South Korea’s semiconductor sector booms – Industry roundup: 28 December
by Graham Buck
S&P expects tough 2024 for US banks; New deputy for China's central bank; AML regulation update for Egypt's banks; Hong Kong rules for stablecoin
Bank Fees Reconciliation & Negotiation
Background
Analysis of bank charges and fees has always been difficult because banks use different charging structures, and because their charging systems were inefficient and inconsistent. Today banks are…
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Digital euro moves a step closer – Industry roundup: 19 October
by Graham Buck
US-China chip battle escalates; Egypt first with panda bond; Shell abandons carbon offset targets; Warning on Treasury bond market
Corporates move to diversify FX counterparties following banking crisis
by Ben Poole
88% of US corporates are exploring diversifying FX counterparties, while ESG has grown in importance to the business for 90% in the past year.
China to encourage further renminbi internationalisation – Industry roundup: 13 October
by Graham Buck
Lazard adds geopolitical risk unit; Central banks "ready for recession"; Google to accept crypto payments; BNY Mellon complete Egypt-China payment
No more credit cards, pay with your smile – Industry roundup: 18 May
by Kylene Casanova
Fastest growing fintech, Synergistic collaboration, 5 partnerships with DBS, $100 million risk-sharing facility, biometric facial recognition.
Industry Roundup: 24 March
by Graham Buck
WTO on supply chain disruption; Partial reopening for Moscow exchange; Crédit Agricole post-Brexit fees; Citi, Stenn pair on supplier financing
Industry roundup: 24 February
by Graham Buck
McKinsey upbeat on mining sector; Botswana to end cheque use; Few escape supply chain disruption; Islamic finance 'helping sustainability aims'
On the seventh day of Christmas my adviser gave me tips on how to:
by Jack Large
Improve the overall EFFICIENCY of my Corporate Treasury Department by getting the balance between insourcing and outsourcing right
On the first day of Christmas Father Christmas said to me:
by Jack Large
eBAM and bank relationship management are vital
Industry roundup: 21 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring RBC, SmartStream, Mastercard and more.
Industry roundup: 16 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring DBS, Currencycloud, Fairfax, Deloitte, KyckGlobal, and more.
OneStream Software launches transaction matching solution
by Ben Poole
The solution is designed to accelerate account reconciliations and financial close.
How to minimize bank fees & maximize operational efficiency
by Jack Large
Strategic Treasurer shows how
ESMA report seeks fee improvements from ratings agencies and trade repositories
by Ben Poole
While the report praises good practices, there are ongoing supervisory concerns.
Is ‘monetary magic’ dead?
by Ben Poole
How far has central bank power waned since the global financial crisis?
ION Treasury targets cost transparency across banking partners
by Ben Poole
TMS provider aims to address the growing need to better manage costs within treasury.
SmartStream launches instant reconciliations using AI and machine learning
by Ben Poole
The solution uses AI algorithms to auto-configure reconciliations of any data structure.
FreeAgent secures open banking data links with UK big banks
by Graham Buck
The Edinburgh-based cloud-based accounting software specialist will link banking data from the so-called CMA9 lenders
Citi first AFP accredited provider of new SWIFT BSB standard
by Jack Large
AFP service codes accredited provider program which increases standardization in bank reporting, and reduces costs
Corporates have the power in bank account and fee management
by Jack Large
BAM and eBAM are no longer difficult, there are services that really do give corporates control and cut costs significantly
How to get the most from your Bank Fee Negotiations
by Bridget Meyer , Senior Director, Redbridge Analytics
The vital points to consider before entering into bank fee negotiations with your banker
Banks recover 75% of defaulted corporate loans
by Bija Knowles
A study on corporate loan defaults show that banks can expect to recover 75 per cent of a defaulted loan but often recovery can be zero, according to data from 50+ banks by Global Credit Data
Are your bank fees in compliance with your payables policy?
by Dan Gill , Senior Director, Redbridge Analytics
Strategy for obtaining Bank Services Billing files and getting control of your bank fees
From dull numbers to smart data: A new era of cash visibility is dawning
by Hubert Rappold , TIPCO Treasury & Technology GmbH
Building on information that is now more readily available than ever before, advances in technology help create new insights for corporate treasurers