Japan nears end of negative interest rates era – Industry roundup: 12 March
by Graham Buck
Egypt’s inflation jumps to 35.7%; India signs US$100bn free trade deal; NatWest to exit BNPL market; Inditex investors seek supply chain transparency
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The DNA of tomorrow’s corporate treasury
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
To build a treasury that is fit for the future, corporate treasurers and their teams must embrace three crucial skill sets.
Importance of ethical AI guidelines corresponds with revenue growth - Industry roundup: 11 March
by Ben Poole
Can the Nikkei's record rally continue?; US payroll employment increase beats expectations; Wells Fargo to expand capabilities in Singapore’s eFX hub.
Canada’s ‘Big Five’ banks undermining own net zero commitments - Industry roundup: 8 March
by Ben Poole
HKMA unveils wholesale CBDC project; Islamic finance sector will retain strong momentum in 2024; Allianz Trade launches B2B e-commerce tools.
US bank secures US$1 billion rescue deal – Industry roundup: 7 March
by Graham Buck
China's foreign trade rebounds; EU to water down supply chain law; UK's Nationwide to acquire Virgin Money; South Africa records 0.6% growth in 2023
Insolvencies already above pre-pandemic levels in most advanced economies
by Ben Poole
After two gradual rebounds in 2022 and 2023, global insolvencies are set to accelerate again in 2024.
US market rally drives surging inflows to equity funds - Industry roundup: 6 March
by Ben Poole
Central Bank of Ireland sets out National Payments Plan priorities; Mastercard and Central Bank of Jordan to build national digital payment ecosystem.
Key lessons treasurers can learn from recent WARS to prepare for future conflicts
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
While the world watches Ukraine and Gaza, new wars could erupt. Armed with lessons from ongoing battles, treasurers can better navigate future wars.
China sets this year’s growth target at 5% – Industry roundup: 5 March
by Graham Buck
ADB gives more to climate change funding; Nikkei finally breaks 40,000 level; US deficit fuels 'debt debasement'; Brazil's dengue fever toll
US FIs not ready to meet ISO 20022 business demand - Industry roundup: 4 March
by Ben Poole
Growth for G-20 economies to stabilise at lower levels in 2024; The election super cycle’s impact on the global economy; UK house price growth.
37% of CFOs don’t completely trust their firm’s financial data - TREASURY NEWS #125
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta and Ben Poole review treasury news, including CFO trust in data, SWIFT's ISO 20022 push, AI impact, and Germany's growth forecast.
CFIT delivers recommendations for open finance in UK - Industry roundup: 1 March
by Ben Poole
US business owner optimism flying high; Rabo pilot issues €2bn in CP on blockchain; Barclays sells US credit card receivables to Blackstone.
Nigeria hikes rates to support currency – Industry roundup: 29 February
by Graham Buck
US economy ends 2023 on a high; Deutsche updates sustainable investment guide; Verizon completes sixth green bond; Action plan on plastic pollution
Survey points to additional US rate cut - Industry roundup: 28 February
by Ben Poole
Sweden joins TIPS; Finance leaders should consider change fatigue in project planning; Crédit Agricole expands Asia receivable and SCF offering.
Four countries global companies should enter, expand, or invest in
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Multinationals and their CEOs, CFOs and treasurers should focus on doing business in these four nations, where significant growth opportunities await.
EU adopts euro instant payments rules – Industry roundup: 27 February
by Graham Buck
South Korea boost for open banking; Frankfurt to host new AML authority; China "exports to US via Mexico"; BNY Mellon launches US dim sum bond service
SocGen and Kyriba to streamline FX hedging - Industry roundup: 26 February
by Ben Poole
Flash PMI data shows euro contraction but expansion in UK and US; Lloyds Bank joins WaveBL; Gold prices are forecast to rise 6% in 12 months.
59% of accountants make several financial errors a month - Industry roundup: 23 February
by Ben Poole
SWIFT promotes ISO 20022 adoption; Hong Kong should uses fiscal reserves to boost regional HQ status
Germany sees its economy on hold this year – Industry roundup: 22 February
by Graham Buck
China charge mars HSBC results; MCR buys London's BT Tower; Russia economy avoids disaster; Brazil ready for green FX hedging
37% of CFOs don’t completely trust their firm’s financial data - Industry roundup: 21 February
by Ben Poole
Contour Network resurrected by fintech platform Xalts; Instimatch and Frontclear plan to revolutionise African electronic repo trading.
Imagination deficit: Generative AI’s impact on organizations
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Organizations must cultivate and amplify key human capabilities to address the imagination deficit caused by the generative AI phenomenon.
France trims 2024 growth forecast to 1% – Industry roundup: 20 February
by Graham Buck
Barclays returns £10bn to investors; War impacts on Israel's economy; ANZ-Suncorp merger gets green light; Investors shun riskiest US corporate bonds
Europe’s banks are challenging the challengers - Industry roundup: 19 February
by Ben Poole
North American companies hit by US$30bn currency impact; Federal Reserve Board releases the hypothetical scenarios for annual stress test.
Nine in ten CFOs project higher AI budgets in 2024 - TREASURY NEWS #124
by CTM News Team
CFOs prioritize SLY, Fides launches new treasury platform, 90% plan higher AI budgets in 2024; Deepfake poses top payment security risk.