New financial standards for DLT, Internet of Things
by Kylene Casanova
With SIBOS taking place next week in Geneva, here is a look at the current state of international financial messaging standards and their future applications.
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Two factor biometric authentication is essential to survive fraud tsunami
by Kylene Casanova
Survey shows that in corporate treasury department biometrics will be welcomed but staff prefer/expect two factor authentication
“Markets recovered quickly from shock of Brexit vote” - BIS Quarterly Review
by Kylene Casanova
Financial markets have recovered quickly from the shock of the Brexit vote, partly due to actions by central banks, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
Bank of England to build new RTGS system
by Kylene Casanova
The Bank of England plans to comprehensively rebuild its real-time gross settlement (RTGS) technology platform by 2020
The key question in e-commerce: “What level of fraud do you have appetite for?”
by Kylene Casanova
FICO show how to achieve the appropriate balance to avoid losing customers as you control fraud
Two ways PSD2 will rock the payments boat
by Kylene Casanova
PSD2 is set to change the payments industry in two key ways. Corporates need to keep up with customer expectations as well as with what they should expect from their own banking partners.
ESAs debate consumer protection in financial services
by Kylene Casanova
The Joint ESAs Consumer Protection Day is taking place today, with the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) holding its fourth such event in Paris.
Corporate treasury department: take control & build your own future in the API age
by Kylene Casanova
Application Programming Interfaces and inter-connected systems and services are opening up a new future for corporate treasury and transforming the whole business delivery model
Juncker seeks to boost confidence in funding for EU businesses
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission yesterday reinforced its commitment to completing the Capital Markets Union and pledged to double a fund that will boost investment in European businesses.
Revolutionary TreasuryXpress App store with self-service implementation Apps
by Kylene Casanova
First online store for any corporate treasury department provides self-service TMS solutions that work with other systems and applications at an unheard of minimal monthly charge
What do treasurers need to know about smart contracts?
by Kylene Casanova
Smart contracts are creeping into the news and into financial jargon. Make sure you're up-to-speed on their applications and features.
Euroclear’s landmark Wave 3 migration to T2S completed
by Kylene Casanova
The migration of central security depositories from three European countries to the TARGET2-Securities platform has been successfully completed.
Make-or-break time for the EU Financial Transaction Tax
by Kylene Casanova
Plans for an EU Financial Transaction Tax have been on the table for five years but a lack of consensus among EU countries is halting progress. Will there be a breakthrough at October talks?
LCs in minutes: blockchain is making treasury dreams come true
by Kylene Casanova
Letter of credit transactions conducted on a blockchain-based platform have become a reality, as research into trade finance uses for distributed ledger technology are intensifying.
Meeting local payment preferences, increases conversion rates & global expansion
by Kylene Casanova
How will your next 7 million shoppers like to pay? Adyen shows how to meet local requirements worldwide
PwC publishes corporate tax tool for 155 countries
by Kylene Casanova
PwC has published its annual compilation of worldwide corporate tax rates and rules, providing rates and rules from 155 countries at a glance.
FASB issues proposed changes to hedge a/cing standards - corporate comments needed
by Kylene Casanova
Exposure Draft contains proposals for improving how the economic results of an institution’s risk management activities are portrayed
Does your AML compliance match your company’s growth?
by Kylene Casanova
If your firm's AML processes and systems aren't up to scratch, you could (individually and as a company) face eye-watering fines. Continuous learning could ensure you don't fall behind on AML.
Why the world needs better insurance accounting
by Kylene Casanova
The International Accounting Standards Boards (IASB) has outlined why global harmonised standards are needed for insurance contracts accounting.
Cyber and data protection insurance market expand as cyber crime is out of control
by Kylene Casanova
How to protect yourself and cyber-crime insurance - Eastwood & Partners new cyber and data protection insurance solution shows type of cover available
More change for the EU’s Fourth Money Laundering Directive
by Kylene Casanova
Several key amendments have been proposed for the EU's Fourth Money Laundering Directive, which will have an effect on payment service providers and users. What are the main changes?
India going digital - the making of a $500bn digital payments ecosystem
by Kylene Casanova
India to become #2 globally as megatrends transform digital payments and open up new business opportunities
3 key risks in EU financial system – ESAs Autumn report
by Kylene Casanova
A report has highlighted three key risks in the EU financial system, which are related to the 2007 financial crisis. However, Brexit is a more immediate risk, says the report.
Offering multi-channel payment option is essential, but how avoid cannibalization?
by Kylene Casanova
Fortumo: four solutions for merchants to resolve or reduce the impact of cannibalization