Industry roundup: 6 January
by Graham Buck
Increased cyber risk expected; Standard Chartered HK responds to Omicron; DailyPay launches real-time digital wallet; Tradeling partners with MODIFI
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Background
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has triggered the biggest global financial crisis in over a decade. In the financial services world, it has caused regulatory deadlines to be pushed back, while the…
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Industry roundup: 4 January
by Graham Buck
China pilots digital yuan wallet app; Philippines first digital corporate bond; Omnicron upsets office returns; Pakistan framework for digital banks
Signs grow of lengthy supply chain crisis
by Graham Buck
As some constrictions ease, analysts warn that others are just starting with few signs of relief before 2024
Further work needed on supply chains, warns McKinsey
by Graham Buck
Companies have only partly addressed the weaknesses exposed by Covid-19, suggests the consultancy
The climate disaster is here: What are YOU personally and your department doing about it?
by Jack Large
Why bother: It is just too complicated? It costs too much? Just forget it? Not my problem?
Europe’s elevated financial stability risks
by Ben Poole
An ECB review has found the uneven economic impact of pandemic implies risks are concentrated in specific sectors and countries.
CTMcast - 14 May 2021: Treasury salaries, digital currencies, business resilience, and sustainable finance
by Jack Large
May 14 CTMcast focuses on major topics and their impact our personal and global lives
58% of UK companies back pace of lockdown easing
by Ben Poole
Lloyds Bank research found 66% of companies say they can now operate at close to full capacity with the latest restrictions lifted.
Corporates still facing forecasting challenges
by Ben Poole
The pandemic has uncovered weaknesses in forecasting processes, a Deloitte poll has found.
What is the role of corporate treasury? Was it ready for the pandemic?
by Jack Large
Questions and lessons from ACT Cash Management Conference 2021
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.
Wake up to long-term risks!
by Ben Poole
COVID-19 is increasing disparities and social fragmentation, which will threaten the economy and weaken geopolitical stability, a WEF report finds.
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.
Basel oversight body approves COVID immunisation plan for banking system
by Ben Poole
GHOS commits to ongoing coordinated approach to mitigate pandemic risks to the global banking system.
COVID impact on corporate pension schemes scrutinised
by Ben Poole
Summer easing of lockdown saw partial improvement in support for FTSE 350 pension schemes in the UK.
Assessing the post COVID-19 banking industry
by Ben Poole
Banks around the world are being forced to reassess traditional products, strategies and business models.
COVID-19 forces a historic surge in corporate tech investment
by Ben Poole
Companies spent around US$15bn extra a week on technology during the pandemic’s first wave, but the huge surge in IT spend isn’t sustainable.
Australian corporates pin survival on disruptive technology
by Ben Poole
As KPMG and HFS research shows accelerating digital transformation, the flash CBA Purchasing Managers’ Index reveals business activity has regressed.
Oil prices and COVID-19 blamed as ABN Amro retreats to core business
by Ben Poole
The bank has discontinued all trade and commodity finance activities following a €5m net loss in Q2 2020.
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.
ICC Trade Register – market trends in trade finance from COVID-19 and beyond
by David Bischof , Deputy Director, Finance for Development, International Chamber of Commerce
The ICC Trade Register shows that that trade finance products present banks with exceptionally low levels of credit risk
UK businesses battered by COVID-19
by Ben Poole
Two new reports reveal that UK companies have felt a stronger impact from COVID-19 than companies globally.
CFOs anticipate a slow recovery as COVID-19 weighs on risk appetite
by Ben Poole
Deloitte's latest CFO Survey finds two-thirds expect capex to decrease in the next three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic or Brexit.
FTSE 350 companies issue record levels of profit warnings
by Ben Poole
33% of the UK’s listed companies issued a profit warning in the first half of 2020, according to an EY report.