Analyse this! SAS and Microsoft in analytics and AI partnership
by Ben Poole
SAS’ AI and analytics will more tightly integrate with Microsoft Azure, while Microsoft will bring cloud-based SAS solutions to its customers.
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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Cloud security remains challenged by complexity and shadow IT
by Ben Poole
New data from IBM pinpoints the top security risks for companies, with tips on how to improve cybersecurity.
Mastercard initiative to inform business and government economic response efforts
by Ben Poole
The firm's Recovery Insights tools and research aims to provide data analysis to help companies and governments bounce back from COVID-19.
Ripple enters the ISO 20022 fray
by Ben Poole
It joins the ISO 20022 Standards Body less that two months after SWIFT pushed back adoption of the standard for cross-border payments.
Industry roundup: 6 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief looking at business payments, digital trust standards, and PPP loans.
Digital banking channels embraced by corporates
by Ben Poole
Digital channels, whether for account opening, trade financing or supplier onboarding, are increasingly essential.
Blockchain blooming in China’s financial services sector
by Ben Poole
Both Ant Financial and WeBank have announced new projects that use blockchain in innovative ways.
MineralTree expands ERP integrations for AP automation
by Ben Poole
The move simplifies remote work for finance teams.
The Global Hack looks for solutions to fight COVID-19 challenges
by Ben Poole
The Swedbank-sponsored initiative kicks off on Thursday.
Singapore and Australia agree to enhance financial services data connectivity
by Ben Poole
The two countries have signed a suite of MoUs designed to help both capitalise on the digital economy.
SWIFT COVID-19 statement stresses systems working as normal
by Ben Poole
The payments cooperative has postponed all in-person community events through to the end of May.
Corda and Skuchain target trade finance interoperability
by Ben Poole
An application from Skuchain brokers a connection between Hyperledger Fabric and the Corda Network.
BlueSnap upgrades marketplace payment solution
by Ben Poole
The solution lets B2B and B2C firms launch ecommerce marketplaces that include seamless payouts and cross-border payment processing.
OpusCapita cash management solution receives certification
by Ben Poole
The SaaS solution on Azure has been ISAE 3402 type 2 certified by KPMG.
New regulations in the US fuel the spread of transaction cost analysis
by Ben Poole
Greenwich Associates research shows just 10% of US asset managers have a TCA specialist, compared to 25% in Europe.
Volante Technologies supporting SWIFT Standards Release 2020 MT messages
by Ben Poole
Enhancements to the company's SWIFT plug-in ensure support for latest message standards and speed up ISO 20022 migration.
SWIFT ISO 20022 adoption for cross-border payments pushed back
by Ben Poole
The original lead migration deadline of November 2021 has been delayed until the end of 2022.
Top tips for working at home productively and harmoniously
by Ben Poole
While COVID-19 is shuttering offices around the world, don't let it shut down your own productivity while working from home.
Santander acquires majority stake in Mercury TFS
by Ben Poole
The company digitises and automates the end-to-end management of trade finance transactions.
ING joins funding round for natural language processing firm
by Ben Poole
The partnership allows the bank and Eigen Technologies to work together when implementing use cases through data and process analysis.
DXC Technology and Tradeshift collaborate on accounts payable and procurement processes
by Ben Poole
The two firms aim to deliver touchless procure-to-pay automation and insights.
Accuity acquires Apply Financial
by Ben Poole
The firm will provide real-time STP and account validation payment solutions.
Crédit Agricole CIB joins Marco Polo Network
by Ben Poole
Following an evaluation period in 2019, the bank is entering a pilot phase on the Marco Polo Network.
SWIFT working on digitised trade instruments
by Ben Poole
The global financial messaging provider is working with trade banks to digitise documentary trade finance.