Six “must-read” eBooks for treasury professionals
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Reading these eBooks can deepen treasury executives’ knowledge and help further their careers
Treasury insights
Shipping industry nears emissions reduction deadline– Industry roundup: 2 August
by Graham Buck
China's Belt & Road downsizes in Africa; Barclays to launch Taiwan subsidiary; Carry traders welcome weak euro; Turkey's firms feel the squeeze
Citigroup expects its corporate banking business in India to grow at a 10% annual rate – Industry roundup: 1 August
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Bank of England expected to raise interest rates; FTX receives approval to operate a cryptocurrency exchange in Dubai; Pakistan stares at bankruptcy
The Business of Treasury 2022: treasurers on high alert
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The ACT’s recent Business of Treasury 2022 report states that treasurers have to be on high alert to address myriad challenges.
SWIFT tasked with new cross-border payments challenges – Industry roundup: 29 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Ripple partners with FOMO Pay; Jack Ma to relinquish control of Ant Group; Mexican currency shocks traders; UK’s major banks urging big techs
US rate hike adds to pressure on central banks – Industry roundup: 28 July
by Graham Buck
HSBC bosses to face Hong Kong investors; Colombia moves to open banking; US consumer watchdog eyes crypto; Temenos, Wipro extend union
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.
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.
The digital transformation of the global payments landscape: key components and markets
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Volante Technologies white paper highlights the four pillars for payments modernization and 10 markets experiencing digital payments transformation.
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.
Global energy crisis may worsen in the coming months, IEA chief says
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
With the world in an unprecedented energy crisis and Europe at the epicentre of the energy sector turmoil, IEA is concerned about the months ahead.
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.
Working Capital Survey 2022: Companies need to prepare for tighter liquidity
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Highlighting the challenges that businesses need to prepare for over the next 12 months and how to optimize and align working capital management.
China records its weakest economic growth rate in more than two years – Industry roundup: 15 July
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Haleon is demerging from GSK, rupee settlement system for international trade, U.S. inflation hits a new 41-year high of 9.1%.
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
Bank of Canada hikes interest rates by a full percentage point – Industry roundup: 13 July
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Ransomware is still cybersecurity’s biggest challenge, Risk management not keeping pace with growing risks
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.
Preparing for and monitoring unexpected events: Leading practices in corporate treasury - OpenTreasury Podcast #44
by Kylene Casanova
Bracing for unexpected events is, in its essence, a strategic organizational exercise. Pushpendra Mehta & Craig Jeffery discuss key insights.