New APIs to aid cash management decision-making
by Ben Poole
The new APIs from Afinis Interoperability Standards aim to help corporates better access detailed financial data across banking platforms.
Connectivity
Background
Corporate treasury departments have a massive connectivity problem. They have to communicate and deal internally with almost every department and operating unit within the company or the group, and…
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Creating the digital CFO
by Ben Poole
BlackLine and Kyriba have partnered on a joint solution that accelerates bank connectivity, AR automation and financial close management.
Banking as a Service set to impact financial services in next 12 months
by Ben Poole
Finastra survey finds 85% of global financial institutions believe BaaS will make an impact over the next year.
SWIFT shows off bank endorsements for new platform
by Ben Poole
New platform capabilities launching in 2022 are part of SWIFT's strategy enabling instant and frictionless end-to-end transaction management globally.
Mastercard: UK and Nordics lead Open Banking in Europe
by Ben Poole
They are best placed to make the most of open banking thanks to a high number of open banking APIs, progressive regulators, and consumer readiness.
Shots fired! New cross-border payments network takes aim at SWIFT
by Ben Poole
Former PayPal execs launch Six Clovers, a decentralised cross-border payment network connecting traditional and digital currencies.
Two live transactions boost Marco Polo’s digital trade finance network
by Ben Poole
Commerzbank successfully executed the transactions to secure payments for commercial transactions based on blockchain technology.
Digitisation critical to unlocking cash management efficiencies
by Ben Poole
Research commissioned by Nomentia found COVID-19 has amplified the importance of digitisation to release hidden cash.
UK targets fintech support as Bank of England eyes CBDC
by Ben Poole
Plans from the UK Treasury and BoE aim to boost the country's fintech and financial services.
PwC enlists fintechs for digital banking platform
by Ben Poole
The professional services giant has teamed up with 10 UK fintechs to develop a platform that is designed to be embrace the future of banking.
Citi adds digital SWIFT gpi case resolution tool
by Ben Poole
Citi Service Insights has launched on the bank's CitiDirect BE portal.
5 key recommendations for the UK fintech sector
by Ben Poole
The UK's Kalifa Review evaluates the challenges and opportunities faced by the country's fintech sector in light of COVID-19 and Brexit.
Deutsche Bank and Mastercard intensify payments collaboration
by Ben Poole
The expanding partnership is specifically focussed on digital business payments.
Digital ‘masters of change’ will define the future
by Ben Poole
Accenture Technology Vision 2021 suggests that leadership is critical as every business becomes a technology business.
Working from home: one year on
by Ben Poole
Remote working has been the reality for many of us for almost a year now. Financial services firms are catering to this in interesting ways.
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.
CFOs larger role in corporate digital strategy and execution
by Ben Poole
Nearly eight in 10 CFOs say that organisational disruptions from the pandemic accelerated a transformation of their roles, an Accenture report finds.
Google Cloud expands payments and settlement operations
by Ben Poole
The tech giant has partnered with BNY Mellon and Global Payments on two financial services projects aimed at boosting market efficiencies.
M&A valuations boom in second half of 2020
by Ben Poole
Deal volumes were up 18% and deal values increased 94%, according to PwC.
Four key themes to boost data-driven innovation
by Ben Poole
An Experian report shows how COVID-19 has accentuated the huge value of data in tackling the big issues.
Citi top again in global digital banking benchmarking study
by Ben Poole
The bank's CitiDirect BE platform achieves the top ranking from Greenwich Associates for 15th consecutive year.
Top 11 market structure trends for 2021
by Ben Poole
Following the mayhem of 2020, a report from Greenwich Associates explores the biggest market structure changes for the year ahead.
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.
Over 100 new Australian fintechs emerged in 2020
by Ben Poole
KPMG data shows lending and blockchain / cryptocurrencies as specific growth areas for fintechs down under.