Corporates still facing forecasting challenges
by Ben Poole
The pandemic has uncovered weaknesses in forecasting processes, a Deloitte poll has found.
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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The pandemic has uncovered weaknesses in forecasting processes, a Deloitte poll has found.
by Jack Large
Questions and lessons from ACT Cash Management Conference 2021
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.
by Ben Poole
COVID-19 is increasing disparities and social fragmentation, which will threaten the economy and weaken geopolitical stability, a WEF report finds.
by Ben Poole
Despite a cautious near-term outlook, BofA research finds entrepreneurs anticipate a strong environment post-pandemic.
by Ben Poole
GHOS commits to ongoing coordinated approach to mitigate pandemic risks to the global banking system.
by Ben Poole
Summer easing of lockdown saw partial improvement in support for FTSE 350 pension schemes in the UK.
by Ben Poole
Banks around the world are being forced to reassess traditional products, strategies and business models.
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.
by Ben Poole
As KPMG and HFS research shows accelerating digital transformation, the flash CBA Purchasing Managers’ Index reveals business activity has regressed.
by Ben Poole
The bank has discontinued all trade and commodity finance activities following a €5m net loss in Q2 2020.
by Ben Poole
The Coupa Business Spend Index Q3 outlook shows early signs of business resilience amid economic downturn.
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
by Ben Poole
Two new reports reveal that UK companies have felt a stronger impact from COVID-19 than companies globally.
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.
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.
by Ben Poole
A Standard Chartered survey finds 70% of mid-size firms prioritise operations on the road to recovery.
by Ben Poole
The 2020 AFP Liquidity Survey finds financial professionals unsurprisingly prioritising safety as they brace for uncertain times ahead.
by Ben Poole
90% believe that disruption, as a result of COVID-19, poses a risk to ethical business conduct.
by Ben Poole
Through schemes such as CCFF and CBILS, lenders have pumped billions of pounds into UK businesses.
by Ben Poole
As work sites slowly start to reopen, a PwC survey finds CFOs optimistic they can keep customers and employees safe.
by Ben Poole
Real estate, hospitality and ICT are the sectors hardest hit by late payment in the UK.
by Ben Poole
Research from Ping An highlights the prolonged effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on company finances.
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.
Fitch: Coronavirus Impact Research Highlights
October 30 CTMcast focuses on Global Trade dynamics and Trade finance