Singapore’s IBOR replacement breaks new ground
by Ben Poole
DBS and Standard Chartered have executed Singapore’s first SORA-referenced interbank option trade to help a corporate mitigate market risk.
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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…
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Pandemic response highlights corporate treasury resilience
by Ben Poole
Research from Herbert Smith Freehills and the ACT also reveals how ESG is rising up the treasury agenda.
African trade finance saw US$5bn in portfolio outflows when COVID hit
by Ben Poole
A report from the African Export-Import Bank and partners notes that despite the outflows, opportunities exist.
Lendlease issues second green bond in five months
by Ben Poole
CBA's institutional bank played a role in meeting the increasing demand for sustainable finance.
Corporate bank priorities shaped by digitisation and fintech collaboration
by Ben Poole
Finastra research outlines the changing focus for corporate banks, away from the traditional ‘relationship builder’ approach of client management.
Using open banking to enhance lending
by Ben Poole
Bud and ANZ NZ have signed strategic AI deal to build a simpler, more transparent lending process.
Taking stock of the ‘E’ in ESG
by Ben Poole
As sustainable financial instruments such as green bonds continue to increase in popularity, what else can corporates do to green the business?
Post-COVID, large corporates will remember helpful banks
by Ben Poole
The 2020 Greenwich Leaders report covering US large corporate banking, cash management and trade finance charts the impact of the pandemic.
CTMfile’s Top 10 for 2020
by Ben Poole
Our top 10 most read articles for 2020 show what has been top of mind for treasurers in a turbulent year.
CEEMEA capital markets capturing investor inflows in 2020
by Ben Poole
A report from BNP Paribas CIB shows a record level of issuance for the region in the first half of the year.
Deutsche Bank provides US$43m structured trade finance facility to CNTIC
by Ben Poole
The facility will be used to finance an electricity generation project in rural Myanmar.
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.
Boosting digital banking services down under
by Ben Poole
Commonwealth Bank has committed funds to support start-ups and fintechs during the COVID-19 crisis.
Extent of UK COVID-19 business support revealed
by Ben Poole
Through schemes such as CCFF and CBILS, lenders have pumped billions of pounds into UK businesses.
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.
Trade credit crunch approaching for UK businesses
by Ben Poole
40% of companies in the UK are currently facing over £10,000 in unpaid B2B invoices.
ECB sounds COVID-19 financial stability warning
by Ben Poole
The pandemic has greatly amplified existing vulnerabilities of the financial sector, corporates and sovereigns.
UK emergency loan schemes under pressure as new lenders added
by Ben Poole
Allied Irish Bank, The Co-operative Bank and Starling Bank are to join existing Bounce Back Loan Scheme accredited lenders.
Industry roundup: 1 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Ripple, SIA, and many more.
Boeing’s actions highlight severity of aviation cash and liquidity turbulence
by Ben Poole
The company's termination of Embraer joint ventures has reduced its cash needs at a critical time.
Card companies build on initial COVID-19 response
by Ben Poole
Mastercard and American Express have come out with new initiatives in the past week.
Industry roundup: 28 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief featuring Volante Technologies, RBC, and the British Business Bank.
Industry roundup: 27 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief from Deutsche Bank, AvidXchange, Western Union and SurePayd.
Financial support aims to help Australian companies bounce back
by Ben Poole
The Australian government launches A$500m facility for exporters, while supplier payment terms are under scrutiny in a new proposal.