China moves to support post- zero Covid recovery – Industry roundup: 16 February
by Graham Buck
CFOs braced for slower growth; Avaya files for bankruptcy again; World Bank chief to step down; Markets “riding US$1 trillion liquidity wave”
Cash Flow Management & Forecasting
Background
The basic objective of cash flow management is to understand and minimize the cost of processing and managing cash flows both externally with other companies and organizations and internally…
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More treasurers embracing ESG and sustainability investing
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Cash investing, supply chain management, and financing stand out as focal areas for treasurers that align with their ESG and sustainability push.
M&A during turbulent economic times: lessons from the last recession
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Companies that do not sit on the sidelines but engage in proactive dealmaking during economic downturns are more likely to emerge as winners.
Digital pound “likely before 2030” – Industry roundup: 7 February
by Graham Buck
Roubini predicts challenge to USD; Volatile dollar raises hedging cost; Australia lifts bank rate to 3.35%; Bond scarcity fears in Europe
EU seeks tighter rules on bank’s crypto holdings – Industry roundup: 26 January
by Graham Buck
Canada’s 4.50% rate could mark peak; LatAm leaders request more funding; South Korea corporate bond sales dip; HK banks offer sweeteners to staff
Treasurers poised to provide greater strategic value within their organizations
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
TIS experts recommend that treasury ought to be both a strategic and operational contributor to become a significantly more value-added function.
Bayer to shift focus away from Europe – Industry roundup: 17 January
by Graham Buck
American firms turn to convertible bonds; Thailand to allow virtual banks; Standard Chartered upbeat on India; US creates digital assets body
World’s central banks go for gold – Industry roundup: 12 January
by Graham Buck
Global shipping costs ease; Olam announces plan for dual listing; European retailers accused of exploitation; Plug pulled on Sun Cable project
Dubai outlines growth ambitions for next 10 years – Industry roundup: 10 January
by Graham Buck
France regulator issues 2023 action plan; Japan's PM on working with central bank; WEF questions blockchain; BBVA expands via Central America partner
Five contenders to displace China as supply chains hub – Industry roundup: 3 January
by Graham Buck
Seven trends impacting on farmers' finances; Egypt eases import restrictions; Russia "name and shame" list; Turkey completes first CBDC test
Insurers withdraw war risk cover for Russia and Ukraine business – Industry roundup: 29-30 December
by Graham Buck
Hong Kong relents on Covid-19; Carmakers lessen dependence on China; Europe's quantitative tightening underway; Little demand for digital yuan
Croatia prepares to join the eurozone – Industry roundup: 27-28 December
by Graham Buck
CEBR expects global recession; HSBC files crypto trademark applications; Japan inflation of 3.7% a 41-year high; Further Europe rate hikes likely
Spain pushes ahead with bank windfall tax – Industry roundup: 22 December
by Graham Buck
US corporates adjust FX risk management; Thai workers sue UK grocer Tesco; RBI chief warns on crypto... while Russia softens its stance
European corporates move nearer four-day working week – Industry roundup: 20 December
by Graham Buck
HSBC ends funding for gas and oil; Hong Kong launches crypto ETFs; Kazakhstan presses ahead with CBDC; US small businesses sign alliance
European Union agrees carbon border tax – Industry roundup: 15 December
by Graham Buck
Competition in UK’s FX market; Brazil plans 2024 launch of CBDC; European central banks announce rate hikes; Argos Blockchain struggles for cash
Real-time visibility over cash flow and financial data crucial for organizational survival in 2023
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
As recession looms, improving cash flow visibility and financial data accuracy will become more important for organizations over the next year.
Nigeria caps ATM cash withdrawals to promote CBDCs – Industry update: 8 December
by Graham Buck
Bank of Canada hikes rate; Biggest gold ETF to use non-UK vaults; Lithium prices ease; LatAm dollar bond sales set to rally
Bottomline Technologies survey finds CFOs have positive views of cash and liquidity – Industry roundup: 2 December
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Cuba ransomware attacks on US organizations more than double over the past year; Ukraine central bank explores CBDC as a key element to raise capital.
US survey finds most states pro-cashless – Industry roundup: 1 December
by Graham Buck
Oil price projections for 2023; Wider band for China's yuan likely; Binance re-enters Japan via acquisition; Goldman redeploys London traders to Milan
Kyriba and J.P. Morgan Payments launch new real-time treasury solution – Industry roundup: 30 November
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Crypto lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy; HSBC quits Canada, selling its business to RBC for US $10 billion.
Emerging markets could begin rate cuts by mid-2023 – Industry updates: 29 November
by Graham Buck
China goes for gold over dollar; CLOs bounce back from brief selloff; CBA leads in asset finance; Two contenders remain for Citi Banamex
South Africa and Sweden follow Fed with rate hikes – Industry roundup: 25 November
by Graham Buck
Sweden raises rate to 2.5%; Trafigura upbeat on Europe's gas; Africa's uneven CBDC progress; UK firms' inventories rise
CME’s expansion will extend to weekly FX options – Industry roundup: 22 November
by Graham Buck
UK-South Africa infrastructure partnership; Downbeat report from Spain’s Cellnex; India ready for retail CBDC pilot; Stenn addresses trade finance gap
‘Global Shield’ climate finance launched at COP27 summit – Industry roundup: 15 November
by Graham Buck
Spain's banks pilot digital euro; ASEAN banks unite on payments; South Korea corporate debt liquidity squeeze; HSBC opens new Singapore office