The shift in finance leaders’ priorities
As the top global 100 companies start to rebound from Covid-19, payment delays are the key concern for 65% of finance leaders.
Financial Risk Management
Background
Financial risk is made of three basic types: market risk - FX risk, interest risk and commodity risk; counter-party risk - credit and partner risk; and liquidity risk - risk that the company will not…
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UK businesses battered by COVID-19
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
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.
Economic plight dominates current CFO concerns
A PwC survey has found that the global economy and new COVID-19 wave are top of mind for CFOs.
Cloud security remains challenged by complexity and shadow IT
New data from IBM pinpoints the top security risks for companies, with tips on how to improve cybersecurity.
CFOs optimistic on safety as lockdowns lift
As work sites slowly start to reopen, a PwC survey finds CFOs optimistic they can keep customers and employees safe.
Hardest hit sectors revealed, as German stimulus package announced
Real estate, hospitality and ICT are the sectors hardest hit by late payment in the UK.
ECB sounds COVID-19 financial stability warning
The pandemic has greatly amplified existing vulnerabilities of the financial sector, corporates and sovereigns.
Banks and police team up to fight financial crime in Sweden
The SAMLIT effort will be piloted this year, with the goal of launching in 2021.
UK banks: managing through challenging times with regulatory encouragement
A report from Scope Ratings suggests that while revenues will suffer, UK banks' support of the economy will earn them regulatory support.
Fitch makes further economic forecast cuts, but global recession bottoming out
The ratings agency believes the slump in global economic activity is close to reaching its trough.
Economic bounceback possible in 2021?
A report covering EBRD regions sees economic contraction of 3.5% in 2020, but a 4.8% rebound in 2021.
Financial professionals predict painful recovery
AFP survey predicts the crisis lasting three quarters or more, Gartner data reveals lack of CFO planning for second wave of COVID-19.
EBA publishes credit risk and market risk updates
The updates cover guidelines on credit risk mitigation with the IRB approach and specific reporting requirements for market risk.
How financial services firms are confronting COVID-19
Fitch has assessed the downside scenario for global FIs, while a Deloitte survey shows how firms are learning from the pandemic.
CFOs preparing for revenue decline as unparalleled global recession underway
Fitch Ratings has slashed its global GDP forecasts, while a Gartner poll reveals the COVID-19 toll on corporates.
Treasurers in the spotlight to manage COVID-19 business risks
Data gathered by Bloomberg and Greenwich Associates highlights how treasury is being asked to be a critical line of corporate defence.
UKEF expands protection against non-payment for UK exporters
UK Export Finance to offer export insurance in all major markets in response to COVID-19.
Hedging and COVID-19: Three key considerations
by Amol Dhargalkar, Managing Director, Global Corporates Sector, Chatham Financial
How can your company address its financial risk management program in light of these unprecedented times?
COVID-19 vs the global financial crisis - key differences
A credit markets review and outlook of the current crisis from Moody's shows that, unlike 2008-2009, few speak of a credit crunch.
World Federation of Exchanges weighs in on EU’s digital resilience consultation
The group has suggestions to enhance operational resilience and to improve practices across the financial services sector.
COVID-19 impacts on European banks
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
The Asian Development Bank has outlined how the virus will impact the region's economy.
Coronavirus – 10 tips for managing legal risk from global supply chain disruption
Sidley Austin has issued tips for dealing with supply chain disruption and making companies virus-fit for the future.