Virtual accounts: technology to help banks exceed customer expectations
by Kylene Casanova
Tieto’s white paper explores the opportunities
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 moreING Virtual Cash Management now covers Europe for multi-entities & multi-currencies
by Kylene Casanova
Improved operational efficiencies and optimised working capital management in 18 countries
China’s small steps towards renminbi reform
by Kylene Casanova
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) deputy governor Yi Gang has said that the renminbi will become a free-floating currency – but only when China thinks markets are right
US corporates expect to increase cash reserves
by Kylene Casanova
US corporates say they plan to build their cash reserves rather than deploy cash, according to the latest quarterly survey of corporate treasury executives, by the AFP
77% of EU firms to reduce UK capacity as result of Brexit - UBS
by Kylene Casanova
Uncertainty related to the UK's exit from the European Union, together with the uncertainty of the new US administration's policies, are the main political risk factors perceived by Eurozone corporates
EC focuses on fintech to create opportunities for consumers and companies
by Kylene Casanova
The Commission has launched a fintech consultation, which aims to improve access to financial services, reduce regulation and improve efficiency in the EU, for both companies and consumers
US corporate tax reform unlikely this year
by Kylene Casanova
A poll of more than 1,000 business leaders shows that more than half think that the US Congress will not pass significant business tax reforms until 2018
Economic optimism muted by trade and Twitter angst
by Kylene Casanova
Two CFO surveys paint a picture of economic optimism seriously dampened by concerns over trade, tariff and border tax. But CFOs agree that Trump should get off Twitter!
2017 is key year for access to UK payment systems
by Kylene Casanova
2017 could be a key year for access to payment systems in the UK, with up to 10 new providers seeking to gain access to the interbank payment system
Where should treasurers look for next global opportunity?
by Kylene Casanova
Three emerging economies are set to outperform their neighbours in the next five years, offering potential opportunities for companies looking to streamline or expand business operations
Nafta’s impact on supply chains and FX: a tale of north and south
by Kylene Casanova
Renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) was one of President Trump's key election pledges. How will it impact corporate supply chains, FX and cash flows?
Trump’s election hasn’t dampened business confidence for 2017
by Kylene Casanova
Trump's first few weeks in office have been hugely controversial and have sparked protests across the US but business leaders tell another story, with confidence in the economy rising for 2017
US will lose global economic dominance by 2050 - PwC
by Kylene Casanova
Emerging market countries will increase their share of global GDP over the next two decades, continuing the shift in global economic power away from the West, according to data from PwC
6 sessions not to miss at Smart Cash this week
by Kylene Casanova
The UK Association of Corporate Treasurers is holding its Smart Cash event on 8-9 February in London – CTMfile picks out six highlights from the two-day programme
Five fintech trends that will shake payments & cash management in 2017
by Kylene Casanova
What are the hottest fintech trends for 2017 and – more importantly for corporate treasurers and CFOs – how will these trends affect cash management and payments?
Weaknesses in financial systems are holding emerging markets back
by Kylene Casanova
The lack of an efficient and resilient financial system is still holding back inclusive and sustainable growth in emerging markets, says a report by PwC
Boosting cash management in a decentralised company
by Kylene Casanova
Centralisation isn't ideal for all companies and yet, decentralised companies can be at a disadvantage compared to their centralised peers, in terms of cash management and margins
CFOs encouraged but wary of Trump administration
by Kylene Casanova
The CFO Signals survey for North America captures how CFOs are expecting business to react and be affected by the Trump presidency
What’s the future of correspondent banking?
by Kylene Casanova
This article on gtnews.com really spells out the argument that the age of correspondent banking is coming to an end
2016 Review - January
by Kylene Casanova
How to do cash flow forecasting right; How to piss off your suppliers; Top 10 payment trends for 2016; and Treasury objectives focused on cash and liquidity
Renminbi at a crossroads?
by Kylene Casanova
China's currency has lost almost 6 per cent of its value against the US dollar since the beginning of 2016, arousing fears of further depreciation.
3 ways the US must improve its AML/CFT framework
by Kylene Casanova
Lack of clear data on beneficial ownership is named as one of the “serious gaps” in the US anti-money laundering regime, according to FATF's first Mutual Evaluation report in 10 years.
Does technology actually help you to improve your Cash Management?
by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce
It is a question that many companies have been asking themselves for the past few years. Innovative, dedicated technologies may be very exciting, but the question remains: Are they worth the investment?
New FX tools for monitoring RMB risk
by Kylene Casanova
This Thomson Reuters report describes the development of the yuan into an international trade currency, underlining the need for a group of indices to monitor and hedge RMB movements.