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.
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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.
Markets brace for data blackout as US government shutdown drags on - Weekly roundup: 14 October
by Ben Poole
G20 set to fall short of 2027 cross-border payments reform goals; Banks lag in monetising real-time payments revolution.
The evolution of payments fraud: Broader reach, faster speed, and the AI Advantage
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Payments fraud is spreading across corporate channels and may accelerate with real-time payments—AI-driven defences are key to treasury resilience.
US CEOs bet on AI as supply chain costs and workforce pressures mount
by Ben Poole
US chief execs are accelerating their investment in AI while rethinking supply chain strategies and workforce models to sustain growth.
Treasurers sharpen focus on efficiency and digital transformation - Weekly roundup: 7 October
by Ben Poole
SNB and ECB to test cross-border instant payments link; Merck partners with Broadridge for real-time treasury visibility.
Treasury & Digital Payments 2025: Benefits, Barriers & Strategy Updates
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury sees digital payments’ benefits but faces adoption barriers, has limited familiarity with emerging methods, yet plans strategy updates.
How treasurers can transform to create value in uncertain times
by Ben Poole
New EY research highlights that treasurers are now expected to provide insights that shape organisational growth.
State of B2B Payments: Mexico
by CTM News Team
Macro trends in Mexico are driving changes in B2B payments, emphasizing cash flow optimization and efficiency.
European banks unite to counter US stablecoin lead - Weekly roundup: 30 September
by Ben Poole
Swift unveils blockchain ledger to support global cross-border payments; AI spending boosts US economy but official data undercounts impact.
Treasury News Recap (August-September 2025)
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Key treasury updates: AI-driven suite, data-first solution, virtual card automation, scaled cross-border payments, blockchain FX, and the GENIUS Act.
Growth holds but confidence slips in September’s flash PMI data
by Ben Poole
Across the Eurozone, UK, and US, services have largely propped up activity, while manufacturing shows renewed fragility.
Indian treasurers turn to AI as automation tops investment agenda - Weekly roundup: 23 September
by Ben Poole
AI could lift global trade nearly 40% by 2040; UK leads European fintech revival; EBA outlines roadmap for OCT Inst adoption.
Generative AI and Agentic AI: Set to Reshape the Future of Treasury
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Generative and Agentic AI are poised to transform treasury, improving efficiency, reducing errors, boosting analytics, and enabling smarter decisions.
Trump in UK as Fed trims rates and BoE stays put
by Ben Poole
The Fed delivered its first interest rate cut of 2025, while the BoE opted to hold rates steady at 4%.
Swift tests AI blueprint for cross-border fraud prevention - Weekly roundup: 16 September
by Ben Poole
Dollar turbulence drives fund manager FX hedging boom; China to accelerate semiconductor investment; Four-step approach for CFOs managing layoffs.
Treasury cash forecasting: Rising expectations, growing complexity, AI’s promise
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Corporate treasury cash forecasting faces growing expectations and challenges; AI adoption enables accuracy and actionable insights.
Three near-term AI priorities for CFOs
by Ben Poole
Gartner’s latest research suggests finance leaders should concentrate on three areas that will have the most immediate and transformational impact.
Soft US jobs data sharpen debate over Fed’s next move - Weekly roundup: 9 September
by Ben Poole
AFP Pinnacle Awards nominees revealed; Banks boost tech spend as competition heats up; Investors retreat from equities as MMFs surge.