C-suite plotting M&A path out of crisis
by Ben Poole
EY report sees 65% of corporates looking at international M&A targets, which will test treasurers' risk management capabilities.
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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Wake up to long-term risks!
by Ben Poole
COVID-19 is increasing disparities and social fragmentation, which will threaten the economy and weaken geopolitical stability, a WEF report finds.
COVID impact on corporate pension schemes scrutinised
by Ben Poole
Summer easing of lockdown saw partial improvement in support for FTSE 350 pension schemes in the UK.
How corporate treasury needs to get ready for next phase/spike in COVID-19
by Jack Large
GTreasury’s Chief Customer Officer, Mathilde Sanson, assesses The Treasury Coalition’s findings and how to manage the ongoing hidden dangers
Fed policy shift bodes well for corporate credit
by Ben Poole
An outlook from Moody’s Capital Markets Research looks at how the recent Fed policy announcement will impact corporate credit quality.
The shift in finance leaders’ priorities
by Ben Poole
As the top global 100 companies start to rebound from Covid-19, payment delays are the key concern for 65% of finance leaders.
UK businesses battered by COVID-19
by Ben Poole
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
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.
Economic plight dominates current CFO concerns
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
Real estate, hospitality and ICT are the sectors hardest hit by late payment in the UK.
ECB sounds COVID-19 financial stability warning
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
The SAMLIT effort will be piloted this year, with the goal of launching in 2021.
UK banks: managing through challenging times with regulatory encouragement
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
The ratings agency believes the slump in global economic activity is close to reaching its trough.
Economic bounceback possible in 2021?
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
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?