CFOs expect US recession by end of 2020
by Bija Knowles
More than half of North America's CFOs say they expect the US to be in recession by the end of 2020
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 more4 ways to make zero-based budgeting a success for your firm
by Bija Knowles
Digitalisation and increased recognition of zero-based budgeting's benefits mean CFOs are considering how it could be used effectively
Vital “How will you” questions for horrible 2019
by Jack Large
How to survive and prosper in the hell of 2019
10 shifts in treasury and payments in 2019 and beyond
by Bija Knowles
East & Partners predict ESG disclosures will be the norm, FX risk management is increasingly strategic and trade finance to go digital
HSBC’s interactive treasury map: a useful starting point
by Jack Large
Could be the platform for a whole new level of service and support
Liquidity forecasting – 5 questions to challenge yourself
by Rod Staples , Cash Forecast Architect and Trainer, Staples Consultancy
Consultant Rod Staples’s questions give important pointers for improving your liquidity management
HSBC launches Liquidity Management Portal
by Jack Large
New digital platform makes it easier for clients to view and self-manage their liquidity
Are 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