Seven ways the financial industry can benefit from blockchain technology
by Kylene Casanova
Euroclear and Oliver Wyman have jointly published a white paper on the potential of blockchain technology and how it could be used and adopted.
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…
Read moreIASB brings lease accounting into the 21st century
by Kylene Casanova
The International Accounting Standards Board's new IFRS 16 Leases is a major revision of how companies account for leases, replacing requirements that are 'no longer fit for purpose'.
Tackling illiquidity in corporate bond markets
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate bond markets are a key funding source for companies but they are facing regulatory and liquidity challenges, as discussed at a recent ESMA event.
What treasurers need to know about trade receivables securitisation
by Kylene Casanova
With changing regulations and non-bank financiers entering the trade receivable securitisations (TRS) market, how should corporate treasurers approaching this new world?
Fixed income’s opportunities for new players - report
by Kylene Casanova
A report by BNY Mellon and Pershing discusses the evolution of fixed income trading, which is in a state of transition, as well as the challenges and opportunities for new platforms.
Alternative funding could signal shift in IPO activity
by Kylene Casanova
The number of global IPOs in 2015 fell by 2% to 1,218 IPO listings, while total capital raised declined by 25% to $195.5 billion, according to EY's report, Global IPO Trends: 2015 4Q.
Flexible funding of the supply chain is vital in today’s turbulent market
by Kylene Casanova
For corporates the differences between the funding platform’s functionality and flexibility is key and will determine who dominates the supply chain finance business
ESMA publishes guidelines on complex debt instruments under MiFID II
by Kylene Casanova
In accordance with MiFID II, the European Securities and Markets Authority has published its final report on guidelines on complex debt instruments and structured deposits.
Supply Chain Finance solutions now available in all parts of chain, who needs banks?
by Kylene Casanova
Kyriba appoints senior player, Eric Liddle, to lead its supply chain finance solutions team
Should corporates and banks beware of repo?
by Kylene Casanova
Quantitative easing, Basel III and low interest rates are causing a 'perfect storm' in the repo markets. Will corporates benefit from this and how will the situation pan out in the longer term?
Alternative finance could yet become key funding source
by Kylene Casanova
Despite a 25% decrease in use of alternative financing since 2014, almost 50% of corporates expect this funding source to become more important in the next five years.
SEC opens up crowdfunding opportunities for US corporates
by Kylene Casanova
The SEC has adopted final rules to permit companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding – as part of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act.
Migration of ESES to T2S to be delayed
by Kylene Casanova
Migration of ESES CSDs to Target2-Securities (T2S) will be delayed, says Euroclear, with more time needed to ensure a safe and stable migration.
Why do we need Target2-Securities?
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission's banking and finance October newsletter explains exactly what Target2-Securities (T2S) is and why we need it.
Renewing EU securitisation is first step for CMU
by Kylene Casanova
New rules for the EU securitisation market could generate up to €150bn in additional funding for the European economy, according to the European Commission.
EC unveils strategy for Capital Markets Union by 2019
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission is due to announce its strategy for capital markets in Europe, which is intended to reduce the high dependence on bank funding by corporates.
Global IPOs raise 75% less in Q3 compared to Q2
by Kylene Casanova
Global initial public offering (IPO) activity has slowed in the third quarter of this year, according to a report from EY.
EU tax committee calls for sanctions on uncooperative corporates
by Kylene Casanova
A European Parliament special committee on tax has shown its frustration at the lack of cooperation with its investigation into tax competition from some of the biggest corporates based in the EU.
Are global banks in better shape thanks to Basel III?
by Kylene Casanova
A monitoring report has found that all internationally active banks meet Basel III risk-based minimum and Common Equity Tier 1 target capital requirements.
Market risk at highest level for European securities
by Kylene Casanova
The Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities Report, which covers market developments from January to June 2015, found that market risk in European securities markets has increased.
e-invoicing developing and maturing world-wide as US mandates for B2G in 2018
by Kylene Casanova
Establishment of e-invoicing practices and platforms sets up the biggest source of revenue generation available to corporate finance and treasury departments today
Global Financial Market Liquidity study warns of reduction in 2ndary liquidity
by Kylene Casanova
PWC research suggest early warning signals that regulation and other market factors are contributing to a reduction in certain aspects of secondary market liquidity which is being exacerbated by………
IMMFA expresses concern over European MMF law
by Kylene Casanova
Money market fund reform could be bad news for European capital markets and could damage businesses and other entities that use money market funds
How C2FO market place maximises buyer’s revenues from early payment
by Kylene Casanova
WEBchat Supplier Page interview with C2FO’s President of International reveals how at the same time they can achieve lowest cost APR alternative funding for suppliers