Venture capitalists continue crypto investments – Industry roundup: 27 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Point Carbon Zero Programme launched, FedNow Payments, Digital fraud costs merchants €80 billion.
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According to the latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey of foreign exchange volumes, in 2013, almost $5.3 trillion in currencies globally are traded daily. The increasing…
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Strong dollar wipes billions of corporate America’s earnings
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The meteoric rise of the US dollar is lowering corporate profits, particularly for US companies doing business overseas.
India’s banks: time to privatise? – Industry roundup: 26 July
by Graham Buck
HK pays dearly to defend currency; QR code interoperability for Asian banks; Ripple, FOMO Pay partner; Commerzbank-Deutsche Telekom digital tie-up
Stablecoins to be tightly controlled in the UK – Industry roundup: 25 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Fintech valuations down 50%, Banks opt to build technology infrastructure.
JPMorgan invests heavily in leveraged loans – Industry roundup: 22 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Slice shifts focus to real-time term loans, First rate increase in 11 years.
Yellen backs ‘friend-shoring’ to bolster supply chains – Industry roundup: 21 July
by Graham Buck
Germany's Uniper nears state rescue; Australia signals more rate hikes; BNP Paribas moves into crypto custody; OS-Climate rolls out free tools
Zelle volumes increase rapidly, exceeding checks for the first time – Industry roundup: 20 July
by Kylene Casanova
Investments in the UK fintech industry increase by 24%, invoice-to-pay solution, victims of fraud on Zelle.
Higher rates and inflation spark corporate bond cancellations – Industry roundup: 19 July
by Graham Buck
South Korea advances CBDC development; Suncorp’s banking unit goes to ANZ; Three new members for BRICS?; Deutsche Bank saves Naviera Armas
Money laundering still on the rise – Industry roundup: 18 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
European Central Bank's new bond, Treasury and trade solutions, 'Sango Coin' cryptocurrency.
Commodity markets, significant risk of disruption - OpenTreasury Podcast #45
by Kylene Casanova
Pushpendra, Craig and Jack review the latest treasury news and developments of the week.
Australian investors regain appetite for bonds– Industry roundup: 14 July
by Graham Buck
US dollar "will keep special status"; 20-year US government bonds shunned; BIS, IOSCO outline stablecoin rules; Starbucks closing 16 US stores
More turbulence in China’s property sector – Industry roundup: 12 July
by Graham Buck
Investors desert emerging market bonds; Hong Kong "risks losing hub status"; Euro nears parity with the dollar; Kuwait-Bahrain US$11.6bn bank union
Why some companies’ cash holdings have increased – Industry roundup: 11 July
by Kylene Casanova
Faking client data, heavier liquidity buffer, $343 billion in online payment fraud.
We are now in the economic storm - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #43
by Kylene Casanova
Jonathan, Craig, and Jack discuss this week’s top stories and developments in treasury.
Renminbi gains ground as reserve currency – Industry roundup: 7 July
by Graham Buck
NPCI plans alternative to SWIFT; Bank of England commodities alert; TS2 platform progresses; Germany’s Enercon gets €500m lifeline
Further volatility expected for commodities – Industry roundup: 5 July
by Graham Buck
Ireland "vulnerable" on corporate tax; Caution sees corporate fundraising slip; Three Arrows Capital saga continues; Australia hikes rate a third time
EU agrees regulation of crypto assets – Industry roundup: 4 July
by Graham Buck
Italy’s borrowing costs rise; European corporate bond distress; BIS softer stance on Bitcoin; Vauld suspends trading
Leveraged banks endure severe stress scenario – Industry roundup: 01 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
BNP Paribas exits the commodity finance business, leveraged banks endure severe stress scenario, Sanctioned Russia provides opportunities.
Pandemic boosted digital payments, says World Bank – Industry roundup: 30 June
by Graham Buck
China seeks longer yuan trading hours, Diageo, Michelin join Russia exodus, Celent on ISO20022 speed bumps, Tencent joins the metaverse.
Walgreens withdraws from £5 billion Boots sale – Industry roundup: 29 June
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Walgreens Boots sale, Malaysia RTP, crypto still alive, Deloitte.
BIS cautions on higher interest rate fallout – Industry roundup: 28 June
by Graham Buck
KPMG launches metaverse platform for staff, Liquidity boost for Saudi banks, Forex hedging costs hit Korea insurers, Suncorp mulls sale of banking arm
$200 billion investment on world infrastructure – Industry roundup: 27 June
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Mars profits, OCC discussions on cryptocurrency, NYDIG, renminbi liquidity plan, Russia default by sanctions.
Neobanks signs of failure – Industry roundup: 24 June
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
9.9% stake in NBFC, non-bank credit lines for fintech, Qatar Central Bank.
Open banking for larger audience – Industry roundup: 22 June
by Kylene Casanova
Kellogg’s split, open banking and anti-fraud, BIS to urge CBDCs, $250 million revolving credit deal, French fintech raises US $3M.