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.
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 moreThree 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.
The three main risks in the EU financial system
by Kylene Casanova
The European Supervisory Authorities have published a report highlighting three main risks in the European financial system, including low profitability of banks and contagion from China.
Bank ICM delivery solutions are adjusting fast. Time for new partner banking?
by Kylene Casanova
Corporates are being forced to re-configure ICM structures as banks adjust their coverage and commitment to the transaction banking business. How should corporates react?
Global use of renminbi for payments with China/Hong Kong up 18%
by Kylene Casanova
There has been an 18 per cent increase in use of renminbi (RMB) by financial institutions worldwide in the past two years for payments with China and Hong Kong, according to SWIFT data.
Collections from SMEs just got easier with Sage Smart Money Movement Solution
by Kylene Casanova
Change your business model by enabling your SME customers to collect money, make payments, and reconcile them through an automated single interface and account
SWIFT and CIPS to collaborate on cross-border interbank payments
by Kylene Casanova
SWIFT and the China International Payment Service (CIPS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting out their collaboration on China's cross-border interbank payment system.
How to make cash visibility part of the business planning & management processes
by Kylene Casanova
Centralised cash visibility and effective cash flow forecasting at Anglian Water
BNP Paribas diversifies with compliance services for e-commerce
by Kylene Casanova
The European bank is offering a payments and regulatory support service to online marketplaces. Does this signal a step towards a diversified service offering from traditional transaction banks?
Taiwan may curb lending to derivatives defaulters
by Kylene Casanova
Taiwan's financial regulator is considering measures to protect its banking sector from FX and trading risk by enabling banks to check corporate derivatives trading records, reports The Corporate Treasurer.
Future of ICM shown by new Deutsche Bank & Bank of China interbank H-to-H platform
by Kylene Casanova
New solution for Bosch China shows the future of ICM solutions: the e-Integrated partner bank model which solves many problems in providing multi-regional/country coverage
What do ECB rate cuts mean for companies?
by Kylene Casanova
As the European Central Bank yesterday cut two of its main interest rates, corporate treasurers may be wondering how the new stimulus package will affect them.
Eight ways Canada will benefit from adoption of ISO 20022
by Kylene Casanova
A new paper from SWIFT and the Canadian Payments Association highlights the importance of renewed messaging standards for Extended Remittance Information in the region.
Mobile services are for “quick tasks” in the corporate treasury workflow
by Kylene Casanova
Citi crosses $1trn transaction value milestone in institutional mobile banking as mobile services take up goes global for critical simple tasks
How are you going to manage the ever changing face of global banking?
by Kylene Casanova
“A new banking landscape of fewer and smaller universal banks supplemented by product and regional banks is beginning to emerge”
SWIFT Institute reports progress on ASEAN Exchanges and capital markets integration
by Kylene Casanova
Research from the SWIFT Institute highlights the ongoing development and collaboration among the ASEAN Exchanges.
CTMfile web-site revamp: faster, & more responsive design for all devices + RANTS
by Jack Large
Hear the anguish in our RANTS and enjoy the clarity and speed on your desktop, tablet and phone
Renminbi still second currency between Malaysia and China
by Kylene Casanova
The US dollar is still the dominant currency for payments between Malaysia and China/Hong Kong, accounting for almost nine in 10 transactions (87 per cent) in terms of value of payments.
Shell’s global treasury management: the lessons from their centralisation journey
by Jack Large
Clear hard truths about cash management operations, service centres, and cash flow forecasting
‘One Treasurer’s Wish List’ for the good corporate treasury life
by Kylene Casanova
Phil John, EMEA Treasury Director for MARS suggests what banks and corporates have to do to achieve nirvana
Treasurers: buckle up for more volatility as gloves are off for EU referendum
by Kylene Casanova
The pound fell to a seven-year low against the dollar soon after London's Mayor expressed support for the UK to leave the EU. In the face of financial volatility, can treasury influence how companies see 'Brexit'?
Negative rates and switching bank are key challenges for treasurers
by Kylene Casanova
A survey by Greenwich Associates has concluded that cash and liquidity management are still top priorities for corporate treasury. However, switching bank is a challenge for 20 per cent.
Corporates tackling increasing compliance with big data analytics
by Kylene Casanova
Increasing regulation is pushing financial firms to use the latest and most effective forms of analytics, according to a report by the SWIFT Institute.
Shanghai renews commitment to x-border RMB payment centre by 2020
by Kylene Casanova
This month the municipal government of Shanghai included its plans to establish a cross-border renminbi payment and clearing centre by 2020, as part of its 13th Five-Year Plan.