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
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Corporates move to diversify FX counterparties following banking crisis
by Ben Poole
88% of US corporates are exploring diversifying FX counterparties, while ESG has grown in importance to the business for 90% in the past year.
Study shows CBDC projects now in 130 countries – Industry roundup: 29 June
by Graham Buck
Executive pay linked to ESG goals; US study focuses on supplier payments; HKMA aims to restructure banking system; Quant launches Overledger Platform
Election uncertainty pushes Turkish lira to record low – Industry roundup: 16 May
by Graham Buck
China opens new Swap Connect prog; Singapore's new anti- crime platform; Thailand's economy buoyant in Q1; Amex closing non-US business FX ops
Cost of US credit default swaps soars – Industry roundup: 11 May
by Graham Buck
HK overnight funding rates soar; Crypto exchange Bittrex files for bankruptcy; Bank opinion divided on ESG; Visa CBDC project aids Brazil’s farmers
Clock ticking for US government debt ceiling rise – Industry roundup: 9 May
by Graham Buck
Malaysia-Indonesia payments link; Europe banks on bigger gas price drop; Apple returns to bond market; Free trade benefits for Africa outlined
Damage limitation continues after US bank failures – Industry roundup: 14 March
by Graham Buck
Power outages pressure SA banks; Three emerging new financial hubs; Argentina's debt swap; Viterrra gets sustainability-linked funds
European corporates can expect further rate hikes – Industry roundup: 2 March
by Graham Buck
Ghana misses debt restructure target; Brazil's corporate debt load grows; Saudi Arabia green hydrogen funds; Swaps market ready for Libor conversion
BIS chief says fiat currency has defeated crypto – Industry roundup: 23 February
by Graham Buck
More ECB rate hikes expected; Iraq turns to yuan for China imports; Insurance warning on electric vehicles; Mastercard Anzac crypto payments
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
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 Kylene Casanova
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 Kylene Casanova
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 Kylene Casanova
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 Kylene Casanova
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 Kylene Casanova
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 Kylene Casanova
Fastest growing fintech, Synergistic collaboration, 5 partnerships with DBS, $100 million risk-sharing facility, biometric facial recognition.