HSBC launches Liquidity Management Portal
by Jack Large
New digital platform makes it easier for clients to view and self-manage their liquidity
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…
Read moreAre you ready for real-time liquidity?
by Jack Large
Deutsche Bank report proposes a “Global Liquidity Innovation Initiative”
What CFOs talk about on earnings calls
by Bija Knowles
Gartner analysed first half US earnings call transcripts from 110 S&P 500 firms, showing record cash flows driving growth in dividends
Highest levels of uncertainty reported by UK CFOs
by Bija Knowles
With uncertainty rising and risk appetite declining for CFOs in Europe, UK has highest levels of concern for revenues, risk and hiring
ROUNDUP: EBA; Citi; Deutsche Bank; Citi; Cashforce
by Jack Large
EBA Pan-European Reqest-to-Pay; Citi notional pooling in NL; Deutsche Bank cheque processing; Cashforce survey still open; Citi China
EU27, Bank of England and FCA planning for ‘no deal’ Brexit
by Bija Knowles
Statements from EU member states as well as the UK's financial regulators show they are preparing for a hard Brexit
Treasury Leaders Summit: Six panels not to miss
by Kylene Casanova
The themes of the summit include treasury transformation, evolving treasury technology and the role of the corporate treasurer
Instant cross-border SWIFT gpi payments test worked
by Jack Large
SWIFT gpi “payments in seconds” trial showed it can be extended seamlessly via domestic real-time payment systems to all local accounts
How are corporate treasurers embracing fintech?
by Bija Knowles
Simon Kleine, of East & Partners, discusses how corporate treasury is using non-bank financial technology for key treasury functions
CFO Brexit concerns at record high
by Bija Knowles
CFOs are expecting revenues to stagnate, have less appetite for risk and expect a deteriorating business environment after Brexit
M&A deals dip to four-year low amid rising uncertainty
by Kylene Casanova
M&A appetite has decreased to a four-year low, due to regulatory, trade and tariff uncertainty, including Brexit
Treasury and payments news roundup
by Kylene Casanova
A roundup of news stories from Volante, IFC, Demica, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and CompleXCountries
EuroFinance Geneva sights: Never see again, and Never expected
by Jack Large
Peter Storgaard retires from Dankse Bank and Robin Terry joins Barclays
Citi Launches Citi® Virtual Accounts
by Jack Large
Global offering leverages Citi’s network to deliver enhanced visibility, control and efficiencies for institutional clients
CFOs embattled by trade, tariffs and talent concerns
by Kylene Casanova
Global trade concerns, recruiting top talent and an analytical skills gap are dampening the optimism of North American CFOs
Journeys to Treasury 2018 Roadmap
by Jack Large
Where the treasury action is in: liquidity management, digitalisation, cybersecurity and global tax
11 treasury speakers not to miss at EuroFinance Geneva
by Bija Knowles
CTMfile's selection of some of the corporate treasury speakers that really stand out on this year's programme at EuroFinance Geneva
Why connectivity matters in liberating Trapped Cash
by Kelvin Walton , CEO, TreasuryWise Limited
GTreasury reveals, measures, and integrates trapped cash view in real time
EIU report: The Future Is Now: How Ready Is Treasury?
by Jack Large
Corporate treasury technology is changing dramatically and needs managing, but the role of the corporate treasurer has not
Continuous online, multilateral matching and netting from Coprocess
by Jack Large
API and connectivity revolution is opening up all sorts of new liquidity management efficiencies
State Street survey highlights investors’ Brexit dilemma
by Kylene Casanova
Investors remain positive about Brexit but as negotiation deadlines approach, and no deal yet agreed, markets will need to adjust
Blockchain’s business applications for finance and treasury
by Sage
A brief guide to the security features of blockchain and five examples of how the technology can improve key financial processes
The US, Iran, Swift and the politics of payments
by Bija Knowles
Does the world need a different kind of payment system, free from US influence, to uphold the spirit of the Iran nuclear deal?
Only 28% of UK businesses have Brexit plan
by Bija Knowles
Less than a third of UK businesses have a plan for the UK's departure from the EU - but FX and working capital must be reviewed