Global PMIs flash warning as war drives inflation spike and stalls growth
by Ben Poole
A surge in inflation and a clear loss of growth momentum has begun to filter through the global economy.
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88% of corporates hedge FX as volatility hits profits
by Ben Poole
Firms are adjusting hedge ratios, extending hedge tenors and investing in automation to navigate currency volatility.
Corporates move to rebuild hedges after costly 2025
by Ben Poole
Treasurers are moving back toward currency protection after a year of sharp swings in major currencies and mounting losses from unhedged exposures.
AI in treasury moves from promise to practical progress
by Ben Poole
Treasury is now in a transition from rule-based workflows to learning systems and, eventually, autonomous agents.
Trump in UK as Fed trims rates and BoE stays put
by Ben Poole
The Fed delivered its first interest rate cut of 2025, while the BoE opted to hold rates steady at 4%.
Tariffs drive surge in FX hedging as North American firms feel the pinch
by Ben Poole
Currency volatility has hit profitability or competitiveness for nearly 70% of North American companies in global markets, according to MillTech.
ECB set to follow Bank of Canada with rate cut – Industry roundup: 6 June
by Graham Buck
Australia's Q1 economic growth at 0.1%; China plans carbon measurement standards; Bloomberg offers T+1 FX fixings; IFC, HSBC aid Mexico supply chain
Modi set for third election victory as India’s economic boom continues – Industry roundup: 4 June
by Graham Buck
Challenges for Mexico's new leader; Turkey's economic growth strong; US$4bn platform for emerging markets; Malaysia invests US$100bn in semiconductors
Germany sees its economy on hold this year – Industry roundup: 22 February
by Graham Buck
China charge mars HSBC results; MCR buys London's BT Tower; Russia economy avoids disaster; Brazil ready for green FX hedging
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
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
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.