South Korea’s semiconductor sector booms – Industry roundup: 28 December
by Graham Buck
S&P expects tough 2024 for US banks; New deputy for China's central bank; AML regulation update for Egypt's banks; Hong Kong rules for stablecoin
FX Management & Crypto
Background
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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China uses digital currency for gold cross-border payment – Industry roundup: 22 December
by Graham Buck
UK agrees banking deal with Switzerland; Turkey's interest rate hits 42.5%; Brazil's 2024 growth outlook trimmed; Canada approves RBC-HSBC deal
Japan ending 2023 with rates still negative – Industry roundup: 20 December
by Graham Buck
UK inflation falls to 3.9%; Norway advances CBDC pilot; BNP Paribas signs new securitisation; Philippines incentives for sustainable finance
USDC ranked as strongest stablecoin by S&P Global – Industry roundup: 14 December
by Graham Buck
DWS forms euro stablecoin j-v; US households are cash resilient; UK payments regulator wants card fees cap; Japan urged to speed up digital yen
Eurozone enters its first post-pandemic recession – Industry roundup: 12 December
by Graham Buck
EBRD outlines approach to nature; Five countries back nuclear supply chain; UK open banking procurement network; Goldman expects US rate cuts in 2024
UK cash usage up after prolonged decline – Industry roundup: 7 December
by Graham Buck
Australia and Canada hold rates; Italy and South Korea partner on CBDC; BlackRock expects more volatile era; Japan's major firms upbeat
Hong Kong and Thailand link rapid payment systems – Industry roundup: 5 December
by Graham Buck
Gold set to remain at record highs; Chase tipped as new Apple Card partner; US call for cash flow accuracy; Qataris halve stake in Barclays
China bank-backed dollar bond sales tumble – Industry roundup: 28 November
by Graham Buck
Japan's inflation edges higher; Metro Bank rescue approved; Invest America initiative gains traction; CBA draws Australia's young tycoons
Argentina set for economic shake-up under Javier Milei – Industry roundup: 21 November
by Graham Buck
China keeps rates on hold; Support for Bank of Israel chief; World Bank commits US$12bn to Kenya; Apple Pay adds open banking in UK
IMF chief Georgieva sees CBDCs replacing cash over time – Industry roundup: 16 November
by Graham Buck
Japan's negative rates may end in 2024; SAP: Europe to up sustainability spend; EBRD urges €4bn capital increase; Mastercard, NEC pair on biometrics
US credit rating cut to negative by Moody‘s – Industry roundup: 14 November
by Graham Buck
Eurozone growth to stay subdued; Deutsche Bank tips Turkish lira bonds; HSBC completes tokenised gold trade; Japanese sell-off US corporate bonds
Fund managers are prioritising FX hedging despite lower volatility - TREASURY NEWS #113
by CTM News Team
In this podcast, we are addressing four of the top treasury related news stories from this week.
European Central Bank set to keep rates on hold – Industry roundup: 26 October
by Graham Buck
Fed wants to cut card fees; Turkey set for rate hike to 35%; StanChart, Deutsche partner on stablecoin; Pix no Mundo launches in Latin America
Argentina’s economic outlook still murky – Industry roundup: 24 October
by Graham Buck
US 10-year Treasury yield at 16-year high; Priorities for G7 Osaka summit; Nigeria sees liquidity crunch relief; Security new 'S' of ESG
China’s Belt and Road initiative marks first 10 years – Industry roundup: 17 October
by Graham Buck
Israel's banks offer financial relief; RBA sees tokenised asset savings; South Korea fines for naked shorting; Industrial park promotes digital yuan
Hong Kong aims to revive status as financial hub – Industry roundup: 12 October
by Graham Buck
Bank of Israel head to stay on; UK economy sees modest growth; China agrees Sri Lanka debt deal; Nigeria defends the eNaira
Morocco hosts annual meeting of World Bank and IMF – Industry roundup: 10 October
by Graham Buck
Israel acts to support shekel; HSBC buys Citi China arm for US$3.6bn; Metro Bank rescued in £925m deal; India and Tanzania plan local currency trade
EU’s plans for wholesale CBDC “imminent” – Industry roundup: 5 October
by Graham Buck
EY and Microsoft to teach green skills; Japan's FSA to stress test banks; SoftBank chief expects AGI within 10 years; Kenya seeks advice on Eurobond
World Bank “could boost lending to developing countries” – Industry roundup: 28 September
by Graham Buck
Italy dilutes windfall tax plan; Tencent joins CBDC interoperability pilot; New US government shutdown near; Spain fines Big Four for overworked staff
Transnet’s woes unsettle South Africa’s businesses – Industry roundup: 26 September
by Graham Buck
Digital euro at least two years away; AIIB opens Abu Dhabi office; Telos supply chain initiative launches; Bank of Japan maintains caution
Central banks decide after Fed holds US rates – Industry roundup: 21 September
by Graham Buck
Deutsche Bank CEO warning for Germany; Goldman raises US$15bn for PE deals; Stan Chartered sustainable loans; Temenos Payments Hub on IBM Cloud
Blue bonds gaining traction in Asia-Pacific – Industry roundup: 19 September
by Graham Buck
Swift-Wise partnership launches at Sibos; Deutsche Bank offers crypto custody; Citi report on cross-border payments; NAB to exit Hong Kong
Three central banks test Swift’s CBDC connector – Industry roundup: 14 September
by Graham Buck
ECB raises key rates by 0.25%; Visa Cross-Border Solutions launches; MSCI opens Sustainability Institute; Adyen gets clearance for embedded finance
EC reduces eurozone growth forecast – Industry roundup: 12 September
by Graham Buck
Dimon attacks bank capital proposals; RBI aims to boost digital rupee; Japan hints at end to negative rates; HSBC calls time on Russian business