Saxo Bank warns of European economic headwinds
by Graham Buck
In its outlook for Q2 of 2019, the Danish online trading specialist sees the next two years as crucial for Europe’s evolution.
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…
Read moreBusinesses say Brexit preparations tougher than Y2K
by Graham Buck
A survey of executives finds that the challenges of the Millennium Bug were less than those of Britain’s departure from the EU.
Equifax, Wolters Kluwer pool resources on CECL solution
by Graham Buck
The new current expected credit losses (CECL) standards for financial institutions will be introduced in two stages from early 2020.
Taulia adds AI capability to its supply chain platform
by Graham Buck
The working capital solutions provider says that the new technology aggregates a range of data on supplier behaviour.
Deutsche Bank-Commerzbank union ‘risks negative side effects’
by Graham Buck
Both Qatari shareholders and a German economics expert are sounding alarm bells over the proposed merger of the two banks.
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
Russia promotes alternative to Swift
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