Payment strategy needs to change as alternative payment systems go mainstream
by Kylene Casanova
Structured policy on how to use APMs is now essential if you are not to lose out on potential business in many markets
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An exciting year ahead for blockchain - particularly in payments
by Kylene Casanova
Last October, Symbiont's Caitlin Long made some predictions for blockchain in 2017. Some of the predictions have already come true, while some might seem outlandish
Do you get enough treasury systems support? Are you prepared to pay more for more?
by Kylene Casanova
A pipe dream: corporate treasurers and CFOs prepared to pay more for their systems and services AND support? Something has got to give…..
Global profiles of the fraudster - How they do it and how to fight back
by Kylene Casanova
KPMG study shows that technology and weak controls fuel global fraud
KPMG Fraud Barometer shows fraudulent activity in UK was over £1bn again
by Kylene Casanova
Cyberfraud increased massively as profit oriented cyber-criminal enterprises emerge
Can treasury influence risks outside its domain?
by Kylene Casanova
It's impossible to manage all risks that an organisation faces but corporate treasurers can gain insight into risks outside their control if they have a better understanding of the key players
What is the future of bank customer identity authentication?
by Kylene Casanova
Secure customer authentication methods are needed for omni-channel payments and banks are increasingly adopting biometric and other alternative forms of authentication
2017 VAT changes - are you affected?
by Kylene Casanova
Meridian’s report on the EC proposal for VAT exemptions for large transactions by firms
What does the Trump presidency have in store?
by Kylene Casanova
As we embark on the Trump presidency, will we see a new era for business and financial markets? These are some of the changes we can expect as Trump settles in at the White House
10 security challenges for blockchain in financial services
by Kylene Casanova
As financial services set about reforming their business with blockchain, a report from an EU security agency has highlighted a number of security concerns around the technology
Amazon Go’s impact on payments, and on self-checkout at retail outlets
by Kylene Casanova
A development that could revolutionize much of retailing as we know it, including some kiosk industry segments. It may re-invent the entire retail category
Mobile payments fraud to become ‘painful’ in 2017
by Kylene Casanova
Research on the digital trends in banking and payments has suggested that fraud in mobile payments could peak in the coming 12 months
Integrating the TMS with the rest of your group and your suppliers is essential
by Kylene Casanova
Quantum uses a customisable API + own SWIFT bureau to achieve nirvana
EPC opens registration for instant payments scheme
by Kylene Casanova
The European Payments Council has announced that the registration for the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer scheme is now open for payment service providers
CFOs at private equity firms prioritise automation and personnel
by Kylene Casanova
Chief financial officers at private equity firms are focusing on the priorities of automation, developing personnel and improving management reporting, according to an EY survey
Geopolitical uncertainty is major financial risk for corporates
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate treasurers and other financial professionals say geopolitical risk is having a greater impact on company profits than in previous years, according to a risk survey by the AFP
EBA Clearing tests pan-European instant payment system
by Kylene Casanova
EBA Clearing has started the testing phase for its pan-European instant payment infrastructure platform, which is scheduled to go live in November 2017
Reduced credit risk appetite among European banks
by Kylene Casanova
Credit standards for loans to enterprises tightened in net terms in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the January 2017 bank lending survey
Blockchain could save banks $12 billion a year
by Kylene Casanova
2017 is already showing signs of how blockchain will develop and shape financial services in the near future, with trade finance platforms and huge savings for financial institutions
Achieving better data integration post M&A
by Nadish Lad, Head of Payments Product
How to bring everything together after a merger or acquisition
CEO business confidence buoyant amid economic uncertainty
by Kylene Casanova
CEOs from the world's leading businesses are relatively bullish about their companies' growth prospects and growth of the global economy over the coming year
Financial services face huge digital challenge
by Kylene Casanova
The digital transformation challenge – or the fourth industrial revolution/4IR – necessitates a huge transformation in how financial service institutions and providers operate
Rising inequality underpins global risks – view from Davos
by Kylene Casanova
How do the world's business leaders view risk? According to the World Economic Forum's global risks report 2017, risk experts are taking note of growing inequalities in society
Will commodities continue to shine in 2017?
by Kylene Casanova
Analysis from Thomson Reuters looks at the three main factors behind strong commodity performance last year: fiscal stimulus from China, speculative trading and Trump