Ransomware attacks decrease, but companies falling prey to complacency
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Organizations must remain vigilant as ransomware payments rise despite fewer ransomware attacks.
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Treasurers evaluate security system spend as fraud rises - Industry roundup: 5 April
by Ben Poole
Lloyds Bank and Enigio in trade digitisation partnership; UBS executes ] cross-border intraday repo trade; Institutional investors embrace ESG
More South Korean companies issue corporate bonds – Industry roundup: 4 April
by Graham Buck
Cineworld emerges from Chapter 11; Squeeze tightens on MTS Bank; Credit Agricole expands in China; Tranglo adds instant SEPA payout to Europe
More global companies to offer embedded finance
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Three in four companies worldwide intend to grow their businesses by adding embedded finance into their product offerings.
MMFs gain from fear of smaller banks - Industry roundup: 3 April
by Ben Poole
Lack of digital-savvy CFOs blocking autonomous finance; Connecting cross-border payments with QR codes; Operating costs dominate UK SME concerns
Intensifying inflation fight despite banking failures: US Fed raises interest rates 0.25% - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #81
by Kylene Casanova
Reviewing the latest treasury news and developments.
Kyriba and U.S. Bank enable real-time business payments - Industry roundup: 31 March
by Ben Poole
Bank API integration promises to streamline bond pricing indications for treasury teams; Businesses are investing for growth despite a tough economic
Alibaba outlines plans to split six ways – Industry roundup: 30 March
by Graham Buck
UK toughens LDI funds policy; Credit Suisse merger benefits rival; "Terrible risk management" caused SVB demise: China settles first LNG trade in yuan
The US Federal Reserve commits to rolling out its real-time payment system FedNow Service in July 2023 - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #80
by Kylene Casanova
Listen to our podcast on four of the latest treasury news articles!
The US dollar’s dominance in global trade and finance is steadily declining
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
While the supremacy of the dollar won’t end anytime soon, its stranglehold on the global financial system is gradually reducing.
Plans to empower SMEs through trade and finance - Industry roundup: 29 March
by Ben Poole
Vista Shipping scores US$89.6m sustainability-linked loan; Australian businesses pragmatic on rising costs; SAP launches cloud ERP for midsize firms
Financial markets calmer, but IMF warns of turbulence ahead – Industry roundup: 28 March
by Graham Buck
Bank turmoil "could upset LIBOR transition"; Wind sector faces supply chain crunch; APAC corporates look closer to home; Macau launches MCEX platform
Top actions CFOs are taking after recent bank failures
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Following the recent bank collapses, re-evaluating risk and viability of current funding sources rank among top actions for finance chiefs.
Citi report underlines increased importance of treasury fundamentals - Industry roundup: 27 March
by Ben Poole
Swift trials corporate actions solution; Conglomerates in Southeast Asia need to refine their strategy; Exploring the pandemic's lasting impact
Bank of England follows the Fed’s lead, hikes 25 bps - Industry roundup: 24 March
by Ben Poole
GTreasury launches API integration platform; SAP brings B2B embedded finance solution; Eurosystem, Malaysia and Singapore link instant payments
Federal Reserve moderates US interest rate hikes – Industry roundup: 23 March
by Graham Buck
Commodities finance "resistant to turmoil"; IMF support package for Ukraine; Digital currency firms go Swiss; Nigeria cash shortage boosts eNaira
The failure of US banks could lead to rise in cyberattacks
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Fear and a sense of urgency that drove recent bank runs can fuel the next big opportunity for bad actors and result in targeted cybercrimes.
UK inflation rate shock - Industry roundup: 22 March
by Ben Poole
Mastercard promises AI ‘cyber shield’; HSBC AM launches Euro ESG MMF; NatWest launches digital ID business service
Bundesbank sees Germany’s economy heading for recession – Industry roundup: 21 March
by Graham Buck
ISO 20022 coexistence underway; Russian court freezes VW's assets; South Africa launches rapid payments prog; Mongolia debuts first green bond
2023’s banking crisis claims Credit Suisse - Industry roundup: 20 March
by Ben Poole
Stress among small banks likely to slow US economy; PXP Financial, Mastercard and Payall collaborate on cross-border payments
Introducing ChatGPT and its impact on corporate treasury - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #79
by Kylene Casanova
Pushpendra, Bob Stark, and Jack Large meet to review the latest treasury news and developments.
After collapse of two US banks, what comes next?
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The banking turmoil has sparked contagion concerns and may force the Fed to halt rate hikes and regulators to strengthen regulation.
US FedNow instant payments service to launch in July - Industry roundup: 17 March
by Ben Poole
BNP Paribas and Hokodo bring BNPL to B2B commerce; Surecomp and Contour partner on digital trade finance; India and UAE explore CBDC interoperability
Credit Suisse gets US$54 billion state help – Industry roundup: 16 March
by Graham Buck
Bank of America gain from SVB failure; India "uses SWIFT for Russia dollar trade"; US regulators differ on stablecoin; Binance ends sterling transfers