Yes corporate treasury departments DO have a purpose, but …
by Jack Large
Bruce Lynn, Financial Executives Consulting Group, “Not sure Treasury prepared to answer this question without some context…”
What’s holding back circular economy growth?
by Ben Poole
Two new reports from ING explore the progress of this economic model.
Green bonds set to gain strength in 2020 following record year
by Ben Poole
China, USA, France and Germany dominated the green bonds market in 2019, accounting for over 40% of all proceeds globally.
ICC joins Singapore Government to launch TradeTrust
by Ben Poole
The project is designed to accelerate the digitalisation of global trade and commerce.
Jack Henry launches cloud-based banking platform
by Ben Poole
The solution is designed to speed up the time to market for digital banks.
Nordea economic outlook: Proceed with caution
by Ben Poole
While certain downside risks have receded, global geopolitics continues to cast a long shadow.
Singapore’s Payment Services Act comes into force
by Ben Poole
The Act is designed to enhance the regulatory framework for payment services in Singapore.
Lloyds Bank rolling out corporate tools as part of carbon cutting pledge
by Ben Poole
The banking group pledges to cut carbon by more than 50% in the next decade to help finance a green future.
Banking sector ‘active mindset’ key to accelerating response to climate crisis
by Ben Poole
BEI report outlines path to a greener future for banks.
US cash accumulation spiked in Q4 2019
by Ben Poole
An AFP survey finds financial professionals showing a willingness to deploy cash in Q1 2020.
Voltron transforms into Contour
by Ben Poole
Contour launches following the success of the bank-backed project to digitise trade finance.
RAKBANK and Mastercard launch suite of corporate payment solutions
by Ben Poole
The product suite includes a corporate purchase card, corporate executive T&E card and B2B virtual card.
FCA and BoE forum to explore AI in financial services
by Ben Poole
The Financial Services AI Public Private Forum will explore means to support safe adoption of AI in financial services.
What’s next for corporate instant payments?
by Michael Knetsch, Director, Business Product Expert - Payments, Deutsche Bank
When combined with other emerging technologies, such as APIs, DLT and request to pay, instant payments begin to come into their own
Digital currencies: the ultimate hard power tool
by Ben Poole
Part III of DB's Future of Payments report examines the impact digital currencies could have on corporates and countries.
HSBC’s Green Deposits debut in UK and Singapore
by Ben Poole
The accounts will help support green projects backed by the bank.
RTP limit raised to US$100,000, as MUFG joins scheme
by Ben Poole
The Clearing House is quadrupling the limit from February 1st.
OpenDoor opens continuous order book for illiquid US treasuries
by Ben Poole
State Street will execute transactions matched on the platform.
Brexit: What steps should corporates be considering?
by Jack Large
Tim Maloney, partner at law firm Dorsey & Whitney, gives succinct advice
Nordic outlook: Short-term relief but long-term risks
by Ben Poole
A report from SEB notes cautious regional growth set against a backdrop of political uncertainty and supply-side constraints.
Completing the last leg of the payments journey
by Ben Poole
A report from SWIFT and Aite Group explores the benefits of mandatory confirmation of payment receipt.
Extinction of plastic cards on the horizon
by Ben Poole
Part II of a Deutsche Bank Future of Payments report says that plastic cards have the most to lose from a growth in digital payments.
Central banks ponder digital currency potential
by Ben Poole
A group of central banks are assessing possible use cases for digital currencies.
Corporate treasury department efficiency: what happened in 2019 and will happen in 2020?
by Jack Large
TIPCO’s view on how effectiveness and efficiency in the corporate treasury department is developing