Replacement still elusive as Libor’s end nears
by Graham Buck
The demise of the London InterBank Offered Rate in 2021 steadily approaches, but which benchmark will replace it remains unclear
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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by Graham Buck
The threat of Western sanctions has seen the country working on its own rival financial messaging network for the past five years.
LME supports blockchain consortium to track global metals
by Graham Buck
The initiative comes as companies face growing pressure to detail the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains.
UK fintech Avrium launches cash flow platform
by Graham Buck
The Edinburgh-based company’s online platform aims to help small businesses and start-ups.
Interserve’s fall sparks demand for reforms
by Graham Buck
The UK outsourcing group’s move into administration is bad news for US hedge funds and retail investors but different from Carillion
Norsk Hydro cyberattack exposes supply chain fragility
by Graham Buck
Central technology and automation have become crucial to the metals and mining industry, but also makes companies vulnerable to attack.
Australian SMEs stall on hiring, investment as election nears
by Graham Buck
A survey suggests that concerns over the outcome of the federal election, likely to take place in May, is delaying business decisions.
China’s central bank accelerates drive to regulate fintech
by Graham Buck
The People’s Bank of China said that cutting financing costs for business is one of its primary goals.
New liquidity test for Jamaica’s banks
by Graham Buck
The island’s central bank said that elements of both the Basel II and III capital frameworks will be introduced.
Regulatory headaches move to top of treasury risk agenda
by Graham Buck
A survey conducted in North America and Europe suggests that it has become a bigger worry than trade disputes and fraud.
Fiserv partners with NationalLink to streamline cash management
by Graham Buck
The cash supply chain management software addresses some of the drawbacks of smart safes.
UK ‘must maintain anti- money laundering drive’
by Graham Buck
Companies must not relax their AML standards post-Brexit to secure trade deals, says the Treasury Committee.
Bank of England offers more euros to banks as Brexit date approaches
by Graham Buck
Governor Mark Carney warns that EU business are ill prepared for the fallout from a no-deal exit by the UK.
US corporate finance executives split on economic outlook
by Graham Buck
Few anticipate outright recession in 2019, but talk of an economic slowdown has increased.
US private equity giants look to ease India’s funding squeeze
by Graham Buck
US private equity giant KKR is in talks with Indian banks on potential partnerships to lend to local firms,
Global risk assessment predicts more geopolitical tensions and protectionism
by Graham Buck
Multinationals must contend with growing geopolitical tensions, protectionism and trade disputes, warns Marsh.
EU seeking accelerated adoption of TIPS
by Graham Buck
The European Commission wants more banks to adopt its TARGET instant payment settlement system.
UK and US strike post-Brexit derivatives deal
by Graham Buck
The Bank of England has finalised a dealto maintain derivatives trading and clearing with the US, post-Brexit.
Thomson Reuters risk tool helps corporates prevent fraud
by Bija Knowles
Launch of product to improve corporate risk analysis, with risk-scoring, analysis of public records and customisable definitions
Eight out of 10 CFOs said UK will be worse off after Brexit
by Bija Knowles
The UK's prolonged negotiations to leave the European Union are having a negative impact on UK corporate CFOs
The Global Risks Report 2018 - climate change most pressing risk
by Jack Large
Davos World Economic Forum report highlights the growing strain we are placing on many of the global systems we rely on
Firms with big inventory/working capital needs at risk
by Bija Knowles
More big firms vulnerable to insolvency – high fixed costs, large inventories and working capital requirements are key risks
GTreasury build on growth with new CEO, Renaat Ver Eecke
by Jack Large
Founder Orazio Pater, becomes Executive Chairman, after record-breaking 2018 with 64% year-over-year revenue growth
The Basics of Artificial Intelligence
by Jack Large
Artificial Intelligence gets a vary varied press, listen to one expert’s view on how AI works and what doesn’t, and where is it going