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.
Accounts Receivable Management
Background
Accounts Receivable (A/R) is the money owed to a business by its clients. The main objective in Accounts Receivable management is to minimise the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and processing costs…
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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.
Optimising cash & collections in the new COVID-19 normal
by Jack Large
Automating accounts receivables processing and management
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.
The shift in finance leaders’ priorities
by Ben Poole
As the top global 100 companies start to rebound from Covid-19, payment delays are the key concern for 65% of finance leaders.
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.
Billtrust adds to its B2B payments solution
by Ben Poole
Its Pay on Email solution targets billing and cash flow efficiencies for remote working.
Turn collecting receivables into a competitive and fun game
by Jack Large
CashTarget from AI platform Sidetrade uses gamification for businesses to improve receivables collection performance
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.
COVID-19 rapidly reshaping banking and payments behaviours
by Ben Poole
New data from FIS shows 45% of Americans have changed the way they interact with their banks since the coronavirus outbreak.
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: 27 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief from Deutsche Bank, AvidXchange, Western Union and SurePayd.
Deutsche Bank begins roll out of corporate instant payments in Thailand
by Ben Poole
PromptPay uses an account number or corporate tax ID to receive incoming payments.
OneStream Software launches transaction matching solution
by Ben Poole
The solution is designed to accelerate account reconciliations and financial close.
Pandemic casts shadow over UK Payment Systems Regulator’s annual plan
by Ben Poole
The PSR's annual plan and budget were formulated before the COVID-19 crisis.
SWIFT COVID-19 statement stresses systems working as normal
by Ben Poole
The payments cooperative has postponed all in-person community events through to the end of May.