EC reduces eurozone growth forecast – Industry roundup: 12 September
by Graham Buck
Dimon attacks bank capital proposals; RBI aims to boost digital rupee; Japan hints at end to negative rates; HSBC calls time on Russian business
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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Post- Labor Day corporate debt surge – Industry roundup: 7 September
by Graham Buck
Nairobi Declaration issued; Inflation spike crimps global wealth; Accord on reporting sustainability; Bank of China Saudi Arabia branch
Nairobi summit assesses climate crisis – Industry roundup: 5 September
by Graham Buck
IMF warning on trade restrictions; New push for digital yuan; Turkey inflation at 58.9%; London fastest in UK to go cashless
Switzerland to toughen anti- money laundering rules – Industry roundup: 31 August
by Graham Buck
Singapore charges money laundering ring; China's factory slowdown continues; Visa and Mastercard to raise fees; Vanguard supports fewer ESG proposals
Indonesia not yet ready to join BRICS – Industry roundup: 29 August
by Graham Buck
South Africa "falling behind neighbours"; Investors bearish on yuan's prospects; Eurozone money supply shrinks; StanChartered exits aviation leasing
US rates outlook in focus at Jackson Hole Economic Symposium – Industry roundup: 24 August
by Graham Buck
Eurozone business activity dips; BRICS invites six new members to join; Credit card delinquencies warning; Risk-sharing facility to support Ukraine
BRICS summit to focus on expansion and de-dollarisation – Industry roundup: 22 August
by Graham Buck
Turkey to exit protected lira scheme; Citi outlines challenges of T+1; ARM files for IPO on Nasdaq; Germany wants tighter foreign investment limits
Modest Q2 growth for eurozone, but recession in Netherlands – Industry roundup: 17 August
by Graham Buck
BAE agrees US$5.55bn acquisition; India pays for UAE oil in rupees; MAS qualified approval for stablecoins; BRICS bank issues first bonds in rand
Russia’s central bank hikes rates to 12% at crisis meeting – Industry roundup: 15 August
by Graham Buck
Japan's economic growth beats forecasts; Argentina devalues and lifts rates; China economic data misses targets; Multinationals expand use of AI
Brazil names its CBDC the Drex – Industry roundup: 10 August
by Graham Buck
mBridge project nears year-end launch; DIversity progress in US firms slows; Japan start-up plans Asia pay network; India to permit vostro accounts;
US faces US$2 trillion ‘corporate debt wall’ warns Goldman – Industry roundup: 8 August
by Graham Buck
Italy's banks face windfall tax; Investors regain appetite for junk; PayPal to launch stablecoin; Ripple platform for carbon market
Markets lower after Fitch downgrades US government debt – Industry roundup: 3 August
by Graham Buck
Argentina debt deal with PBOC; Bank of England hikes rate to 5.25%; ICE relaunches corporate bond product; UBS calls time on Crossfinder
China’s economic recovery still flagging – Industry roundup: 1 August
by Graham Buck
South Korea nearer CBDC pilot; Ripple sees US$10bn blockchain savings; Bank of Italy launches DeFi initiative; UBS drops Credit Suisse Russia clients
Fed resumes rate hikes; ECB to follow – Industry roundup: 27 July
by Graham Buck
Santander plans US expansion; China names new PBOC chief; Investment industry unconvinced by CBDCs; Revival at Rolls-Royce
China aims to boost private investment – Industry roundup: 25 July
by Graham Buck
JPMorgan's Chase arm to launch in EU; Nigeria adds NFC upgrade to eNaira; UPS resumes talks to avert strike; Algeria applies to BRICS
World Bank chief sees “window of opportunity” for India – Industry roundup: 20 July
by Graham Buck
UK and Turkey to update trade deal; Climate change 'may end 9-5 workday'; China's e-yuan gains traction; SG wins France's first full crypto licence
India and Indonesia plan cross-border payments link – Industry roundup: 18 July
by Graham Buck
Renault chief sounds supply chain alarm; Trade finance robust as growth slows; Trans Pacific trade members view expansion; More Europeans turn to BNPL
China’s super SIM card for digital yuan – Industry roundup: 13 July
by Graham Buck
Borrowing cost gap narrows; RBI promotes digital rupee; Canada hikes rate to 5%; US inflation back at 3%
IPO market strong in Indonesia – Industry roundup: 11 July
by Graham Buck
Thames Water gains lifeline; Lufthansa signs new partnership with Deutsche; South Korea open to new banks; Argentina inflation to 'ease' to 142%
Quantum digital payments move closer – Industry roundup: 6 July
by Graham Buck
BRICS members diverge on expansion; UK proposes voluntary ESG code; Eurozone business activity shrinks; China lenders cut dollar deposit rate
Yield curve inversion sounds recession alarm bell – Industry roundup: 4 July
by Graham Buck
BoA and Citi query Fed stress test result; China slaps curb on chipmaking metals; Asian manufacturing activity slows; Australia keeps rates on hold
Study shows CBDC projects now in 130 countries – Industry roundup: 29 June
by Graham Buck
Executive pay linked to ESG goals; US study focuses on supplier payments; HKMA aims to restructure banking system; Quant launches Overledger Platform
Sustainability and climate reporting standards published – Industry roundup: 27 June
by Graham Buck
Don't underestimate inflation says IMF; US$6.3 billion bid for semiconductor firm; Bundesbank denies bailout report; HSBC HK moves into crypto
EU bank plans debut ‘debt-for-nature’ swap – Industry roundup: 22 June
by Graham Buck
Powell indicates Fed plans more rate hikes; Bank hikes UK rates to 5%; Yuan heads lower against the dollar; India to raise US$244m for infrastructure