E-invoicing standard a step closer in Europe
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has moved a step closer to defining a European e-invoicing standard but this won't simplify the e-invoicing landscape in the B2B environment
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Internal audit sees increased demand for data analytics
by Kylene Casanova
In line with the growing use of data analytics across the financial function, 66 per cent of internal audit functions now employ data analytics in audit processes – but data quality remains a challenge
US corporate tax reform unlikely this year
by Kylene Casanova
A poll of more than 1,000 business leaders shows that more than half think that the US Congress will not pass significant business tax reforms until 2018
IBM launches first blockchain service for companies
by Kylene Casanova
IBM has launched IBM Blockchain, opening the doors to more financial services for corporates as well as consumers
The 5 ‘don’ts’ of FX risk management
by Kylene Casanova
Managing foreign currency risk is one of the top challenges for corporate treasurers at multinational organisations but what are some of the mistakes companies often make in FX hedging?
Five trends and pain points in global FX and payments
by Kylene Casanova
Accessing global transaction banking is at the heart of the challenges facing businesses trading internationally – some of the problems include cost and speed of transaction
EY launches risk management tools based on SAP software
by Kylene Casanova
EY has launched a Cloud-based risk management platform that can be used by companies already running SAP's enterprise resource planning (ERP) application
Basel Committee tackles risk in shadow banking system
by Kylene Casanova
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has launched a consultative document to strengthen the shadow banking system and mitigate systemic risks
How much does ethical banking matter to you?
by Kylene Casanova
If one of your relationship banks was investing unethically or involved in a banking scandal, would your company end its relationship with that bank?
Top 10 ways to implement a TMS with minimum fuss
by Ken Lillie , Founder, Lillie Associates
Ken Lillie, of Lillie Associates, draws on his years of experience to show the key steps needed to install a treasury management system smoothly and easily
Could Shareholder rights directive boost corporate long-term vision?
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission is in the final stages of revising the Shareholder rights directive, which aims to address some of the shortcomings in the corporate governance of listed companies
The end of the dongle? The end of the token? ……. NOT YET
by Kylene Casanova
CitiDirect BE® enhances clients’ experience by leveraging their personal mobile devices for convenient, secure authentication
Economic optimism muted by trade and Twitter angst
by Kylene Casanova
Two CFO surveys paint a picture of economic optimism seriously dampened by concerns over trade, tariff and border tax. But CFOs agree that Trump should get off Twitter!
UK Immediate Payments still growing at 20%/year even after 8 years
by Kylene Casanova
Fundamental changes in payment behaviour occurring in the UK
To buy or to build? Key questions on choosing a fraud management tool
by Kylene Casanova
A report by Kount looks at the pros and cons of buying compared to building a fraud prevention system, concluding that there are instances where companies can benefit by building components in-house
Top 10 ways to make you a magnetic & compelling manager to attract best candidates
by Adam Gordon , CEO, Social Media Search
The vital LinkedIn practices to be attractive to great people so they want to work with you
5 ways to prepare for treasury change
by Kylene Casanova
If your treasury is thinking about taking on a transformational project, what are some of the key factors to consider before you even begin?
APIs are like putting lipstick on pig or a revolution? BUT who standardises chaos?
by Kylene Casanova
Now clear that only way Application Programme Interfaces will become a full revolution in financial services if adopt standards. Will this stop the revolution? Who could develop the standards needed?
US payment systems adopt SWIFT GPI tracking
by Kylene Casanova
Two key US payment systems have introduced end-to-end payments tracking for their participants, using SWIFT's global payments innovation (GPI) service
How will IFRS 9 change hedge accounting for corporates?
by Kylene Casanova
Seven out of 10 finance teams say that they have or will implement new hedging strategies as a result of IFRS 9, which will replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments
In fraud & corruption, organisations prone to believe ‘alternative facts’
by Kylene Casanova
Study finds large disconnect between perception and reality of fraud in most organisations
EBA Clearing adds EBICS connectivity option for instant payment system
by Kylene Casanova
Expands connectivity options so participants can use SIANet or EBICS to connect to the new pan-European real-time payment infrastructure from November 2017 on – other options may follow later
2017 is key year for access to UK payment systems
by Kylene Casanova
2017 could be a key year for access to payment systems in the UK, with up to 10 new providers seeking to gain access to the interbank payment system
Blockchain momentum gathers as supply chain product due by end of 2017
by Kylene Casanova
Technology firm IBM and shipping company Maersk have teamed up to produce a logistics platform based on blockchain for the global freight industry