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.
Financing Short-Medium Term Deficits
Background
In cash and liquidity management the primary objective is always to minimise the cash deficits that need financing. And when there are cash deficits, to minimise the overall cost of the financing…
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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.
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.
Eliminate time and cost from your corporate treasury RFP process - CTMfile SPECIAL OFFER
by Jack Large
Treasury Delta standout RFP platform has unique offer for corporates issuing an RFP in the next 24 months - 50% off their fees
CTMpulse: How to survive the COVID-19 crisis
by Jack Large
What corporate treasury departments are focusing on today and really good ideas lists
Hedging and COVID-19: Three key considerations
by Amol Dhargalkar , Managing Director, Global Corporates Sector, Chatham Financial
How can your company address its financial risk management program in light of these unprecedented times?
Emergency UK government loans only appeal to half of business owners
by Ben Poole
MarketFinance research reveals 67% of UK businesses believe funds will not reach them in time.
FED and BoE outline COVID-19 corporate support efforts
by Ben Poole
Both central banks have launched temporary commercial paper facilities to support businesses.
Fed takes Fed Funds rate to zero: How do zero percent floors impact hedge programs?
by Farah Lotia , Director, Interest Rate and Quantitative Analytics, Hedge Trackers
Hedge Trackers show how to deal with this situation
DBS completes first trade financing transaction on CamelONE Trade Finance portal
by Ben Poole
The bank has also issued a number of relief measures to help Singaporean corporates manage the coronavirus situation.
Crowdz pilots blockchain-based invoice financing marketplace
by Ben Poole
InvoiceXchange lets businesses auction off unpaid invoices in return for financing.
12 steps to avoid debt defaults
by Jack Large
Debt compliance needs detailed management and control
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?
LIBOR replacement: RFR Term Risk Free Rates portal
by Jack Large
ICE Benchmark Administration Limited developing the needed term structures and benchmarks
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
Blockchain in corporate banking: still early days
by Jack Large
Celent Report shows early signs are positive, but much to do in cross-border payments, trade finance and syndicated lending
Impact of rising rates on US corporate debt
by Bija Knowles
How big is the so-called corporate debt bubble and how could this affect individual companies?
Getting businesses paid, instantly service is going global
by Jack Large
Previse raises US$7million to start the transformation of global B2B commerce to instant payments
HSBC to ease CFO’s capital markets burden with MyDeal
by Bija Knowles
HSBC has announced it will make its capital markets deal app, MyDeal, available to corporate clients later this year
How to maximise your working capital % rate returns
by CTMfile
Forget MMFs and banks, instead: 1. Maximise supplier discounts; 2. Only offer discounts to your customers when economic; 3. Charge more