The Brexit effect on cross-channel supply chains
by Bija Knowles
The UK's decision to leave the EU is already affecting procurement and supply chains. Businesses are seeking to limit damage any way they can
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 moreChina’s local government debt problem means corporates must be vigilant
by Bija Knowles
Compliance is becoming increasingly important for companies operating in China and corporates are advised to strengthen their compliance processes and monitor local government debt policies
Success factors for Nafta talks: compromise and silence from Trump
by Bija Knowles
This week, talks between the US, Canada and Mexico began on the North American Free Trade Agreement. All sides want success but that will depend on several factors
Signs of our times
by Jack Large
Deloitte’s purchase of Blab, McKinsey primer on GDPR, PSD2, PwC’s KYC ‘quick’ guide, South Africa feeling KYC pain, predictive analaytics, big data, and cyber liability insurance
‘Belt and Road’ bolsters support for RMB as its use in global payments declines
by Kylene Casanova
Fewer than two per cent of global payments are done in renminbi but the currency still has strong support. SWIFT identified five factors contributing to the Chinese currency's success
Businesses ready to spend to stay competitive in 2017
by Kylene Casanova
Top finance executives at global enterprises are finally feeling optimistic about their companies' growth, according to the 2017 Global Business & Spending Outlook
EC public consultation aims to cut cost of cross-border payments in EU
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on transparency and fees in cross-border transactions in the EU in non-euro currencies
Surviving and managing the new corporate banking
by Kylene Casanova
Can you cope with the ‘disruption to transformation’ trend that Celent predicts for corporate banking?
UK central bank opens up RTGS access to non-banks
by Kylene Casanova
The Bank of England allows RTGS access for non-banks, ushering in a wider range of payment services, plus increased competition and innovation in the provision of payments services
Cash holdings edge upwards as finance professionals stop chasing yield
by Kylene Casanova
US companies are increasingly holding on to their cash, as delayed corporate tax reform and geopolitical tensions dampen optimism in America's corporate sector
$1.5 trillion excess cash held offshore by US corporates
by Kylene Casanova
US corporates are holding huge amounts of cash offshore in non-US overseas subsidiaries, to avoid paying the 35 per cent US corporate tax rate. How can the Fed tempt companies to repatriate?
Brexit confusion could mean a smaller breakfast for Brits
by Kylene Casanova
We're no closer to understanding what Brexit will actually mean for consumers and businesses but analysis suggests as many as 75,000 UK jobs could be at risk and price increases are on the horizon
6 things that are wrong with the Federal Reserve Bank
by Kylene Casanova
The Fed often gets the blame when things go wrong in the economy. It's either slow to react, not transparent enough or not apolitical enough. Here are six ways the Fed could improve its reputation
Bored of Brexit? Don’t be – the business risks are real
by Kylene Casanova
It's just over a year since the UK voted in a referendum to leave the European Union and, since then, businesses have been trying to understand what this means for trade and business in Britain
Virtual accounts: technology to help banks exceed customer expectations
by Kylene Casanova
Tieto’s white paper explores the opportunities
ING 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