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
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 moreThe 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
What happens to UK SEPA payments after Brexit?
by Bija Knowles
The EPC has outlined its position on several possible post-Brexit scenarios and how they will affect SEPA payment schemes
Working capital challenges most acute in Europe
by Bija Knowles
Companies across the globe are significantly more optimistic about business conditions and opportunities than last year
The changing corporate liquidity management ecosystem
by Jack Large
EBA Liquidity Management Working Group paper reveals still unclear when notional pooling can be used
Investors bullish on Europe despite geopolitical concerns
by Bija Knowles
Foreign direct investment in Europe was at a record level last year, although growing geopolitical concerns are taking their toll
Domestic red tape and skills top concerns for private firms
by Bija Knowles
According to a PwC survey of 2,450 companies across 31 European countries, private businesses feel more burdened by domestic red tape than by EU bureaucracy
European CFOs optimistic but with less enthusiasm
by Jack Large
Plan capital spending and hiring despite uncertainties as risk appetite and uncertainty levels remain static while skills, cyber security and protectionism dominate list of concerns
ACT Conference highlights: Brexit Britain to 21st Century Treasury
by Bija Knowles
Today the UK's Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) kicks off its two-day annual conference in Liverpool's King's Dock
UK businesses asked to map supply chains for post-Brexit risk view
by Bija Knowles
The British government has asked businesses to map their supply chains to highlight areas of the economy that would be most at risk in a post-Brexit environment
UK business confidence since Brexit vote is mixed picture
by Bija Knowles
Recent reports give a mixed picture of economic and business sentiment in Britain
Two UK payment systems consolidated under New PSO
by Bija Knowles
The operational responsibility for two of the UK's payment systems, Bacs and Faster Payments, has been transferred to the New Payment System Operator
Weak growth, not Brexit, is top risk facing UK CFOs – Deloitte
by Bija Knowles
UK CFOs are now more concerned about weak economic growth, as the Brexit transition deal lessens their fears over leaving the EU
Canada and EU to bear brunt of US trade wars
by Bija Knowles
A study by KPMG shows how Canada, Australia, the UK and the EU will be affected by US protectionist policies if countries respond by raising tariffs on imported goods