Is ERM impossible or can technology platforms help you take control?
by Kylene Casanova
Enterprise Risk Management can be used to drive significant shareholder value if……
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SEPA instant payments was one of 2016’s success stories, says EPC
by Kylene Casanova
The SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) scheme was one of the 'greatest hits' of 2016, writes Javier Santamaria in the European Payments Council (EPC), in its December newsletter.
EU cuts red tape to give SMEs easier access to capital markets
by Kylene Casanova
The EU has agreed to exempt small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the burden of producing lengthy and expensive prospectuses to access funding through capital markets.
PSR tackles lack of competition in UK payments’ infrastructure
by Kylene Casanova
The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has set out a strategy to address the lack of effective competition in the provision of infrastructure for Bacs, Faster Payments Service (FPS) and LINK.
Preparation for PSD2 puts EBA under pressure
by Kylene Casanova
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on its draft guidelines for PSD2, the revised Payment Services Directive.
Does technology actually help you to improve your Cash Management?
by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce
It is a question that many companies have been asking themselves for the past few years. Innovative, dedicated technologies may be very exciting, but the question remains: Are they worth the investment?
Non-GAAP financial reporting = bad business decisions
by Kylene Casanova
In their financial statements, companies need to stick to internationally accepted accounting standards. Not just for the investors' sake but also because this leads to better business decisions.
‘Boilerplate’ disclosures and poor metrics hinder understanding of sustainability risks
by Kylene Casanova
US companies are taking a minimally compliant approach to sustainability disclosure, providing the market with information that is inadequate for making investment decisions, says the SASB
Outsourcing: After 2 years will you dare to ask & honestly answer these questions?
by Kylene Casanova
The two year review that every outsourcing programme should be subject to. These are the critical questions in any corporate treasury department
ETFs: are smaller companies missing out?
by Kylene Casanova
An article in the Financial Times raises the issue of smaller corporates finding it harder to raise capital through exchange traded funds, which have seen huge growth in the past decade
Now more than ever, NPLs are key risk to EU banking sector
by Kylene Casanova
On Friday the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a timely report on the risk and vulnerabilities in the EU banking sector, identifying non-performing loans (NPLs) as a key challenge.
Thomson Reuters partner with BestX to offer independent TCA service to FX buy-side
by Kylene Casanova
Bringing it altogether: BestX will also adopt Thomson Reuters FX market data to power the proprietary models in their BestX FX Best Execution Analytics application
Holistic approach to fraud and cyber security is vital
by Kylene Casanova
Banks are developing new holistic multi-layered approaches to catching and preventing cyber fraud
Companies should keep a human eye on due diligence
by Kylene Casanova
Despite a range of services available for due diligence, corporates shouldn't underestimate the value of human judgement in the fight against corruption, fraud and money-laundering.
EC strengthens regulation of commodities markets under MiFID II
by Kylene Casanova
Proposals under MiFID II to strengthen the regulation of commodities markets, curb price speculation and regulate companies in these markets have been announced by the Commission.
SWIFT service bureau can do more than you expect
by Kylene Casanova
Finexworks - the Next Generation SWIFT ServiceBureau
Future of TMS: new model emerging, but not everyone will like it……
by Kylene Casanova
There will be three basic types of TMS. Which will you want?
Tough questions for treasurers: study on risk and regulation
by Kylene Casanova
More than two-fifths of treasury and finance professionals are concerned that their risk management performance is mediocre or poor, according to a study by Fidelity Information Services.
EBA amends supervisory reporting standards due to IFRS 9
by Kylene Casanova
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has amended its final draft implementing technical standards (ITS) on the reporting of financial data, in light of the implementation of IFRS 9 in 2018.
PSR announces biggest overhaul for UK payments ‘since 1960s’
by Kylene Casanova
The Payments Strategy Forum has launched an initiative to overhaul the UK payments system, saying it will improve protection and security for consumers and businesses.
How to unlock growth by integrating sustainability strategies and practices
by Kylene Casanova
CFO: “Sustainability is smart business, and is how we are managing our business.” Treasurer: “If we’re not sustainable, we don’t have a business. Sustainability is consistent with having a long-term business.”
EU introduces rules to safeguard against clearing house failure
by Kylene Casanova
The EU has proposed rules aimed at strengthening Europe's financial system further and protecting taxpayers by providing for the resolution and recovery of central counterparties.
New FX tools for monitoring RMB risk
by Kylene Casanova
This Thomson Reuters report describes the development of the yuan into an international trade currency, underlining the need for a group of indices to monitor and hedge RMB movements.
Payment systems future: collaborative ecosystems of leading brands & developers
by Kylene Casanova
Citi’s new global API hub, dLocal, Adyen and the openness in PSD2 show the future of payment systems. Finland’s real time mobile. Don’t forget collections via local payment systems. Card usage in USA keeps growing