BNP Paribas adds incoming payment tracker to e-banking solution
by Ben Poole
BENEtracker, co-created with a corporate client to facilitate their payment inquiries, is now available through the bank's e-banking tool.
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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Upgrading corporate T&E solutions for the new normal
by Ben Poole
TripActions' expansion of integrations with ERPs for its payments and expense platform is the latest in a line recent T&E innovations announced.
Green-tinged economic rebound tipped for 2021
by Ben Poole
PwC's Global Economic Outlook 2021 says the global economy in aggregate should revert to its pre-crisis level of output by the end of the year.
CTMfile’s Top 10 for 2020
by Ben Poole
Our top 10 most read articles for 2020 show what has been top of mind for treasurers in a turbulent year.
Forecasting to remain critical in 2021
by Ben Poole
Limited ability to meet increased service requests threatens to hinder finance teams’ effectiveness, according to the 2020 AFP FP&A Survey.
Digital, distanced and domestically focused: Mastercard’s view on 2021
by Ben Poole
The payment giant's Economics Institute has analysed data from across its network to predict next year's key trends.
Is treasury’s ‘strategic role’ a delusion?
by Ben Poole
Nordea’s 'Treasury 2025' survey shows treasurers expect a strategic role, but other areas of the business still see it as a specialist function.
Deutsche Bank opens cash management business in Australia
by Ben Poole
The service for its multinational clients becomes the bank's 14th cash management location in Asia Pacific.
Kyriba virtual event showcases treasury case studies
by Ben Poole
The Kyriba Global Summit, which starts next week, will be covering liquidity, payments, FX, supply chain finance, and much more.
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.
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