D-Day for crypto market in seven days‘ time – Industry roundup: 8 September
by Graham Buck
China agrees to pay Russia in roubles; Hawkish ECB hikes rates by 0.75%; China corporate bond boom; Contour acquires we.trade assets
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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105 countries are exploring CBDCs. The US and the UK are falling behind
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Atlantic Council’s research reveals that over 100 governments, representing over 95% of global GDP, are looking into central bank digital currencies.
China’s declining yuan worries its neighbours – Industry roundup: 6 September
by Graham Buck
Australia hikes rates for a fifth month; Reports predict Italy debt crisis; Ghana reassurance on CBDCs; Abu Dhabi plans bad debt sale
Pressure on gas prices hits euro and pound – Industry roundup: 5 September
by Graham Buck
China’s economic challenge falters; Cardano upgrade on 22 Sept; Amazon moves further into logistics; India anti- money laundering action
US CBDC moves a step closer with sandbox initiative – Industry roundup: 1 September
by Graham Buck
Japan regulator tightens bank scrutiny; Brazil development bank buys carbon credits; StanChart Singapore digital bank; SWIFT uses predictive analytics
Seven tips to help CFOs and treasurers fight inflation
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Here’s how finance and treasury executives can blunt inflation’s edge and unlock efficiencies in times of volatility and unpredictability.
Shell CEO expects prolonged energy crisis – Industry roundup: 30 August
by Graham Buck
China tries to revive growth; India's RBI lifts Amex restriction; Hong Kong sees key workers depart; Doubts raised on Euribor's future
All eyes on inflation at Jackson Hole summit – Industry roundup: 25 August
by Graham Buck
Mastercard launches crypto card in Argentina; UK power grid's contingency exercise; Nigeria push for eNaira; Huawei sees survival focus on cash flow
The biggest global debt crisis is upon us
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The debt surge and the rise in borrowing costs are impacting corporations and governments, propelling the inevitability of the global debt crisis.
BlackRock warns SEC on plans to end ESG greenwash – Industry roundup: 23 August
by Graham Buck
EY asks for guidance on 'split-offs; Drought impact grows in China; Cineworld considers Chapter 11; Standard Bank aims to expand
China trims lending rates again - Industry roundup: 22 August
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
MercadoLibre launches cryptocurrency in Brazil for loyalty rewards; Klarpay AG adds 70+ currencies to enable cross-border global payments.
Together, sensitivity and scenario analysis can help treasurers face the challenges of 2022
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasurers should use scenario and sensitivity analysis together to address the increasing challenges and risks in an uncertain world.
Bankers attempting to close massive buyout financings – Industry roundup: 19 August
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Increasing blockchain adoption, Enhanced trade finance transactions, $15 billion in buyout debt, BigPanda.
Europe’s long hot summer impacting supply chains – Industry roundup: 18 August
by Graham Buck
BRRICS expansion drive assessed; China turns to Brazil for corn supplies; Taiwan tensions spark re-think; Ripple-SBI Remit real-time payments
European big names test a reviving corporate bond market – Industry roundup: 16 August
by Graham Buck
Volvo takes opportunity for bond issue; India's PM promises digital revolution; ESMA urges caution on rule change; ESG's growing role in FX analysed
SWIFT, US rate hike & crypto - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #48
by Kylene Casanova
Listen in to our podcast where we cover 8 news stories from this week.
JP Morgan launches a cross-border liquidity solution in Saudi Arabia - Industry Roundup: 8 August
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
BlackRock joins forces with Coinbase to expand the crypto market; Growth in same-day ACH and B2B payments in the US
Why US corporate bond defaults are set to rise– Industry roundup: 4 August
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rates by 0.5%; Facebook parent mulls bond offer; Traders' ESG priorities; Solana wallets targeted
UK business insolvencies reach an all-time high – Industry roundup: 3 August
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
European Central Bank favours CBDCs to Bitcoin; Global Payments to acquire EVO for $4 billion; RBI to adopt blockchain for cross-border payments
Shipping industry nears emissions reduction deadline– Industry roundup: 2 August
by Graham Buck
China's Belt & Road downsizes in Africa; Barclays to launch Taiwan subsidiary; Carry traders welcome weak euro; Turkey's firms feel the squeeze
Citigroup expects its corporate banking business in India to grow at a 10% annual rate – Industry roundup: 1 August
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Bank of England expected to raise interest rates; FTX receives approval to operate a cryptocurrency exchange in Dubai; Pakistan stares at bankruptcy
SWIFT tasked with new cross-border payments challenges – Industry roundup: 29 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Ripple partners with FOMO Pay; Jack Ma to relinquish control of Ant Group; Mexican currency shocks traders; UK’s major banks urging big techs
US rate hike adds to pressure on central banks – Industry roundup: 28 July
by Graham Buck
HSBC bosses to face Hong Kong investors; Colombia moves to open banking; US consumer watchdog eyes crypto; Temenos, Wipro extend union
Venture capitalists continue crypto investments – Industry roundup: 27 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Point Carbon Zero Programme launched, FedNow Payments, Digital fraud costs merchants €80 billion.