Regulators rush to prop up economies and businesses
by Ben Poole
The financial consequences of COVID-19 are impacting access to credit, dollar liquidity, account filings, and much more.
COVID-19
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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COVID-19 crisis-01: The role of treasury technology in helping companies survive
by Jack Large
Martin Bellin, BELLIN’s Founder explains about how corporate treasury technology can help companies survive in the current crisis.
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.
TreasuryXpress launches FREE COVID-19 Treasury Technology Relief Programme
by Jack Large
New on-demand self-service treasury management solution can be up and running in one week
COVID-19 vs the global financial crisis - key differences
by Ben Poole
A credit markets review and outlook of the current crisis from Moody's shows that, unlike 2008-2009, few speak of a credit crunch.
Leading companies focus on health, financial wellbeing and careers of employees
by Ben Poole
Mercer’s 2020 Global Talent Trends study shows how firms can “win with empathy” in an environment that is driving rapid change in work.
Emergency UK government loans only appeal to half of business owners
by Ben Poole
MarketFinance research reveals 67% of UK businesses believe funds will not reach them in time.
AFP urges FED to include Tier 2 commercial paper in new facilities
by Ben Poole
The US treasury association voiced support for the Commercial Paper Funding and Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facilities.
Steep fall in Australian business activity let by services sector
by Ben Poole
Coronavirus is increasingly impacting Australian businesses, according to initial results of CBA’s monthly Purchasing Managers Index.
BELLIN to offer THREE FREE months of tm5 access as a helping hand
by Jack Large
Free access to modules covering cash management, forecasting/liquidity planning and recording and managing financial instruments
China a barometer for COVID-19’s economic impact
by Ben Poole
Global markets are looking to China's recovery as a sentiment tracker.
FCA requests delay to forthcoming announcement of preliminary financial accounts
by Ben Poole
The Coronavirus crisis is impacting firms' ability to give due consideration to disclosures.
FED and BoE outline COVID-19 corporate support efforts
by Ben Poole
Both central banks have launched temporary commercial paper facilities to support businesses.
Deutsche Bank’s “The COVID-19 corporate checklist”
by Jack Large
Guidelines for consideration in the weeks ahead
CTMblog: Reduction in climate warming as Coronavirus and digitisation impact
by Jack Large
Long-term impact Coronavirus pandemic could be just what climate change needs
CTMblog: Coronavirus realities? SCA adoption; GRC; Investing today
by Jack Large
How bad will Coronavirus really be; SCA adoption; GRC programmes; Collection letters; Investing in long term; Time for outsourcing?
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.
COVID-19 impacts on European banks
by Ben Poole
A report from Scope Ratings says that pre-existing financial health matters as European banks await the economic impact from the virus.
COVID-19 to have significant economic impact on developing Asia
by Ben Poole
The Asian Development Bank has outlined how the virus will impact the region's economy.
Oil price war and coronavirus: global recession is almost inevitable
by Jack Large
Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group ponders global future
Coronavirus – 10 tips for managing legal risk from global supply chain disruption
by Ben Poole
Sidley Austin has issued tips for dealing with supply chain disruption and making companies virus-fit for the future.
Australian business activity plunges at fastest rate on record
by Ben Poole
Subdued demand, coronavirus and bushfires behind the continued reduction in activity, finds initial results of CBA’s monthly PMI data.
Coronavirus fears weigh on equities
by Ben Poole
Danske Bank Insight considers the impact of the virus on financial markets.
COVID-19 links
Fitch: Coronavirus Impact Research Highlights
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CTMcast - 14 May 2021: Treasury salaries, digital currencies, business resilience, and sustainable finance
May 14 CTMcast focuses on major topics and their impact our personal and global lives