Agreement between BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank on prime finance and electronic equities
by Ben Poole
The move firms up an existing preliminary agreement regarding continuity for clients while the services migrate to BNPP.
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Bank relationships are vital. Bank Relationship Management (BRM) is a major task in any corporate treasury department and covers many other staff around the company. Often large companies use hundreds…
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EBA report stresses collaboration essential as ecosystems adapt to instant payments
by Ben Poole
Corporate bank relationships will be critical as instant payments increase in usage in the B2B space, the report finds.
SWIFT publishes paper on the European payments landscape
by Ben Poole
As financial institutions prepare for new European payments architecture, the paper highlights the milestones for action.
Citi launches transaction banking fintech challenge
by Ben Poole
The bank is looking for fresh ideas to transform the way it works and drives client value.
SWIFT adds to its API standards
by Ben Poole
Industry co-operative publishes new API standard for pre-authorisation of funds.
Emirates NBD to leverage SAP Financial Services Data Platform
by Ben Poole
Implementation marks second phase of expansion for bank's Enterprise Data Platform initiative in ongoing digital transformation.
Deutsche Bank rolls out digital signatures for clients in Asia Pacific
by Ben Poole
The solution is now available in 21 countries for the bank's clients.
Rakuten’s US banking plans draw heat
by Ben Poole
Japanese e-commerce company's US banking plans draw ire of ABA.
US banking giants edge closer to merger
by Graham Buck
A proposed deal to combine BB&T and SunTrust Banks cleared a further regulatory hurdle this week
ForgeRock releases open banking and PSD2 accelerators
by Graham Buck
The management software identity and access software specialist is accompanying the launch with an on-demand webinar
Equals Group agrees ‘global relationship’ with Citigroup
by Graham Buck
The renamed payment services provider will team up with Citi Commercial Bank to enhance the product offering and heighten efficiencies
More Apac treasury teams involved in digital strategy
by Graham Buck
But many CFOs and corporate treasurers still see it as more the responsibility of their tech colleagues, a DBS Bank survey finds
Russia’s finance ministry ‘seeks delay of Basel III reforms’
by Graham Buck
Finance minister Anton Siluanov wants Russia's central bank to hold off requiring banks to boost their capital buffers, says Reuters
Starling Bank moves further into business banking
by Graham Buck
The UK digital bank is opening up its business account to more SMEs as it steps up a challenge to the country’s Big Four
EY and Open Banking Nigeria work on financial services innovation
by Graham Buck
The Big Four accounting group will partner in developing a standardised API interface for open banking in Nigeria
China’s regulator targets supply chain finance fraud
by Graham Buck
Recent cases involving allegations of fraud have persuaded the CBIRC that tighter controls are needed
UnionBank joins blockchain converts with pilot
by Graham Buck
In partnership with OCBC Bank in Singapore, the Philippines bank became the first to pilot a blockchain-based remittance
India looks further afield for corporate funding sources
by Graham Buck
The government is reported to be in talks with foreign lenders, as India’s banking system might not provide the US$14.5bn sought
Dubai’s CBD and utility partner on cash management solutions
by Graham Buck
The Commercial Bank of Dubai announced an agreement with the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa)
FIME launches testing tool for open banking APIs
by Graham Buck
The new solution enables banks and third-party providers to verify APIs against Payment Services Directive (PSD2) standards
Swift hails successful cross-border payments integration with FAST
by Graham Buck
The integration of Swift gpi Instant with Singapore’s domestic instant payment service has accelerated payment times
UK uptake of open banking ‘hampered by PSD2’
by Graham Buck
A report by advisory firm Fingleton Associates finds that progress has been made, but more is needed for open banking to gain traction
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank seeks global deals
by Graham Buck
Its recent annual board of governors meeting in Luxembourg, where two agreements were signed, was the first to be held outside Asia
Standard Chartered, UAE Exchange partner on cash management services
by Graham Buck
The bank’s corporate clients will be able to deposit cash via the 150+ UAE Exchange branches located across the Emirates