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
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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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
Eighth successive hike takes Australia‘s interest rate to 3.1% – Industry roundup: 6 December
by Graham Buck
IBM and Maersk shutter TradeLens; Bulk ships "transporting food cargoes"; Fit For The Future study issued; Mastercard and Vesta in LatAm partnership
Interview (Part 2): Jennifer B. Lassiter, Executive Director of the Digital Dollar Project (DDP)
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Learn why the U.S. has taken a deliberative approach to CBDC development and why CFOs and corporate treasurers should be thinking about CBDCs.
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.
Interview (Part 1): Jennifer B. Lassiter, Executive Director of The Digital Dollar Project (DDP)
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Learn more about the DDP, its Technical Sandbox Program, and why they’re focusing on cross-border payments and defining interoperability.
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
Automation, outsourcing, and hiring freezes top of mind for US finance leaders
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Rising recession fears are causing CFOs to focus on automation, outsourcing, and hiring freezes to protect organizational growth and profitability.
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
Indonesia plans OPEC-like cartel for nickel – Industry roundup: 24 November
by Graham Buck
US$1bn ASEAN infrastructure fund launch; Nigerian financial market "inadequate"; Convenience stores target card giants; HSBC: Pound set for 2023 rally
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
China’s regulators ask banks to report on liquidity - Industry roundup: 17 November
by Graham Buck
Embedded finance grows in MENA; India government bonds regain appeal; Microsoft launches supply chain platform; Allianz adds second trade finance fund
Critical mandates, challenges, regulations and trends driving corporate treasury
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Enhancing liquidity risk management and being a steward for financial risk management are the most critical treasury mandates prioritized by the CFO.
‘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
Pay inflation accelerating in Europe – Industry roundup: 10 November
by Graham Buck
Fears as Binance abandons FTX; Blue Mediterranean Partnership launched; Citi cuts investment banking jobs; China property crisis deepens
Cash is still king for many Indians – Industry roundup: 8 November
by Graham Buck
NY Fed positive on digital dollar; BIS issues central bank FX survey; PayPal supports Apple's Tap to Pay; SEC outlines proposals for open-end funds
US corporations face rising credit risks
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Higher borrowing costs, rising inflation, looming recession, Europe’s energy crisis, and housing market corrections are intensifying credit risks.
China set to retain grip on global rare earths supply – Industry roundup: 3 November
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rate by 0.75%; Singapore's MAS explores retail CBDC; Call for crackdown on shadow banks; Canada ISO 20022 delay
More US corporates focused on ESG performance – Industry roundup: 1 November
by Graham Buck
Australia ready for more rate hikes; Strong dollar trims corporate earnings; European sovereigns face poor liquidity; Nigeria expects a volatile 2023