29% of UK SMEs likely to switch main bank account in next five years
by Ben Poole
Survey finds SMEs increasingly happy to switch their main account to a challenger bank.
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How well are your cash management banks really performing? Do they provide fast and efficient bank account opening, and accurately and fairly charge for their services? Do they deliver STP in payment processing and what are the error rates? Do they deliver the quality of customer service they promised… Read more about Evaluating Banks’ Overall Performance
US banking giants edge closer to merger
by Graham Buck
A proposed deal to combine BB&T and SunTrust Banks cleared a further regulatory hurdle this week
ForgeRock releases open banking and PSD2 accelerators
by Graham Buck
The management software identity and access software specialist is accompanying the launch with an on-demand webinar
Australian banks told to beef up capital buffers
by Graham Buck
Three of the country’s Big Four are each requested to set aside an additional A$500m by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
Australia’s NAB develops employees’ data and analytics skills
by Graham Buck
Data is the currency of the future, according to the ‘Big Four’ bank, as it launches two in-house education initiatives for employees
EMEA treasurers foresee shift to non-bank services
by Graham Buck
The banking sector must accelerate the pace of innovation or risk losing the custom of corporate treasurers, fintech Finastra reports
Singapore scores for Asian transaction banking
by Graham Buck
The city state’s banks top customer satisfaction levels in the region for key products and services, an East and Partners survey finds
Shadow banking ‘increasing systemic risk’
by Graham Buck
Progress made since the financial crisis in improving banks’ credit profiles could be undermined by its growth, warns Fitch Ratings.
Report highlights digital benefits for Indian corporate banks
by Ben Poole
A report from SWIFT and Boston Consulting Group highlights digital benefits for corporate banks in India.
What corporate customers won’t tell their banks
by Bija Knowles
Satisfied but might not recommend to business network – this sums up the view corporate treasurers have of their primary banks in Asia
10 shifts in treasury and payments in 2019 and beyond
by Bija Knowles
East & Partners predict ESG disclosures will be the norm, FX risk management is increasingly strategic and trade finance to go digital
Treasury Leaders Summit 2: Exciting treasury solutions
by Jack Large
BeScord, CheckRisk, Treasury Spring and Akoni Hub show their stuff
Citi first AFP accredited provider of new SWIFT BSB standard
by Jack Large
AFP service codes accredited provider program which increases standardization in bank reporting, and reduces costs
Banks with last-century business models face failure by 2030
by Bija Knowles
Digital era will make most heritage banks “irrelevant” and 80% will become obsolete due to digitalisation in the next 12 years
SWIFT launches Observer Analytics tool for GPI banks
by CTMfile
SWIFT launches a resource for banks using its GPI service to access improved analysis and data on GPI traffic flows
Corporates have the power in bank account and fee management
by Jack Large
BAM and eBAM are no longer difficult, there are services that really do give corporates control and cut costs significantly
How to get the most from your Bank Fee Negotiations
by Bridget Meyer, Senior Director, Redbridge Analytics
The vital points to consider before entering into bank fee negotiations with your banker
Corporates turning to non-bank fintech for treasury needs
by Bija Knowles
71.5% of the world's biggest firms use a non-bank fintech provider for at least one of their key treasury and banking needs
Deutsche and Oracle accelerate move away from paper work
by Bija Knowles
Deutsche Bank and Oracle Financial Services both introduce digital signature and finance solutions to ease paper burden for corporates
BAML adds integrated biometrics to CashPro app
by Bija Knowles
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has added fingerprint and facial recognition to its cash and payments banking application
Indian firms turn to private banks for FX/cash management
by Bija Knowles
Indian companies are increasingly moving away from core banking partners in favour of private banks with better platforms
Treasurers flirt with fintech but place trust in banks
by Bija Knowles
Treasurers and CFOs are increasingly attracted to digital channels and services provided by fintechs – but in a risky economic environment, partner banks still represent reliability and stability
Outdated bank tech undermines corporate-bank relationship
by Bija Knowles
The inability of banks to keep up with the digital standards of consumer platforms such as Amazon or Uber is damaging the relationship between banks and their corporate clients
Five emerging tech trends set to disrupt banking
by Bija Knowles
The banking sector is undergoing profound change due to a number of complex factors, including technology. Here are five emerging trends that will shape the industry in the next three years