Six payments experts give verdict on potential of blockchain - EPC
by Kylene Casanova
Is blockchain a short-lived illusion or a real game-changer? asks the latest newsletter from the European Payments Council (EPC).
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 moreTips for doing enterprise risk management right
by Kylene Casanova
A video produced by the Association for Financial Professionals asks Magnus Attoff, head of financial risk management at Ericsson, about his unique approach to ERM.
Corporate treasury on the Cloud: damned if you don’t, damned if you do
by Kylene Casanova
The new 'glibc' bug might make “everything on the Internet” vulnerable to attack, or at the very least it's a widespread code flaw that all companies should ensure is patched up and on their risk agenda.
Inconsistent insurance cover for cyber risks leaves businesses exposed
by Kylene Casanova
Are companies being let down by poor coverage of cyber risks in conventional insurance classes? A new report says insurers are not offering adequate cover for the risks of cyber crime.
Migration, environment top global risks 2016, says World Economic Forum
by Kylene Casanova
Failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation was seen as the most impactful risk, while large-scale involuntary migration is the risk that could have greatest impact in 2016.
European swap clearing to start in June 2016
by Kylene Casanova
ESMA announces firms will have to centrally clear certain classes of interest rate swaps starting from 21 June 2016, to comply with EMIR
Supply chain disruption hampers 75% of businesses but few understand risks
by Kylene Casanova
Study finds 70% of companies lack visibility into their supply chain, while supply chain disruption – affecting three-quarters of corporates – is poorly understood and increasingly comes from technology.
Central counterparty equivalence for five more countries
by Kylene Casanova
The EC has announced that the central counterparty regulatory regimes for Canada, Switzerland, South Africa, Mexico and Korea are now “equivalent” to regulation of EU CCPs.
EMIR standards on data reporting updated
by Kylene Casanova
The technical standards on data reporting requirements under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) have been updated.
Why collateral management could have a wider appeal for corporates
by Kylene Casanova
While some corporates are required to report on mark-to-market valuations of positions and on collateral value, collateral management could benefit those who aren't required to comply with EMIR.
European authorities consult on AML and anti terrorist financing
by Kylene Casanova
Three European supervisory authorities have jointly launched a public consultation on two guidelines for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism.
EIU survey finds corporate treasurers focused on weak economy and FX risk
by Kylene Casanova
A combination of weak economic growth and volatility in foreign exchange markets are the dominant risks facing corporate treasurers, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
No reward without risk: finance is top risk for corporates
by Kylene Casanova
Three-quarters of companies only evaluating their risk profile annually, limiting their ability to react to changes to their risk landscape.
Companies must wake up to risk of third party non-compliance
by Kylene Casanova
Auditing third parties for compliance is the number one anti-bribery and corruption challenge for corporates, according to the Global Anti-Bribery and Corruption Survey 2015, by KPMG.
Five years on: is Dodd-Frank a failure for corporate treasury?
by Kylene Casanova
The US's most sweeping reform of financial markets regulation in recent times comes in for criticism on its fifth birthday. How has it affected corporate treasury?
How will corporate treasurers prepare for Grexit?
by Kylene Casanova
The ACT and Deloitte provide a list of actions for corporate treasurers to consider in the event of Greece defaulting on its debt or exiting the euro.
How FX volatility can eat away at corporate earnings
by Kylene Casanova
Fireapps's latest Corporate Earnings Currency Impact Report looks at the total negative currency impact for North American and European corporates in the first quarter of 2015.
Managing treasury targets with Cashflow-at-Risk
by Kylene Casanova
Using cashflow- and target-at-risk modelling to add structure to the risk management process. By Alankar Karol, Visual Risk
Joint Forum calls for scrutiny of corporate credit risk management
by Kylene Casanova
The Joint Forum has released a report on credit risk management, suggesting corporates should pay more attention to counterparty exposures and high-risk investments as part of their credit risk policy.
EC announces public consultation on derivatives/EMIR
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has published a questionnaire as part of its review of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR)
Maximize business performance with a world-class GRC programme
by Kylene Casanova
Forrester Research report shows that integrating corporate treasury risk management with your company’s overall governance, risk and compliance programme is vital
EMIR reporting progress summary from Treamo: reconciliation still a farce
by Kylene Casanova
EMIRate reporting service continues its expansion and now has some 80 clients
Enterprise Risk Management needs to be part of day-to-day decision making
by Kylene Casanova
AmeriHealth Caritas ERM programme shows how vital it is to report direct to the CEO as well as being integrated into company day-to-day processes
Visual Risk launch advanced CVA module to assist corporate treasury with IFRS 13
by Kylene Casanova
Outsourced credit valuations to comply with the new IFRS 13 accounting rules