CRX’s independent marketplace for corporate Asset-Based Financing solutions
by Kylene Casanova
Three different financing tools required to solve corporate’s range of asset-backed financing needs
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Can Socially Responsible Investment improve company credit rating or just image?
by Kylene Casanova
MUFG discussion at ACT Conference on ‘Socially responsible finance and investment’ showed uphill battle in generating active involvement in fighting climate change but SRI rating WILL eventually improve rating
How much will GDPR cost your company?
by Kylene Casanova
Whichever way you look at it, GDPR will cost your company an eye-watering sum: FTSE 100 companies could pay up to £5 billion a year in fines, while compliance does not come cheap
SWIFT’s tracker tool to improve payment status visibility for corporates
by Kylene Casanova
As part of its global payments initiative (GPI), SWIFT has launched a cross-border payments tracker that enables international payments to be traced in real-time
‘Borderless accounts’ from TransferWise covers multiple currencies and payments
by Kylene Casanova
15 currencies can be stored in one account and payments made from GBP, EUR and USD accounts
The opportunities and risks of ‘fintech’ credit platforms
by Kylene Casanova
Borrowers, including businesses and consumers, are turning away from traditional sources of credit and are increasingly using digital platforms such as peer-to-peer lending, according to a BIS survey
Top 100 Emitters Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report: sustainability & growth can work
by Kylene Casanova
Thomson Reuters Greenhouse Gas Emissions report reveals world is in trouble but there is hope as top emitters show that sustainability and business growth can work together
Yes, treasury is more vital than ever to company strategy
by Kylene Casanova
Confirmation comes from the latest corporate treasury survey by the AFP, which found that four out of five treasurers say they now play a more strategic role in their organisations
16 financial institutions join global platform for trade finance risk distribution
by Kylene Casanova
Singapore becoming centre of trade initiatives as CCRManager announce launch of new electronic platform
Nasdaq and Citi announce pioneering blockchain and global banking integration
by Kylene Casanova
Enables Nasdaq Private Market division to streamline payment transactions between multiple parties
IFRS 17 for insurance contracts: a global standard
by Kylene Casanova
Last week the IASB issues IFRS 17 – the first truly international and comprehensive IFRS Standard for insurance contracts – which will come into force in 2021 although companies can apply it earlier
Can ETFs improve your currency hedging strategy?
by Kylene Casanova
As the exchange-traded fund industry grows, it's gaining interest from corporate treasurers attracted by lower fees, an alternative short-term investment and daily hedging possibilities
Payments & procurement: mobile, intelligent procurement + subscription economy
by Kylene Casanova
Google, SAP Ariba and IBM, new B2B provider, Visa links to Accounts Payable, mobile platforms from Dutch and Danish banks, Apple iCash?, Subscription economy is here
Can treasury take a strategic role in supply chain management?
by Kylene Casanova
An EIU report highlights some of the trends in supply chain management, including treasury's role – but it asks whether treasurers are ready to embrace the challenge of leading a supply chain?
Massive potential for Cryptotechnologies in international payments revealed
by Kylene Casanova
EBA Working Group on Cryptotechnology in International Payments shows how to unlock through use of new technolgies across the whole value chain
Smart contracts are the future of trade – but what are their limits?
by Kylene Casanova
Smart contracts could bring greater efficiency to business processes such as trade finance – but there are downsides that any business considering using digital contracts should be aware of
Cybersecurity performance can be managed, but only if measured
by Kylene Casanova
Creating and Measuring Effective Cybersecurity Capabilities - The Cybersecurity Risk Handbook
Payment systems realities: payment cards are expensive, AND at POS: cash cheapest
by Kylene Casanova
Massive cost saving opportunities in card fees and charges, as US merchants paid $88.39 billion in card fees in 2016
E-invoice market to grow 5-fold by 2024
by Kylene Casanova
A report by Billentis on e-invoicing outlines market developments and potential for huge growth, driven by government digitisation and requirements for clearance model business invoicing
FX provision evolves as banks withdraw from SME market AND boost other services
by Kylene Casanova
Citi FXGateway opens up new efficiencies in the strategic FX hedging process
Banks turn to regtech as new risks arise in compliance environment - survey
by Kylene Casanova
A survey by SWIFT and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance suggests that three-quarters of anti-money laundering (AML) professionals working in banks see new risks and challenges for preventing financial crime
What is the FX Global Code and how will it affect treasury?
by Kylene Casanova
The complete FX global code and its adherence mechanisms are due to be released this month – so how will the new code affect corporate treasurers?
Why banks want a ban on ‘screen-scraping’
by Kylene Casanova
European banks have urged the Commission to go ahead with its proposed ban on so-called 'screen scraping', citing concerns for privacy of client data, cybersecurity and innovation
FASB Update 2016-01: the update that has got corporate execs worried
by Kylene Casanova
This is an update to FASB standards that primarily affects companies that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. It will apply from 15 December 2017 but corporates have concerns