New ICE LIBOR rates: few corporates will notice any difference
by Jack Large
Three month test shows that new rate works; is marginally lower and more variable than the current LIBOR, AND is far less manipulatable
Financing
Background
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
UK’s first fully integrated purchase-to-pay supply chain with cash-on-delivery
by Jack Large
Previse teams up with Virtualstock to deliver ultimate solution to deliver first fully integrated purchase to pay supply chain system with cash on delivery for suppliers in the UK
Borrowing with confidence via alternatives
by Matt McQuillan, Managing Director, C2FO
While the UK’s small businesses are increasingly reluctant to borrow from high street banks, demand for alternative forms of finance is growing steadily
Liquidity pressures ease in corporate bond market
by Bija Knowles
A study by Greenwich Associates found that liquidity is finally improving for corporate bond investors, at least for smaller trades
Address investor concerns to secure long-term financing - survey
by Bija Knowles
Business must address the concerns of cautious investors if they're to attract long-term investment – and investors see cybersecurity as a priority investment area, while CEOs focus more widely
87% plan to divest in next two years to fund digital growth
by Bija Knowles
Divestments are a strategic imperative for senior corporate executives in every sector and an EY survey found that 87 per cent of companies plan to divest within the next two years
Companies warned to prepare now for FASB leasing standard
by Bija Knowles
New lease accounting standards will come into effect from 1 January 2019 but few companies are ready. Tax, reporting and technology will be affected
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
Payments update and tips for improving efficiency
by Jack Large
Tips for collecting and making payments efficiently and effectively
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
Industry collaboration on DLT for post-trade scenarios
by Bija Knowles
Leading players in the securities and payments industry have announced they will work together to solve some of the problems of securities processing, which is often a manual, high-cost process
CFOs focus on reducing operational costs
by Bija Knowles
Chief financial officers are faced with expanding responsibilities when it comes to driving corporate growth – but taking cost out of the business is an overall priority
Advanced AI to extend understanding of late payments
by CTMfile
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
5 actions for next week: cybersecurity, covenants, guarantees, hedges, forecasts
by Paul Stheeman, Independent Treasury Consultant & Interim Treasurer, STS – Stheeman Treasury Solutions
Interim treasurer Paul Stheeman gives his advice on next week’s tasks for the busy corporate treasury department
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?
Best EuroFinance International line up ever of topics and speakers?
by Jack Large
Corporate treasury really is at a tipping point. Time to understand what is going on
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 CTMfile
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