Cash remains Europe’s most frequently used payment method
by Ben Poole
BearingPoint research also found contactless debit cards are the digital payment method of choice in Europe.
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Singapore and China enhance digital finance and capital markets cooperation - Industry roundup: 8 December
by Ben Poole
RTGS.global completes instant settlement cross-border transaction, Citi expands its payments innovation toolkit, Israel-Hamas conflict credit effects.
UK cash usage up after prolonged decline – Industry roundup: 7 December
by Graham Buck
Australia and Canada hold rates; Italy and South Korea partner on CBDC; BlackRock expects more volatile era; Japan's major firms upbeat
Calmer markets tempt UK investors back to funds
by Ben Poole
UK investors look to equity and bond funds for the first time in months, Calastone finds.
Citi and Traydstream to streamline document services - Industry roundup: 6 December
by Ben Poole
ADB, GEAPP and MAS establish Asian energy transition finance partnership; Societe Generale issues digital green bond on a public blockchain.
Adoption of corporate real-time payments in the US: benefits and barriers
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Despite the barriers to adopting real-time payments, treasurers can reap various benefits from instant payments such as improved cash flow management.
Hong Kong and Thailand link rapid payment systems – Industry roundup: 5 December
by Graham Buck
Gold set to remain at record highs; Chase tipped as new Apple Card partner; US call for cash flow accuracy; Qataris halve stake in Barclays
Trade volumes returning to trend amid high uncertainty - Industry roundup: 4 December
by Ben Poole
Swift connects instant payment systems to bring cross-border 24/7 processing; Improved financing could save US$50 trillion as the world decarbonises.
Most financial services execs expect genAI “will eventually take their job” - TREASURY NEWS #116
by CTM News Team
Craig Jeffery, Paul Galloway, and Ben Poole discuss five top treasury stories in the latest Open Treasury Podcast episode.
10 Common Questions & Answers About the TIS Cash Forecasting Solution
by Isaac Zaubi , Director of Global Content Strategy, TIS
This article covers the development of TIS' cash forecasting tools, the benefits of the solution, specific features it offers, among other topics.
COP28 begins with focus on climate finance – Industry roundup: 30 November
by Graham Buck
China factory data dips again; Deutsche Bank downbeat for 2024; Eurozone corporate lending drops; Climate change impacts grocery bills
ICC highlights benefits of trade digitalisation - Industry roundup: 29 November
by Ben Poole
EPC payment scheme for instant international credit transfers goes live; Standard Chartered China participates in e-CNY business pilot.
China bank-backed dollar bond sales tumble – Industry roundup: 28 November
by Graham Buck
Japan's inflation edges higher; Metro Bank rescue approved; Invest America initiative gains traction; CBA draws Australia's young tycoons
IMF says central bank digital currencies can replace cash - TREASURY NEWS #115
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta meets with Paul Galloway, and Ben Poole, to review the latest treasury news and developments.
Three important considerations corporate treasury should watch out for going into 2024
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury executives will have to keep their attention on climate risk, global interest rate movements, and increased AI, data and privacy regulations.
US and Japanese stocks to rally in 2024 - Industry roundup: 27 November
by Ben Poole
South Korea CDBC pilot set for 2024; Garanti BBVA expands remote corporate banking; EPC publishes SPAA scheme’s default remuneration model.
ESG investors committed to transition - Industry roundup: 24 November
by Ben Poole
Premium volume of global trade credit insurance market hits US$13.89bn; Chalhoub Group scores sustainability-linked working capital facility.
Turkey’s central bank set for further rate hike – Industry roundup: 23 November
by Graham Buck
Europe's gas supplies vulnerable; Eurozone banks "show signs of stress"; Canada plans 2024 open banking push; UK growth to remain tepid
European and North American corporates stung by US$20bn FX loss - Industry roundup: 22 November
by Ben Poole
Mastercard approved to begin domestic payments processing in China; Statrys rolls out Swift payment tracking for global corporates.
Argentina set for economic shake-up under Javier Milei – Industry roundup: 21 November
by Graham Buck
China keeps rates on hold; Support for Bank of Israel chief; World Bank commits US$12bn to Kenya; Apple Pay adds open banking in UK
Malaysia and Singapore connect real-time payment systems - Industry roundup: 20 November
by Ben Poole
Ant International unveils Web3 treasury solutions; 2023 challenging for UK business owners; Canadian SMBs lack confidence in ability to decarbonise.
New Citi GPS report: companies that foster treasury leadership achieve better financial results - TREASURY NEWS #114
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta, Paul Galloway, and Ben Poole discuss treasury leadership, globalisation, credit risk, and streamlining trade.
Citi develops blockchain FX Solution - Industry roundup: 17 November
by Ben Poole
Calls for shift from supply chain resilience to growth; Insurers shift investment priorities due to higher rates; NAB launches virtual corporate card
IMF chief Georgieva sees CBDCs replacing cash over time – Industry roundup: 16 November
by Graham Buck
Japan's negative rates may end in 2024; SAP: Europe to up sustainability spend; EBRD urges €4bn capital increase; Mastercard, NEC pair on biometrics