How to get the most out of a conference: go with questions and objectives
by Kylene Casanova
Effective corporate treasury departments understand the questions that drive their business
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 moreNeed for better, integrated digital services is key gripe in corporate-bank relationships
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate satisfaction with their banking services is lower now than in 2013. One of the key priorities for companies is security as well as enhanced, integrated digital services.
Africa region: it’s not that risky, opportunities are huge, come and join party
by Kylene Casanova
Managing risk and driving trade will shape next chapter of the African growth story: Standard Bank show how to exploit the opportunities in African continent with their local understanding and different perspective
Lack of real-time data plagues cash managers
by Kylene Casanova
The biggest challenge for corporate treasurers is a lack of real-time data and reliance on manual processes, according to a survey of 200 global treasury professionals.
Basel III: “some jurisdictions report challenges in meeting agreed deadlines”
by Kylene Casanova
BIS report to G20 Leaders on Basel III regulatory reforms shows general progress, but in next two years many will struggle to introduce vital domestic standards. Level playing field issues grow
China to boost investor confidence with credit default swaps
by Kylene Casanova
China has taken another step towards opening a credit default swap (CDS) market, the Financial Times reports this morning. The hedging tools would protect investors in case of a credit default.
Corporates to continue accumulating cash holdings
by Kylene Casanova
Financial professionals expect to continue accumulating cash holdings during the summer months, ahead of further anticipated uncertainty in global business markets, according to AFP research.
Can you use bank services with FinTech solutions?
by Kylene Casanova
EuroFinance’s Treasury Lab in Vienna could show you how
Asian corporate treasuries aim for new responsibilities as Hong Kong best location
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate treasury departments in Asia-Pacific are focusing on being business enablers/value added partners, why Hong Kong is favoured over Singapore, and key pain points in region - The Asset report
Safety and liquidity are priorities as corporates build cash holdings
by Kylene Casanova
Safety is the most important objective of an organisation's cash investment policy and many companies are increasing their cash holdings, according to the 2016 AFP Liquidity Survey.
SAFE announces further FX measures to promote trade and control capital flows
by Kylene Casanova
The Chinese State Administration of Foreign Exchange has announced plans to push forward with reforms of FX administration.
US$ continues to dominate payments between China and US
by Kylene Casanova
A report issued by SWIFT, the provider of interbank payments and communications services, has said that use of China's currency by the US, the renimbi (RMB), has remained fairly constant in the past two years.
Citi’s e-banking platform given top ranking for 10th consecutive year by Greenwich
by Kylene Casanova
Not only this, CitiDirect BE received the highest rating in the study in 22 categories
Brexit is a really bad idea: UK sovereign rating will be downgraded from AAA and …
by Kylene Casanova
Moritz Kraemer, Global Rating Officer, Sovereign Ratings, Standard & Poor quietly and clearly explains why downgrading will be the first of many problems
Corporates are increasing the number of cash management banks they use world-wide
by Jack Large
The Asset survey showed that in Asia corporates in 2015 increased the number of banks by 21-25% as they sought to minimise their supplier risk
The Future of Banking in 2025: digital banking superstores
by Kylene Casanova
Greenwich Survey show how the changes in the banking industry since the global finance crisis will lead to new forms of banks. Can your internal systems cope with the new normal that is coming?
Treasurers have more strategic role but still struggle with core tasks - survey
by Kylene Casanova
A survey by Kyriba and the ACT has found a mixed picture of increasingly strategic roles for corporate treasury, together with continuing challenges in global cash visibility and fraud.
Regional differences are biggest challenge for UK CFOs
by Kylene Casanova
More than half (51 per cent) of chief finance officers (CFOs) and finance directors based in the UK say that “regional differences” are the most challenging factor in financial planning and reporting.
Corporate treasury always want tailor made solutions, but is it possible? realistic?
by Kylene Casanova
Recent BNP Paribas and Boston Consulting Group survey shows that corporate treasurers want more security and tailor-made solutions - which is no surprise, but how can the transaction banks deliver?
RBS to close Indian corporate banking operations as it proves too tortuous to sell
by Kylene Casanova
Wind-down of RBS’s global corporate banking network continues
Redeveloped Swiss payments systems is “first of its kind in Europe”
by Kylene Casanova
Switzerland's new interbank payments systems has gone live, enabling continuous processing of payments using global ISO 20022 messaging standards.
World’s 5 largest banks are based in Asia, & China-headquartered banks made up top 4
by Kylene Casanova
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence's latest global bank rankings, HSBC fell to 6th and Citi remains at 13th
New rules for insider persons and companies in Sweden
by Kylene Casanova
The Market Abuse Regulation is due to come into effect in Sweden on 3 July 2016. It requires that companies keep a logbook and insider list.
Three trends affecting capital flows in the EU
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has published a document giving a summary of the main developments regarding freedom of payments in the EU.