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
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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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.
Strong dollar wipes billions of corporate America’s earnings
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The meteoric rise of the US dollar is lowering corporate profits, particularly for US companies doing business overseas.
India’s banks: time to privatise? – Industry roundup: 26 July
by Graham Buck
HK pays dearly to defend currency; QR code interoperability for Asian banks; Ripple, FOMO Pay partner; Commerzbank-Deutsche Telekom digital tie-up
Stablecoins to be tightly controlled in the UK – Industry roundup: 25 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Fintech valuations down 50%, Banks opt to build technology infrastructure.
The digital transformation of the global payments landscape: key components and markets
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Volante Technologies white paper highlights the four pillars for payments modernization and 10 markets experiencing digital payments transformation.
JPMorgan invests heavily in leveraged loans – Industry roundup: 22 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Slice shifts focus to real-time term loans, First rate increase in 11 years.
Yellen backs ‘friend-shoring’ to bolster supply chains – Industry roundup: 21 July
by Graham Buck
Germany's Uniper nears state rescue; Australia signals more rate hikes; BNP Paribas moves into crypto custody; OS-Climate rolls out free tools
Global energy crisis may worsen in the coming months, IEA chief says
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
With the world in an unprecedented energy crisis and Europe at the epicentre of the energy sector turmoil, IEA is concerned about the months ahead.
Higher rates and inflation spark corporate bond cancellations – Industry roundup: 19 July
by Graham Buck
South Korea advances CBDC development; Suncorp’s banking unit goes to ANZ; Three new members for BRICS?; Deutsche Bank saves Naviera Armas
Working Capital Survey 2022: Companies need to prepare for tighter liquidity
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Highlighting the challenges that businesses need to prepare for over the next 12 months and how to optimize and align working capital management.
Australian investors regain appetite for bonds– Industry roundup: 14 July
by Graham Buck
US dollar "will keep special status"; 20-year US government bonds shunned; BIS, IOSCO outline stablecoin rules; Starbucks closing 16 US stores
More turbulence in China’s property sector – Industry roundup: 12 July
by Graham Buck
Investors desert emerging market bonds; Hong Kong "risks losing hub status"; Euro nears parity with the dollar; Kuwait-Bahrain US$11.6bn bank union
Why some companies’ cash holdings have increased – Industry roundup: 11 July
by Kylene Casanova
Faking client data, heavier liquidity buffer, $343 billion in online payment fraud.
Renminbi gains ground as reserve currency – Industry roundup: 7 July
by Graham Buck
NPCI plans alternative to SWIFT; Bank of England commodities alert; TS2 platform progresses; Germany’s Enercon gets €500m lifeline
EU agrees regulation of crypto assets – Industry roundup: 4 July
by Graham Buck
Italy’s borrowing costs rise; European corporate bond distress; BIS softer stance on Bitcoin; Vauld suspends trading
Ramifications of the war and taxation - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #42
by Kylene Casanova
The economy, taxation, bankers looking at cryptocurrencies, and the war in Ukraine.
BIS cautions on higher interest rate fallout – Industry roundup: 28 June
by Graham Buck
KPMG launches metaverse platform for staff, Liquidity boost for Saudi banks, Forex hedging costs hit Korea insurers, Suncorp mulls sale of banking arm
Leading practices part 13: Preparing for and monitoring unexpected events
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Important principles to help treasury brace for uncertain events.
US corporations hold massive cash pile, yet cash dips 3% below all-time high
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The Carfang Group’s analysis of the US Federal Reserve’s Quarterly Flow of Funds report states that US corporations held $3.83 trillion in Q1 of 2022.
ISO 20022: preparing for staggered implementation – Industry roundup: 16 June
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rates by 0.25%; DHL sees continuing supply chain problems; Crypto concerns hit Three Arrow Capital; Cyber insurers hike rates