Santander Bank adds Cash Nexus platform to US commercial banking solutions
by Ben Poole
The solution provides access to local payment initiation in 15 global markets.
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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by Ben Poole
The report suggests banks are overlooking the value of this practice.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch launches AP optimisation solution
by Ben Poole
The analytical tool is designed to help eliminate guesswork and complexity for treasury departments.
Santander InnoVentures leads €35m funding round in CrossLend
by Ben Poole
The round also includes funding from existing investors Lakestar, ABN AMRO Ventures, and Earlybird.
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by Ben Poole
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Gresham and ANZ partner on cash management solution
by Ben Poole
The global project includes Gresham staff in Asia Pacific and its Innovation Lab in the UK.
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by Ben Poole
Research finds that while business owners monitor cash flow every day, two-thirds don’t seek advice on managing it.
Access to funding top priority for corporate treasurers, according to Finastra research
by Ben Poole
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AFEX and FXD Capital partner to offer end-to-end FX and cash management solution
by Ben Poole
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Lloyd’s syndicate and Previse use AI to tackle slow invoice payments
by Ben Poole
The use of AI enables underwriting of pre-approval invoice payments.
US banking giants edge closer to merger
by Graham Buck
A proposed deal to combine BB&T and SunTrust Banks cleared a further regulatory hurdle this week
ForgeRock releases open banking and PSD2 accelerators
by Graham Buck
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More Apac treasury teams involved in digital strategy
by Graham Buck
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Russia’s finance ministry ‘seeks delay of Basel III reforms’
by Graham Buck
Finance minister Anton Siluanov wants Russia's central bank to hold off requiring banks to boost their capital buffers, says Reuters
Asia investors undeterred by low returns on money market funds
by Graham Buck
Preservation of capital and the provision of liquidity are the main reasons for the increasing popularity of MMFs
Starling Bank moves further into business banking
by Graham Buck
The UK digital bank is opening up its business account to more SMEs as it steps up a challenge to the country’s Big Four
EY and Open Banking Nigeria work on financial services innovation
by Graham Buck
The Big Four accounting group will partner in developing a standardised API interface for open banking in Nigeria
China’s regulator targets supply chain finance fraud
by Graham Buck
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UnionBank joins blockchain converts with pilot
by Graham Buck
In partnership with OCBC Bank in Singapore, the Philippines bank became the first to pilot a blockchain-based remittance
India looks further afield for corporate funding sources
by Graham Buck
The government is reported to be in talks with foreign lenders, as India’s banking system might not provide the US$14.5bn sought
Amex targets US small businesses with new credit card
by Graham Buck
The American Express Blue Business Cash Card can assist a healthier cash flow and access to more business opportunities says its issuer
More UK companies named and shamed as late payers
by Graham Buck
BAE Systems, Centrica and Prudential are among 18 businesses deemed as unethical for late payments to suppliers