Global commodity trading “on cusp of next normal”– Industry roundup: 31 January
by Graham Buck
BP trims outlook for energy demand; Nigeria launches AfriGo card; Stan Chartered to open Philippines services hub; Montenegro teams with Ripple
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European Union agrees carbon border tax – Industry roundup: 15 December
by Graham Buck
Competition in UK’s FX market; Brazil plans 2024 launch of CBDC; European central banks announce rate hikes; Argos Blockchain struggles for cash
Cash is still king for many Indians – Industry roundup: 8 November
by Graham Buck
NY Fed positive on digital dollar; BIS issues central bank FX survey; PayPal supports Apple's Tap to Pay; SEC outlines proposals for open-end funds
Supply chain normality in prospect for 2023 – Industry roundup: 11 October
by Graham Buck
EU commissioner on digital euro; Singapore's ESG impact hub; Mastercard offers Global Treasury Intelligence; SEC OK's new corporate debt fund
Global hub for CBDCs and tokenized assets – Industry roundup: 5 October
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Plan to adopt real-time payment solutions, Cash forecasting tool designed for small businesses, Mastercard in crypto space.
China’s declining yuan worries its neighbours – Industry roundup: 6 September
by Graham Buck
Australia hikes rates for a fifth month; Reports predict Italy debt crisis; Ghana reassurance on CBDCs; Abu Dhabi plans bad debt sale
US and China settle audit terms – Industry roundup: 29 August
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Biometric payments convenient and secure, cryptocurrency regulations, cross-border payments interoperability venture.
European big names test a reviving corporate bond market – Industry roundup: 16 August
by Graham Buck
Volvo takes opportunity for bond issue; India's PM promises digital revolution; ESMA urges caution on rule change; ESG's growing role in FX analysed
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.
Innovation to combat money laundering – Industry roundup: 31 May
by CTMfile
cybersecurity risks, instant payment collection solution, Effective anti-money laundering techniques, AI Innovation to combat money laundering.
$4.5 billion cryptocurrency fund to leverage declining markets – Industry roundup: 27 May
by CTMfile
Recent reports have indicated that California-based venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, plans to invest billions of dollars in cryptocurrency s
Cryptocurrencies pose a risk to financial stability – Industry roundup: 25 May
by CTMfile
Germany to facilitate easier crypto investments, Crypto markets may pose risks to overall economic stability, MoneySwitch and partnerships,
Cross-border payments using cryptocurrencies – Industry roundup: 23 May
by CTMfile
SWIFT conducts CBDC-related tests on cross-border payments using cryptocurrencies, Cyprus designs a compelling crypto framework despite crypto state
Reputational risk - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #33
by CTMfile
Is reputational risk considered before every business move? Listen in to this week’s treasury news and developments on the Open Treasury podcast.
No more credit cards, pay with your smile – Industry roundup: 18 May
by CTMfile
Fastest growing fintech, Synergistic collaboration, 5 partnerships with DBS, $100 million risk-sharing facility, biometric facial recognition.
Bitcoin does not scale – Industry roundup: 16 May
by CTMfile
...Bitcoin's future as a payment network because Bitcoin's "proof of work" system will not be able to handle millions of transactions.
These three banks jointly invest US $105M in digital asset infrastructure – Industry roundup: 13 May
by CTMfile
US Bank and LiquidX alliance, Temenos banking cloud solutions, Algoan’s global credit scoring API solution, OwlPay and Nium partnership
Insider risk & security threats - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #31
by CTMfile
Central banks lower curtain on era of minimal interest rates, US dollar rides high despite inflation spike, GTreasury pairs with Moody’s Analytics
Interest rate guidance to combat inflation – Industry roundup: 11 May
by CTMfile
Visa Ready platform, EMTECH and HaitiPay, Chile's digital peso, omnichannel global digital banking app, Canadian inflation.
Central Bank of Argentina moves anti-crypto – Industry roundup: 9 May
by CTMfile
Argentina intervenes to deter banks cyrpto, Ripple lawsuit, ECB resists pressure, U.S. regulatory agencies Community Reinvestment Act
Digital crypto bank in Brazil – Industry roundup: 6 May
by CTMfile
According to reports, ICICB is implementing a robust Anti Money Laundering compliance framework to ensure a high of regulatory compliance.
Goldman Sachs bitcoin-backed loan - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #30
by CTMfile
Pushpendra Mehta meets with Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, to review nine of the latest treasury news stories.
Rise in suspicious crypto activity – Industry roundup: 4 May
by CTMfile
Rising suspicious activity reports (SARs) on cryptocurrencies, US FedNow service pilot program, testing real-time cross-border payments.
CLS launches FX outstanding datasets
by Ben Poole
The datasets, which capture outstanding forward and swap positions, are designed to enhance FX market transparency.