Europe’s central banks to reveal cost of QE binge – Industry roundup: 21 February
by Graham Buck
US, China most exposed to climate damage; Investors keen for corporate debt; India capital markets impasse; China banks keep rates on hold
Cash & Liquidity Management
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Effective liquidity management is as much an art as a science. The main objectives of cash and liquidity management are to free up all the company's cash whilst minimising processing costs, to…
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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”
Crypto Payments Firm Wirex and Visa Expand Partnership to 40 Countries - Industry roundup: 15 February
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Japan’s JCB becomes interwoven with India’s digital economy amid one million RuPay Card issuance.
Major global companies “guilty of greenwashing” – Industry roundup: 14 February
by Graham Buck
China to keep green bond issue lead; Money managers expect sticky inflation; Emirates to launch a CBDC; Nine banks fund Carbonplace
China to establish renminbi clearing in Brazil – Industry roundup: 9 February
by Graham Buck
HSBC launches e-commerce digital payments in HK; Deutsche Bank eyes two crypto stakes; AI-powered crypto in demand; China to access Russian titanium
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
Managing currency volatility and uncertainty in 2023
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury will have to ramp up automation efforts and take a holistic approach to currency management to prepare for another challenging year.
China to expand digital yuan testing – Industry roundup: 2 February
by Graham Buck
UK issues plans to regulate crypto; Gmail creator sees ChatGPT ousting Google; Eurozone and UK hike interest rates; Raiffeisen earns more from Russia
Eurozone faces recession risk and financial fragmentation
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
With interest rates expected to stay at peak levels for some time, the ECB’s aggressive monetary tightening raises the risk of eurozone recession.
Global commodity trading “on cusp of next normal”– Industry roundup: 31 January
by Graham Buck
BP trims outlook for energy demand; Nigeria launches AfriGo card; Stan Chartered to open Philippines services hub; Montenegro teams with Ripple
Expect a US ‘slowcession’ instead of a recession
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
While recession remains a serious threat, easing inflation and strong economic fundamentals point to a more-likely ‘slowcession.’
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
Brazil and Argentina propose shared currency – Industry roundup: 24 January
by Graham Buck
Big banks work on Apple Pay rival; Sweden's rare earths discovery; New use cases for China's digital yuan; Pakistan food group plans IPO
India may give Visa and Mastercard access to its payments market – Industry roundup: 19 January
by Graham Buck
Bank of America chief promotes ESG; Deutsche Bank's CNY1bn Panda Bond; Saudi J-v targets strategic minerals; Five evolving cybercrime trends
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
Four ways to turn supply chain disruptions of 2023 into a competitive advantage
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Supply chain disruptions are expected to continue in 2023. Here’s how corporate treasury can turn supply chain disruptions into a competitive edge.
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
Market, credit and liquidity risk: Top risk concerns for 2023
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Strengthening risk management and focusing on market, credit and liquidity risk in 2023 will help treasury face a darkening economic outlook.
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
New year begins with major green bond offerings – Industry roundup: 5 January
by Graham Buck
Air France-KLM opts for ESG bonds; Bike producer backpedals from China; TCH taps SWIFT for its new chief; Denmark's cashless banks deter criminals
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