World Bank and CBA enable secondary bond trading on blockchain
by Ben Poole
Bond-i becomes the world’s first bond issued and traded using blockchain
Financing
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Other sources of finance include:Financing the ebbs and flows of the company's business and ensuring that finance is available to support any expansion is vital to the survival of any company. To determine what finance is needed requires first, the development of an Operating Budget, covering Forecasting… Read more about Financing
Netherlands to issue green bond of up to €6bn on May 21
by Graham Buck
The country is the first with a triple-A credit rating to issue this type of security.
UK investors ‘say corporate bonds overvalued’
by Graham Buck
Nearly three in four gave the verdict, while many consider government bonds to also be overvalued, reports CFA UK.
Federal Reserve warns on record US corporate debt
by Graham Buck
Leveraged loans grew by 20% in 2018 to reach $1.1 trillion and those going to riskier borrowers exceed previous peaks in 2007 and 2014.
Banks agree $2bn loan for Vietnam coal-fired power plant
by Graham Buck
JBIC leads the consortium that will fund a project that breaches international agreements to phase out fossil fuels.
Lack of finance ‘costs UK auto firms £25bn in lost revenue’
by Graham Buck
Mid-sized automotive manufacturers are held back due to lack of access to funding, claims a Wyelands Bank study.
China’s EXIM Bank makes $37bn in green loans
by Graham Buck
The Export-Import Bank of China had lent more than 250 billion yuan to green industries by the end of 2018.
Massive trade finance funding gap ‘stunts economic growth’
by Graham Buck
The estimated $1.5 trillion deficit affects development, investment flows and financial inclusion, says BNY Mellon.
Hungary’s central bank aims to boost corporate bond market
by Graham Buck
The National Bank of Hungary’s deputy governor wants to double or even triple its size.
Coriolis and INTIX pool resources on trade finance data
by Graham Buck
The two companies say their partnership will provide banks with deep insights on global trade flows and finance data.
Citi debuts structured green bond
by Graham Buck
The bank says proceeds will fund projects in renewables, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, water quality and conservation.
Malaysian SMEs look to alternatives to ease funding squeeze
by Graham Buck
Many of the country’s key smaller businesses need capital injections for growth and are looking to the private sector for funding.
UK considers new options for infrastructure funding
by Graham Buck
Chancellor Philp Hammond said the consultation will look at how to support investment after the UK loses EIB financing.
Stopping late payments: do you really care?
by Jack Large
Brexit and the looming global financial crisis make it vital to pay SMEs on time
China makes its mark in corporate venture capital investment
by Graham Buck
Two Chinese corporate venture capital groups – Baidu Ventures and Legend Capital – were among the world’s top five most active last yea
Using AI: Managing Credit Risk
by Jack Large
Learn about how use of extra data can add new dimensions and effectiveness to solving how to manage credit risk
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
SWIFT publishes new ‘Pay Later’ API standard
by Jack Large
Can you use new API standard to drive uptake of instant loan approvals, increasing payment and borrowing choices for consumers at POS?
Open Banking cannot be ignored by multi-national corporations
by Jack Large
PwC report reveals that most SMEs and adults will adopt by 2022, even though security is major concern; COULD BE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
New IFRS 16 standard on leases now effective
by Jack Large
Listed companies could have around $3 trillion worth of possible future payments for leases
10 shifts in treasury and payments in 2019 and beyond
by Bija Knowles
East & Partners predict ESG disclosures will be the norm, FX risk management is increasingly strategic and trade finance to go digital
NEWS ROUNDUP: encompass; PrimeRevenue & BankUnited
by Jack Large
Encompass launches new KYC feature; PrimeRevenue adds new bank to their ecosystem
How blockchain can solve financial AND environment problems
by Bija Knowles
Two key use-cases for blockchain – supply chain optimisation and new financing models – should be of interest to finance professionals
When should supply trade finance be considered debt?
by Bija Knowles
ITFA says it will issue guidelines to clarify disclosure of reverse factor structures and identify risky SCF programmes