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
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 moreSurviving 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
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