Interserve’s fall sparks demand for reforms
by Graham Buck
The UK outsourcing group’s move into administration is bad news for US hedge funds and retail investors but different from Carillion
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…
Read moreLEI in the European Union
by Jack Large
No-LEI, no trade
Three UK banks collaborate on business banking hubs
by Graham Buck
Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest will open six shared centres for small businesses over the coming weeks.
Bank of England offers more euros to banks as Brexit date approaches
by Graham Buck
Governor Mark Carney warns that EU business are ill prepared for the fallout from a no-deal exit by the UK.
UK ‘not yet ready to go cashless’
by Graham Buck
An independent report predicts that within 15 years, cash will nonetheless account for only 10% of all payments.
EU seeking accelerated adoption of TIPS
by Graham Buck
The European Commission wants more banks to adopt its TARGET instant payment settlement system.
Italy’s payment services group SIA considers IPO
by Graham Buck
Italian payment services group SIA is considering an initial public offering, says its chief executive.
Brexit’s regulatory challenges for financial markets
by Bija Knowles
Esma Chair Steven Maijoor commented yesterday on how Brexit will affect financial markets in London and across the EU27
Eight out of 10 CFOs said UK will be worse off after Brexit
by Bija Knowles
The UK's prolonged negotiations to leave the European Union are having a negative impact on UK corporate CFOs
Treasury Leaders Summit 3: Strategic view and implications of Brexit
by Jack Large
Former Deputy Secretary General, United Nations clears the fog on global consequences
Highest levels of uncertainty reported by UK CFOs
by Bija Knowles
With uncertainty rising and risk appetite declining for CFOs in Europe, UK has highest levels of concern for revenues, risk and hiring
ROUNDUP: EBA; Citi; Deutsche Bank; Citi; Cashforce
by Jack Large
EBA Pan-European Reqest-to-Pay; Citi notional pooling in NL; Deutsche Bank cheque processing; Cashforce survey still open; Citi China
EU27, Bank of England and FCA planning for ‘no deal’ Brexit
by Bija Knowles
Statements from EU member states as well as the UK's financial regulators show they are preparing for a hard Brexit
The Story of Brexit - the only thing that will make you laugh
by Jack Large
Ladybird Book for Grownups tells it how it is
How are corporate treasurers embracing fintech?
by Bija Knowles
Simon Kleine, of East & Partners, discusses how corporate treasury is using non-bank financial technology for key treasury functions
CFO Brexit concerns at record high
by Bija Knowles
CFOs are expecting revenues to stagnate, have less appetite for risk and expect a deteriorating business environment after Brexit
M&A deals dip to four-year low amid rising uncertainty
by Kylene Casanova
M&A appetite has decreased to a four-year low, due to regulatory, trade and tariff uncertainty, including Brexit
Brexit - it is still not too late: “Be aware and be prepared”
by Jack Large
You might need the HSBC interactive PDF which summarises the key dates, top considerations and five steps for Brexit readiness
Citi Launches Citi® Virtual Accounts
by Jack Large
Global offering leverages Citi’s network to deliver enhanced visibility, control and efficiencies for institutional clients
KPMG Responsible tax project = end of FATCA?
by Jack Large
Tax may be certain, but how should it be collected and from whom in increasingly complex global, digital world
State Street survey highlights investors’ Brexit dilemma
by Kylene Casanova
Investors remain positive about Brexit but as negotiation deadlines approach, and no deal yet agreed, markets will need to adjust
Only 28% of UK businesses have Brexit plan
by Bija Knowles
Less than a third of UK businesses have a plan for the UK's departure from the EU - but FX and working capital must be reviewed
Top three Brexit concerns for UK business
by Bija Knowles
Ensuring continuity of trade with EU countries, a dip in consumer demand and the declining value of sterling are three top concerns
Six actions for finance sector to prepare for no-deal Brexit
by Bija Knowles
Financial institutions can't assume operations will continue as at present and must prepare now for a no-deal Brexit, says the EBA