Evaluating M&A through the supply chain lens
by Kylene Casanova
In this article in CFO Magazine, Kai Trepte looks at how to apply certain supply chain evaluation methods to potential M&A deals
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Pound’s ‘flash crash’ blamed on ‘range of factors’
by Kylene Casanova
Sterling's 'flash crash' last October was caused by “a range of factors”, according to a report on the event, in which sterling depreciated 9% against the dollar
Despite the volatility, is it time to reconsider Bitcoin?
by Kylene Casanova
With headlines this week telling us 'Bitcoin is getting demolished', it's natural to continue giving the cryptocurrency a wide berth – but there are reasons to reconsider the advantages of Bitcoin
International payments efficiency: SWIFT GPI initiative aims are huge & ambitious
by Kylene Casanova
SWIFT launches proof of concept to determine if distributed ledger technology could help banks reconcile their nostro databases in real time
Top 10 global business risks for 2017
by Kylene Casanova
A report by Allianz has profiled the top 10 business risks for 2017, including cyber threats, political risks, risks to reputation and new technologies
Weaknesses in financial systems are holding emerging markets back
by Kylene Casanova
The lack of an efficient and resilient financial system is still holding back inclusive and sustainable growth in emerging markets, says a report by PwC
The future of TMS: Full launch of TreasuryXpress Store
by Kylene Casanova
Proves online TMS APP stores work. Is yours going to be Open or Closed?
Onwards and upwards at Fides as they appoint Andreas Lutz as new CEO
by Kylene Casanova
Focus and direction to remain as Lutz opens new chapter in Fides development with new products and new markets
Should you think about adopting CAMT053?
by Kylene Casanova
Adoption of ISO 20022 payment standards should be ongoing, writes Amber Christian in Treasury & Risk. The CAMT053 standard can improve communication between corporates and their banks
EY predicts rosy year ahead for corporate M&A
by Kylene Casanova
As merger & acquisition (M&A) becomes a key growth strategy for corporates, a report from EY has identified five key trends expected to define the M&A transaction market globally in 2017
Online authentication and fraud prevention suppliers 2017
by Kylene Casanova
THE PAYPERS “Web Fraud Prevention and Online Authentication Market Guide 2016/2017” shows solutions available today
Top 10 market structure trends to watch in 2017
by Kylene Casanova
A report by Greenwich Associates says many of the most important changes in financial market structure in 2017 will be driven by two disruptive factors: technology and Trump
Paying less corporate tax isn’t related to greater risk-taking
by Kylene Casanova
Are corporates that manage to pay a low effective rate of tax taking greater risks? Some studies show this isn't the case – CFO Magazine discusses how company taxation might signal risk
UK clearings dominated by BACS (77%) but Faster Payments already over 17% share
by Kylene Casanova
What is future of BACS? As cheque decline continues (-15%) matched by Faster Payments Service growth at +14%/annum. Direct debiting growth and slow decline in BACS credits expected to continue
Why corporates need the CFO’s expertise to handle hedge-fund activism
by Kylene Casanova
David Beatty, a senior advisor to McKinsey, asks: are hedge-fund activists a catalyst for beneficial changes in governance and strategy or short-term opportunists?
Boosting cash management in a decentralised company
by Kylene Casanova
Centralisation isn't ideal for all companies and yet, decentralised companies can be at a disadvantage compared to their centralised peers, in terms of cash management and margins
CFOs encouraged but wary of Trump administration
by Kylene Casanova
The CFO Signals survey for North America captures how CFOs are expecting business to react and be affected by the Trump presidency
Payments Update: implementing POBO, payments in new devices, fighting providers
by Kylene Casanova
POBO is not easy; Walmart & Visa end battle over interchange fees; loyalty token platform integrated into payments; stand alone bank accounts and services
Third of FX business done through algorithmic trading
by Kylene Casanova
The volume of algorithmic-based FX trading is growing and banks are marketing algos much more aggressively, according to this article by Paul Golden in Euromoney
How can companies benefit from expected interest-rate hikes?
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate investors can hedge against the expected interest rate rise in the US with a variety of instruments, write Tom Boczar and Jeff Markowski on AFPOnline
Sustaining Working Capital Success
by Brian Shanahan, Founder & CEO , Informita
Why very few companies sustain the success of their working capital programmes
Cash flow forecasting: Looking for Weak Signals
by Kylene Casanova
Forecasting the future is a tough act, but there are strategies and signals available that create a useful framework. John Parkinson at CFO explains
Transparency or greenwashing: what do investors want to know?
by Kylene Casanova
A study by Financial Executives International tells companies what investors want to know and what they should be disclosing
What to consider when establishing a Separately Managed Account
by Kylene Casanova
How can a separately managed account help in managing your corporate cash balances?