
by Graham Buck
TSMC lifts US investment to US$65bn; IFC and DBS aim to boost trade flows; China launches tech funding programme; Grocery giants form investment fund
Ripple to issue USD-backed stablecoin - Industry roundup: 8 April
by Ben Poole
S&P 500 stock buybacks will likely exceed US$1 trillion in 2025; AXA and AWS developing global B2B risk management platform.
Major shift in global IPO market share from the past five years - Industry roundup: 5 April
by Ben Poole
Record inflows to equity funds in feisty Q1 2024 for UK investors; RTP Network breaks instant payments records.
Taiwan quake to hit global chip supply chain – Industry roundup: 4 April
by Graham Buck
BIS launches Project Agorá; Singapore sets up AML data sharing platform; GE completes its three-way split; Growth forecast for embedded finance
European banks balk at SEPA instant timelines - Industry roundup: 3 April
by Ben Poole
UK and US sign agreement on AI safety; Market rally drives new demand for Japanese equity research.
Key themes that will shape the future of payments in the coming years
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Leveraging the six payments themes will help treasury executives influence the trajectory of payments sector across industries in the upcoming years.
Microsoft and OpenAI commit US$100 billion to supercomputer – Industry roundup: 2 April
by Graham Buck
Turkish lira firms after election upset; India's FAR bonds attract investors; US and Mexico partner on semiconductors; Jakarta gets designated status
Baltimore’s bridge collapse may affect US supply chains - Industry roundup: 1 April
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Baltimore’s bridge collapse may affect US supply chains - Industry roundup: 1 April
AI-driven cashflow tool helps corporate clients cut manual work by 90% - TREASURY NEWS #127
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra and Craig discuss: FBAR filing, currency management priorities, AI cashflow tool, counterparty risks.