Virtual accounts: powering successful integrated treasury strategies
by Ben Poole
The latest Aite Group report examines the surge of interest in virtual account management due to open banking and real-time payments in recent years.
Cash & Liquidity Management
Background
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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Real-time payments surge ahead
by Ben Poole
While Sweden's Riksbank and the ECB explore cross-currency instant payments, an FIS study finds volumes instant payments are accelerating globally.
Assessing the post COVID-19 banking industry
by Ben Poole
Banks around the world are being forced to reassess traditional products, strategies and business models.
How corporate treasury needs to get ready for next phase/spike in COVID-19
by Jack Large
GTreasury’s Chief Customer Officer, Mathilde Sanson, assesses The Treasury Coalition’s findings and how to manage the ongoing hidden dangers
Treasury innovation at Alphabet, Dräger, and Peloton recognised by AFP
by Ben Poole
Google's parent company, a medical technology firm and a fast growing US exercise equipment company are the finalists for the AFP 2020 Pinnacle Award.
Corporates in Europe and Americas identify Asia Pacific as priority market for international expansion
by Ben Poole
Standard Chartered research reveals expansion into new markets remain key for CFOs and treasurers, with Asia Pacific ranked top.
Real-time payments gaining traction with US corporates
by Ben Poole
A survey from Citizens Commercial Banking has found nine out of 10 businesses are interested in the new US payment standard.
Barclaycard attempts to redefine supply chain payments for businesses
by Ben Poole
Barclaycard Payment Intelligence uses data analytics to provide a detailed picture of corporate supply chains.
European short-term MMFs hold limited share of corporate commercial paper
by Ben Poole
A Fitch report shows that of European CP holdings of €88bn, only €12bn was issued by corporates.
US firms to decrease cash holdings due to worsening business performance
by Ben Poole
The AFP July 2020 Corporate Cash Indicators has found that US corporates are accumulating cash as a defensive measure.
FTSE 350 companies issue record levels of profit warnings
by Ben Poole
33% of the UK’s listed companies issued a profit warning in the first half of 2020, according to an EY report.
Cash flow forecasting importance highlighted in survey
by Ben Poole
The survey assesses the priorities of treasurers during the lockdown.
Hardest hit sectors revealed, as German stimulus package announced
by Ben Poole
Real estate, hospitality and ICT are the sectors hardest hit by late payment in the UK.
ECB sounds COVID-19 financial stability warning
by Ben Poole
The pandemic has greatly amplified existing vulnerabilities of the financial sector, corporates and sovereigns.
Does your cash flow forecasting system/process need a better driver?
by Jack Large
Better cash forecasts from BONAVIDO and Brian Shanahan
Fitch makes further economic forecast cuts, but global recession bottoming out
by Ben Poole
The ratings agency believes the slump in global economic activity is close to reaching its trough.
Finding solutions to supply chain stresses
by Ben Poole
With pandemic pressure ramping up on global supply chains, large corporates and smaller suppliers are looking for answers.
Economic bounceback possible in 2021?
by Ben Poole
A report covering EBRD regions sees economic contraction of 3.5% in 2020, but a 4.8% rebound in 2021.
Treasurers’ liquidity actions suggest dire economic consequences
by Ben Poole
An AFP survey, underwritten by BMO, finds companies are putting off hiring and capex.
Boeing’s actions highlight severity of aviation cash and liquidity turbulence
by Ben Poole
The company's termination of Embraer joint ventures has reduced its cash needs at a critical time.
Treasurers not expecting financial normalcy until early 2021
by Ben Poole
Global Crisis Monitor from Treasury Coalition also shows some reasons for optimism from treasurers.
CTMpulse: BACK TO BASICS: Turning point for corporate treasury?
by Jack Large
Liquidity and working capital management comes to the fore as companies battle for survival
CARES Act gives US airlines the option to extend their liquidity runways
by Ben Poole
A Moody's Investors Service report explores the COVID-19 impact on the US airline sector and the government's response.
COVID 19 - Basel 3: regulation deadline loses to pandemic
by Ben Poole
Basel Committee defers Basel III implementation to increase operational capacity of banks and supervisors to respond to COVID-19.