SWIFT Standards Release 2016 supported by Volante Technologies
by Kylene Casanova
Volante Technologies confirmed its support for the latest SWIFT Standards 2016 update.
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UK payment regulator proposes banks should sell stakes in VocaLink
by Kylene Casanova
The Payment Systems Regulator has recommended that VocaLink, the UK's payments infrastructure provider, should no longer be owned just by a relatively small group of banks.
Corporate treasury on the Cloud: damned if you don’t, damned if you do
by Kylene Casanova
The new 'glibc' bug might make “everything on the Internet” vulnerable to attack, or at the very least it's a widespread code flaw that all companies should ensure is patched up and on their risk agenda.
Mobile market hotting up for payments and money transfer
by Kylene Casanova
Mobile payments, including m-commerce, person-to-person (P2P) mobile money transfers, and mobile proximity payments, are set to grow exponentially in the next three years.
‘One Treasurer’s Wish List’ for the good corporate treasury life
by Kylene Casanova
Phil John, EMEA Treasury Director for MARS suggests what banks and corporates have to do to achieve nirvana
Treasurers: buckle up for more volatility as gloves are off for EU referendum
by Kylene Casanova
The pound fell to a seven-year low against the dollar soon after London's Mayor expressed support for the UK to leave the EU. In the face of financial volatility, can treasury influence how companies see 'Brexit'?
Negative rates and switching bank are key challenges for treasurers
by Kylene Casanova
A survey by Greenwich Associates has concluded that cash and liquidity management are still top priorities for corporate treasury. However, switching bank is a challenge for 20 per cent.
EACHA to produce ACH framework for instant euro payments
by Kylene Casanova
A group of payments industry bodies led by EACHA is due to present the business requirements for ensuring risk management, clearing and settlement and interoperability for instant payments in euro.
Thomson Reuters helps to identify global tax credits and incentives
by Kylene Casanova
Thomson Reuters has announced the launch of a product that helps companies identify tax credits and incentives.
Corporates tackling increasing compliance with big data analytics
by Kylene Casanova
Increasing regulation is pushing financial firms to use the latest and most effective forms of analytics, according to a report by the SWIFT Institute.
Corporate reporting becoming ineffective, say CFOs
by Kylene Casanova
A survey by EY’s Financial Accounting and Advisory Services found that many chief financial officers are losing confidence in corporate reporting.
Why 150% growth in contactless payments in 2015 is good news for corporates
by Kylene Casanova
MasterCard announced 150 per cent year-on-year growth for MasterCard and Maestro contactless transactions in Europe. But what's in it for corporates and banks?
The A-Z of minimising cybersecurity risks and the silly things we do today
by Kylene Casanova
Be aware of how hackers work and what they are looking for, the techniques to minimise the cybersecurity risks, and have a plan what to do when you are hacked
Shanghai renews commitment to x-border RMB payment centre by 2020
by Kylene Casanova
This month the municipal government of Shanghai included its plans to establish a cross-border renminbi payment and clearing centre by 2020, as part of its 13th Five-Year Plan.
Invoice discounting a key tool for efficient treasury
by Kylene Casanova
More than seven in 10 corporate treasurers (71%) indicated that invoice discounting is one of the key ways in which treasury can provide tangible value for the company.
Independents become more important in receivables financing as banks dominate
by Kylene Casanova
Flexibility of the non-bank asset backed financing platforms, such as Demica’s, is vital in financing new business opportunities
ESMA publishes first supervisory convergence work programme for 2016
by Kylene Casanova
European Securities and Markets Authority are changing their focus from single rulebook to supervisory convergence work
US and EC agree common rules for derivatives clearing
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission (EC) and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have agreed on common rules for central clearing counterparties (CCPs).
MiFID II delayed until January 2018
by Kylene Casanova
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) will come into force on 3 January 2018, meaning a one-year delay in its application.
FX volatility catches corporates unprepared
by Kylene Casanova
FX volatility during the past year has put increased pressure on corporate hedging programmes, according to a survey by Wells Fargo.
UK’s Open Banking Standard here by end of 2016
by Kylene Casanova
The Open Banking Working Group has recommended the creation of an Open Banking Standard that will make it possible for banking data to be shared and used securely.
E-Invoicing global growth 2016 is strong, whilst varying by region
by Kylene Casanova
Billentis report annual growth rates: Europe and North America - around - 11-14%, Rest of World - much less
EBA CLEARING & SIA sign letter of intent for pan-European instant payments solution
by Kylene Casanova
EBA CLEARING plans to offer a real-time payment service based on EPC scheme specifications to financial institutions by Q4 2017
Should you be thinking about a digital treasury shared-service model?
by Kylene Casanova
Shared-service centres offer compelling cost and operational efficiencies as digital technologies increase the possibilities for automation and analytics. So why are so few companies using SSCs for treasury?