Adjust risk models now for end of Libor
by Bija Knowles
A report by Oliver Wyman suggests that the transition away from Libor will be complex and expensive – with repercussions for companies using Libor-based financial products
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…
Read moreCorporate funding opportunity in private placement markets
by Bija Knowles
A European Commission study shows that private placement of debt instruments with institutional investors could play a greater role in financing medium-sized companies in future
UK insolvencies up 4.3% in 2017 – KPMG
by Bija Knowles
Food industry bears brunt of inflation and corporates have fewer financing options on the table, as more companies fall into administration in England and Wales
Asset based financing is booming for all types and sizes of corporates
by Kylene Casanova
Invoice financing booming in UK and new services emerging world-wide: PRIMADOLLAR, ModulTrade
Advanced AI to extend understanding of late payments
by Kylene Casanova
Previse secures £800K Scottish Enterprise R&D funding to develop AI to improve late payment risk assessment
Preparations for MiFID II registers and transparency calculations in place
by Bija Knowles
As the deadline for MiFID II approaches on 3 January, ESMA has announced its arrangements for MiFID II registers, as well as transitional transparency calculations for equity and bond instruments
The real impact of global ecosystems on you…..
by Jack Large
Be aware: Ant Financial and Alipay ecosystems could govern the world
The EIF’s priorities for funding SMEs and start-ups
by Bija Knowles
Financial support for businesses, in the form of loans, guarantees and investments from the EU budget, play an important role in funding European companies. How will this develop?
What else is Supply Chain Finance good for?
by John Perego , Supply Chain & Working Capital specialist, Perego Associates
There is a lot more to SCF than just the working capital benefits. John Perego explores what else you can expect to achieve from your SCF program
Can fintechs enable you to enter financial services business too?
by Jack Large
Combine with a fintech to provide a fully integrated service, e.g. UPS + Payoneer = a more efficient, cost-effective way to do payments
Supply chain finance for SMEs - are you missing out?
by Jack Large
New opportunities opening up significant returns for investors
How to select the right Supply Chain Finance partner
by John Perego , Supply Chain & Working Capital specialist, Perego Associates
The difference between selecting a good supply chain finance partner verses an excellent partner is, doing the right work upfront. John Perego explores some of the things to consider
Islamic bond issuance is growing despite market jitters
by Kylene Casanova
The issuance of global Islamic financial instruments has more than trebled in the past decade but many challenges remain, including liquidity. Could this market interest corporate treasurers?
Which Supply Chain Finance program is right for you?
by John Perego , Supply Chain & Working Capital specialist, Perego Associates
With the rise in popularity of supply chain finance it is important to be able to determine which of the many solutions best suits you, John Perego explores the options
SCF: UK exporters support; Tradeshift teams with banks; ICC - Rethinking Trade report
by Kylene Casanova
ICC: Some 61% of banks report more demand than supply for trade finance in the global market
Late payment is endemic worldwide: Who’s playing the invisible bank?
by Kylene Casanova
Euler Hermes survey shows global average 64 days DSO and 21% over 90 day
Technology and global trends changing our capital markets
by Kylene Casanova
Two reports describe the current state of capital markets: how Europe's capital markets need to develop and the technological innovations that will change trading in these markets in future
4 ways to make sure corporate assets generate revenue
by Kylene Casanova
Managing corporate assets efficiently is a key factor for overall business success, enabling companies to adapt successfully to changing markets and evolving business models
Treasurers increasingly qualified but concerned with cybersecurity and geopolitical risk
by Kylene Casanova
Cybersecurity, financial regulation and geopolitical uncertainty, including Brexit, are major concerns for corporate treasurers, according to research by the UK's ACT
New opportunities for corporate treasury to exploit in supply chain finance
by Kylene Casanova
PrimaDollar uses global credit arbitrage to open up new way to financing supply chains to emerging markets, and FastPay joins the party
CRX’s independent marketplace for corporate Asset-Based Financing solutions
by Kylene Casanova
Three different financing tools required to solve corporate’s range of asset-backed financing needs
The opportunities and risks of ‘fintech’ credit platforms
by Kylene Casanova
Borrowers, including businesses and consumers, are turning away from traditional sources of credit and are increasingly using digital platforms such as peer-to-peer lending, according to a BIS survey
16 financial institutions join global platform for trade finance risk distribution
by Kylene Casanova
Singapore becoming centre of trade initiatives as CCRManager announce launch of new electronic platform
More ambitious CMU needed to avoid ‘dead end’ for EU financial reform
by Kylene Casanova
A Dutch MEP argues that the EC must think more ambitiously and redirect the Capital Markets Union initiative to focus on supervisory convergence, sustainable investment and tackling debt bias