65% of financial professionals blame pandemic for increase in payments fraud
by Ben Poole
The 2021 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, underwritten by J.P. Morgan, found business email compromise fraud attempts at 62% of companies.
Cash & Liquidity Mngm in North America
Background
The NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) area, is made up of - USA, Canada and Mexico, is the world's biggest trading blockt. Also NAFTA is the world's largest free trade area in terms…
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Global real-time payments surged 41% in 2020
by Ben Poole
ACI Worldwide research highlights the shift to digital, while US faster payments schemes continue to evolve.
US corporate cash adds over US$1 trillion in 2020
by Ben Poole
Analysis by The Carfang Group finds overall corporate cash hit US$3.82 trillion last year, with corporate holdings of MMFs up 64%.
2021 treasury cash investment trends revealed
by Ben Poole
An ICD survey shows the most popular investment instruments for treasurers in both the Americas and Europe, as well as challenges treasurers face.
COVID-19 forced US middle market companies to embrace digital banking
by Ben Poole
A report from Greenwich Associates suggests that this move could be bad news for America's regional and community banks.
US business spend sentiment slowly improving
by Ben Poole
The Coupa Business Spend Index has revealed modest gains in specific sectors, but spend sentiment remains below trend.
US faster payments competition one step closer
by Ben Poole
The Federal Reserve has announced the FedNow pilot programme participants.
Post-COVID, large corporates will remember helpful banks
by Ben Poole
The 2020 Greenwich Leaders report covering US large corporate banking, cash management and trade finance charts the impact of the pandemic.
B2B transaction volumes surge
by Ben Poole
Both Tradeshift’s Global Index of Trade Health and Nacha analysis of the US ACH network have picked up sharp rises in B2B payments volumes.
Amid economic uncertainty, businesses embrace change
by Ben Poole
A JPMorgan Chase survey shows US businesses focused on contingency planning, increased cash buffers, and digital platforms and processes.
Forecasting to remain critical in 2021
by Ben Poole
Limited ability to meet increased service requests threatens to hinder finance teams’ effectiveness, according to the 2020 AFP FP&A Survey.
US business owners remained resilient in challenging year
by Ben Poole
Despite a cautious near-term outlook, BofA research finds entrepreneurs anticipate a strong environment post-pandemic.
US corporates embracing electronic B2B payments
by Ben Poole
While the AFP 2020 survey shows the benefits that digital payments offer corporates, it also notes the cyber security awareness that firms must show.
Feeling abandoned during crisis, US businesses are switching banks
by Ben Poole
Data from Greenwich Associates also shows that for the first time since COVID-19, US businesses are optimistic about the economy.
Treasury innovation at Alphabet, Dräger, and Peloton recognised by AFP
by Ben Poole
Google's parent company, a medical technology firm and a fast growing US exercise equipment company are the finalists for the AFP 2020 Pinnacle Award.
COVID-19 crisis has pushed treasury to the forefront
by Ben Poole
The 2020 AFP Strategic Role of Treasury Survey has found that corporates are prioritising liquidity and cash management, elevating treasury’s role.
Real-time payments gaining traction with US corporates
by Ben Poole
A survey from Citizens Commercial Banking has found nine out of 10 businesses are interested in the new US payment standard.
The slow recovery of US business spend sentiment
by Ben Poole
The Coupa Business Spend Index Q3 outlook shows early signs of business resilience amid economic downturn.
US firms to decrease cash holdings due to worsening business performance
by Ben Poole
The AFP July 2020 Corporate Cash Indicators has found that US corporates are accumulating cash as a defensive measure.
Most US businesses operating at reduced capacity
by Ben Poole
Despite a subdued economic outlook, a JPMorgan Chase survey finds businesses remain confident in themselves and most expect to thrive.
COVID-19 has companies turning to bank deposits
by Ben Poole
The 2020 AFP Liquidity Survey finds financial professionals unsurprisingly prioritising safety as they brace for uncertain times ahead.
Financial professionals predict painful recovery
by Ben Poole
AFP survey predicts the crisis lasting three quarters or more, Gartner data reveals lack of CFO planning for second wave of COVID-19.
Treasurers’ liquidity actions suggest dire economic consequences
by Ben Poole
An AFP survey, underwritten by BMO, finds companies are putting off hiring and capex.
Boeing’s actions highlight severity of aviation cash and liquidity turbulence
by Ben Poole
The company's termination of Embraer joint ventures has reduced its cash needs at a critical time.