AI in treasury moves from promise to practical progress
by Ben Poole
Treasury is now in a transition from rule-based workflows to learning systems and, eventually, autonomous agents.
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Benefits of Diversifying Supply Chains Through Global Market Expansion
by Dean M. Leavitt , Founder & CEO, Boost Payment Solutions
Diversify supply chains through global markets to reduce risk, cut costs, boost flexibility, and improve resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Part 1 (Payments Fraud): Top areas of focus for corporate treasury in 2026
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Malicious chatbots, BEC, ATO, deepfakes, and attacks on executives’ personal digital lives—plus Nacha’s 2026 rule—will demand sharper treasury focus.
Treasury teams struggle to automate as manual processes persist - Weekly roundup: 2 December
by Ben Poole
APAC finance leaders brace for tougher 2026 as growth remains top priority; EU reaches agreement on sweeping overhaul of payment services rules.
Corporates prioritise core systems as trade digitalisation accelerates - Weekly roundup: 25 November
by Ben Poole
Businesses settle into ‘constant adaptation’ as trade uncertainty persists; US corporates risk losing returns on idle cash.
Treasury News Recap (October-November 2025)
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Key treasury updates: AI-driven tools, blockchain innovation, fraud intelligence, cross-border payments expansion, and B2B ACH payments growth.
Finance AI adoption holds steady as treasurers weigh next steps
by Ben Poole
Early AI momentum has cooled as organisations grapple with data, skills, and governance challenges.
Corporates cut FX hedging in Q3 as policy uncertainty grows - Weekly roundup: 18 November
by Ben Poole
UK, Singapore and Thailand explore synchronised cross-border FX settlement; Geopolitics reshapes global trade routes as fragmentation accelerates.
Eight banking metrics for corporate treasury in complex times
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Evaluate eight crucial banking metrics that boost treasury efficiency, strengthen banking relationships, and enhance performance in challenging times.
Treasury transformation gains pace but certain gaps persist
by Ben Poole
Treasury functions worldwide are accelerating efforts to modernise, but transformation remains uneven.
State of B2B Payments: Europe
by CTM News Team
Overview of B2B Payments in Europe: Bank transfers dominate, with emerging trends in card usage and technology integration.
New Singapore-South Korea corridor strengthens sustainable trade links - Weekly roundup: 11 November
by Ben Poole
Steady recovery forecast for Sweden’s economy; Goldman Sachs expects Fed to cut rates in December; Citi expands tokenised payments platform to Europe.
Seven foreign exchange metrics for corporate treasury in times of uncertainty
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Examine seven vital FX management metrics that treasury should monitor to navigate global uncertainty and turn volatility into strategic advantage.
EY upgrades UK growth forecast to 1.5% for 2025
by Ben Poole
EY has upgraded its forecast for UK GDP growth in 2025 from 1% to 1.5% after economy showed greater momentum than expected.
ECB advances digital euro with potential issuance in 2029 - Weekly roundup: 4 November
by Ben Poole
Fed delivers another rate cut as growth moderates and risks tilt toward jobs; Swift promotes AI tool to support ISO 20022 postal data compliance.
ISO 20022: A strategic opportunity for U.S. corporate treasury and payments
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
U.S. corporates needn’t meet the November 2025 ISO 20022 deadline, yet early adoption brings benefits—better cash management and simpler payments.
IPO momentum returns as global markets regain confidence
by Ben Poole
Global IPO markets staged a sharp recovery in Q3, signalling renewed investor confidence after nearly two years of subdued activity.
Markets show early bubble traits but fundamentals remain solid - Weekly roundup: 28 October
by Ben Poole
Growth gap widens in October as Eurozone and US accelerate, UK lags behind; Boost gears up for Visa’s enhanced data era.
Six essential working capital metrics for corporate treasury in uncertain times
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Discover six key working capital metrics treasurers should track to boost liquidity, build resilience, and drive enterprise value amid uncertainty.
Cost pressures mount as UK CFOs retreat from investment
by Ben Poole
UK finance leaders are entering Q4 in a cautious mood, with cost expectations rising sharply and profit forecasts falling to multi-year lows.
State of B2B Payments: Asia Pacific
by CTM News Team
APAC's diverse markets and economic pressures are sparking a B2B payments revolution.
12 liquidity management metrics for corporate treasury in challenging times
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Explore 12 key liquidity metrics corporate treasurers must track for better cash management, risk mitigation, and strategic value in uncertain times.
CFOs tighten overhead while keeping growth targets in sight - Weekly roundup: 21 October
by Ben Poole
Asia corporates brace for tariff turbulence; Ripple enters corporate treasury arena with US$1bn GTreasury deal.
China powers manufacturing rebound while the West cools
by Ben Poole
China’s factory resurgence drives Asia’s busiest production stretch since mid-2022 while North American and European manufacturers continue to slow.