Upgrading corporate T&E solutions for the new normal
by Ben Poole
TripActions' expansion of integrations with ERPs for its payments and expense platform is the latest in a line recent T&E innovations announced.
Accounts Payable Management
Background
Accounts Payable are the payments a business owes to suppliers for goods or services purchased on credit; a type of short-term debt. Accounts payable are often referred to as "payables." The main…
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Bank of England outlines Brexit payment risks
by Ben Poole
The BoE's Financial Stability Report for December 2020 notes the additional information required for SEPA payments between the UK and EU.
FNBO using SWIFT gpi data to support international business growth
by Ben Poole
The First National Bank of Omaha has used the solution to remove friction from its clients' cross-border payments.
Digital, distanced and domestically focused: Mastercard’s view on 2021
by Ben Poole
The payment giant's Economics Institute has analysed data from across its network to predict next year's key trends.
The role of banks in the future of European payments
by Ben Poole
A white paper from EBA and McKinsey has examined the challenges to banks’ traditional role at the centre of the payments ecosystem.
New commercial payments options released by Visa and BBVA
by Ben Poole
Both firms have launched solutions designed to improve the corporate B2B payments experience.
US corporates embracing electronic B2B payments
by Ben Poole
While the AFP 2020 survey shows the benefits that digital payments offer corporates, it also notes the cyber security awareness that firms must show.
Mastercard advances multi-rail strategy to modernise business payments
by Ben Poole
The payments giant has added account-to-account and global card payments functionality to its Mastercard Track Business Payment Service.
Kyriba virtual event showcases treasury case studies
by Ben Poole
The Kyriba Global Summit, which starts next week, will be covering liquidity, payments, FX, supply chain finance, and much more.
SIA integrates request to pay services in Europe
by Ben Poole
The payment method allows beneficiaries to send a payment request in real-time to a payer through several digital channels.
DBS launches online tracking for cross-border collections
by Ben Poole
Corporates in Singapore and Hong Kong can now access real-time visibility for both cross-border payments and collections at no additional cost.
COVID-19 is a catalyst for digital B2B payments adoption
by Ben Poole
A Mastercard study shows businesses moving to digital B2B payments for speed, security and transparency.
Barclaycard attempts to redefine supply chain payments for businesses
by Ben Poole
Barclaycard Payment Intelligence uses data analytics to provide a detailed picture of corporate supply chains.
The slow recovery of US business spend sentiment
by Ben Poole
The Coupa Business Spend Index Q3 outlook shows early signs of business resilience amid economic downturn.
Amex targets the AP space
by Ben Poole
American Express has launched its first automated accounts payable solution for US corporates.
Singapore’s multi-currency blockchain project concludes final phase
by Ben Poole
Project Ubin’s fifth and final phase highlights commercial potential, paving the way towards live adoption.
EedenBull and Mastercard extend strategic partnership into Asia Pacific
by Ben Poole
The agreement builds on their efforts in Europe.
COVID-19 and the impact on digital payments
by Ben Poole
Two new reports consider the effect that the pandemic is having on cash and payments behaviour.
Digital fiat currencies reality a step closer
by Ben Poole
A settlement involving SocGen and Banque de France, and a patent application from Visa, offer a glimpse of the future of money.
Mastercard launch promises enhanced working capital management
by Ben Poole
The Mastercard Track Business Payment Service has gone live in the US ahead of its global rollout.
Industry roundup: 7 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring Contour, Finovate Capital, the AFP, and more.
Protecting cash flow and payments during COVID-19
by Ben Poole
A blog from the ECB looks at how to support electronic payments, provision of banknotes, market infrastructures and cyber defences.
Card companies build on initial COVID-19 response
by Ben Poole
Mastercard and American Express have come out with new initiatives in the past week.
Industry roundup: 29 April 2020
by Ben Poole
Today's headlines include FX losses, AI use in AP, account reconciliation on blockchain, and more.