UK SMEs optimistic about 2020 growth following a strong performance last quarter
by Ben Poole
Barclaycard’s inaugural SME Barometer shows SMEs predicting an annual revenue to rise of 6.3% on average this year.
Cash & Liquidity Mngm in Europe
Background
Banks and other suppliers in Europe offer some of the most advanced cross-border liquidity management solutions available today. There are now several locations in Europe for managing global…
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BNP Paribas plans corporate pilot of virtual account management platform
by Ben Poole
The platform goes beyond the bank's previous efforts in the virtual account space.
Commercial cards trump petty cash for UK businesses
by Ben Poole
HSBC data finds UK businesses increasingly opting for commercial cards for their day to day spending and expenses.
Dynamic cash management discourse hits London
by Ben Poole
The ACT Cash Management Conference in London tomorrow will cover a range of critical treasury issues.
Cashfac cash flow forecasting app adds open banking functionality, rebrands
by Ben Poole
Under the SlideBy name, the app now connects to four UK banks
The changing art of procurement negotiation
by Ben Poole
Data reigns supreme as new generation modernises the approach to supplier talks.
Swedbank, SIA and TietoEVRY partner on instant payments
by Ben Poole
Over 30 million instant payments have already been executed.
Value of UK exports to non-EU countries rises in 2019
by Ben Poole
Over the past three years, UK exports to Asia and the US grew faster than sales to the EU.
Silicon Valley Bank brings virtual cards to the UK
by Ben Poole
The bank's partnership with Mastercard is designed to provide a flexible working capital solution to UK corporates.
Metro Bank to enable SME direct debits as Bacs member
by Ben Poole
The bank's business customers will be able to create, collect and manage payments via Direct Debit.
Nordea economic outlook: Proceed with caution
by Ben Poole
While certain downside risks have receded, global geopolitics continues to cast a long shadow.
Nordic outlook: Short-term relief but long-term risks
by Ben Poole
A report from SEB notes cautious regional growth set against a backdrop of political uncertainty and supply-side constraints.
Starling supercharges its small business offering
by Ben Poole
The digital bank will offer £250,000 loans, £150,000 overdrafts and a 'business toolkit'.
UK’s Johnson to give financial markets the willies?
by Ben Poole
deVere Group cautions investors that Brexit's market impact could rumble on well into the new decade.
EBA Clearing provides specifications for a pan-European request to pay infrastructure solution
by Ben Poole
The specifications have been created with the support of 27 financial institutions from 11 countries.
Metro Bank enables cash to remain king for UK SMEs
by Ben Poole
MCash solution enables companies to order cash pick up and drop off to their premises.
EBA confirms progress in banks’ balance-sheet repair but paints bleak outlook for profitability
by Ben Poole
The report finds solvency ratios remaining stable for EU financial institutions.
Barclays opens transaction banking branch in Luxembourg
by Ben Poole
The branch will provide transaction banking services to international corporate clients and financial institutions.
MarketInvoice increases credit facilities to support larger businesses
by Ben Poole
Its Corporate Solutions team will support larger businesses with turnover between £5-50m.
EBA Clearing begins development of pan-European request to pay infrastructure solution
by Ben Poole
The delivery of the solution is supported and funded by 26 financial institutions from 11 countries for a go-live in 2020.
Elavon index finds UK SMEs have positive business outlook
by Ben Poole
SMEs are confident on growth despite challenges of Brexit, cash flow and customer retention.
Scope Ratings says ECB deposit-rate tiering no panacea for bank profitability
by Ben Poole
A report from the ratings agency highlights the impact that rate reductions are having on European financial institutions.
Concardis launches card acceptance platform for merchants
by Ben Poole
The digital product is targeted at SMEs in the DACH region.
Nordea economic outlook sees a time of fear
by Ben Poole
The report suggests that Sweden and Finland are in for the roughest time as a result of the current economic headwinds.