Warning on Russian malware threat – Industry roundup: 12 September
by Graham Buck
Crisis sees Germany commit to LNG; China's emergency loans revealed; Exit EM government debt says JPMorgan; Bolt abandons Wyre deal
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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D-Day for crypto market in seven days‘ time – Industry roundup: 8 September
by Graham Buck
China agrees to pay Russia in roubles; Hawkish ECB hikes rates by 0.75%; China corporate bond boom; Contour acquires we.trade assets
China’s declining yuan worries its neighbours – Industry roundup: 6 September
by Graham Buck
Australia hikes rates for a fifth month; Reports predict Italy debt crisis; Ghana reassurance on CBDCs; Abu Dhabi plans bad debt sale
Pressure on gas prices hits euro and pound – Industry roundup: 5 September
by Graham Buck
China’s economic challenge falters; Cardano upgrade on 22 Sept; Amazon moves further into logistics; India anti- money laundering action
US CBDC moves a step closer with sandbox initiative – Industry roundup: 1 September
by Graham Buck
Japan regulator tightens bank scrutiny; Brazil development bank buys carbon credits; StanChart Singapore digital bank; SWIFT uses predictive analytics
Shell CEO expects prolonged energy crisis – Industry roundup: 30 August
by Graham Buck
China tries to revive growth; India's RBI lifts Amex restriction; Hong Kong sees key workers depart; Doubts raised on Euribor's future
All eyes on inflation at Jackson Hole summit – Industry roundup: 25 August
by Graham Buck
Mastercard launches crypto card in Argentina; UK power grid's contingency exercise; Nigeria push for eNaira; Huawei sees survival focus on cash flow
The biggest global debt crisis is upon us
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The debt surge and the rise in borrowing costs are impacting corporations and governments, propelling the inevitability of the global debt crisis.
BlackRock warns SEC on plans to end ESG greenwash – Industry roundup: 23 August
by Graham Buck
EY asks for guidance on 'split-offs; Drought impact grows in China; Cineworld considers Chapter 11; Standard Bank aims to expand
Together, sensitivity and scenario analysis can help treasurers face the challenges of 2022
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasurers should use scenario and sensitivity analysis together to address the increasing challenges and risks in an uncertain world.
European big names test a reviving corporate bond market – Industry roundup: 16 August
by Graham Buck
Volvo takes opportunity for bond issue; India's PM promises digital revolution; ESMA urges caution on rule change; ESG's growing role in FX analysed
Mobile Security Index 2022: more companies experiencing mobile-related compromises
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The Verizon Mobile Security Index 2022 Report highlights that more organizations have been subject to a security incident involving a mobile device.
Why US corporate bond defaults are set to rise– Industry roundup: 4 August
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rates by 0.5%; Facebook parent mulls bond offer; Traders' ESG priorities; Solana wallets targeted
Shipping industry nears emissions reduction deadline– Industry roundup: 2 August
by Graham Buck
China's Belt & Road downsizes in Africa; Barclays to launch Taiwan subsidiary; Carry traders welcome weak euro; Turkey's firms feel the squeeze
The Business of Treasury 2022: treasurers on high alert
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The ACT’s recent Business of Treasury 2022 report states that treasurers have to be on high alert to address myriad challenges.
US rate hike adds to pressure on central banks – Industry roundup: 28 July
by Graham Buck
HSBC bosses to face Hong Kong investors; Colombia moves to open banking; US consumer watchdog eyes crypto; Temenos, Wipro extend union
India’s banks: time to privatise? – Industry roundup: 26 July
by Graham Buck
HK pays dearly to defend currency; QR code interoperability for Asian banks; Ripple, FOMO Pay partner; Commerzbank-Deutsche Telekom digital tie-up
JPMorgan invests heavily in leveraged loans – Industry roundup: 22 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Slice shifts focus to real-time term loans, First rate increase in 11 years.
Higher rates and inflation spark corporate bond cancellations – Industry roundup: 19 July
by Graham Buck
South Korea advances CBDC development; Suncorp’s banking unit goes to ANZ; Three new members for BRICS?; Deutsche Bank saves Naviera Armas
Australian investors regain appetite for bonds– Industry roundup: 14 July
by Graham Buck
US dollar "will keep special status"; 20-year US government bonds shunned; BIS, IOSCO outline stablecoin rules; Starbucks closing 16 US stores
More turbulence in China’s property sector – Industry roundup: 12 July
by Graham Buck
Investors desert emerging market bonds; Hong Kong "risks losing hub status"; Euro nears parity with the dollar; Kuwait-Bahrain US$11.6bn bank union
Renminbi gains ground as reserve currency – Industry roundup: 7 July
by Graham Buck
NPCI plans alternative to SWIFT; Bank of England commodities alert; TS2 platform progresses; Germany’s Enercon gets €500m lifeline
Further volatility expected for commodities – Industry roundup: 5 July
by Graham Buck
Ireland "vulnerable" on corporate tax; Caution sees corporate fundraising slip; Three Arrows Capital saga continues; Australia hikes rate a third time
EU agrees regulation of crypto assets – Industry roundup: 4 July
by Graham Buck
Italy’s borrowing costs rise; European corporate bond distress; BIS softer stance on Bitcoin; Vauld suspends trading