UBS launches ‘Future of…’ series of white papers and investment solutions
by Ben Poole
The series starts with a Future of Waste white paper and investment offering, including a framework for 'waste reduction bonds'.
Treasury insights
Taking the rough with the smooth: Innovating the trade finance industry
by Carl Wegner , CEO, Contour
How trade finance sector can be a core example of how technology can bring a new level of trust & transparency to global supply chains
OECD transfer pricing guidance on financial transactions has implications for treasury
by Ben Poole
The guidance addresses the transfer pricing of treasury functions, intra-group loans, cash pooling, hedging, and more.
DLT implementations leaving gaps in security?
by Ben Poole
A DTCC paper calls for a coordinated strategy to develop a principles-based framework for DLT-specific security risks.
Marco Polo’s innovative Irrevocable Payment Commitment breaks new ground
by Jack Large
Blockchain trade finance platform battle increasing with new trade instrument
Nacha building online platform for payment data sharing
by Ben Poole
Phixius will look to modernise and streamline the US payments process.
Visa USA changes interchange fee structure to encourage usage; overall rates go up
by Jack Large
Retailers and authorities can fight these changes by migrating usage to other local ACH systems
Does a ‘digital bank’ even exist yet?
by Ben Poole
Calls for a reevaluation of the digital bank concept, as one claim suggests a fully digitised bank would have a maximum 10 employees.
What should you read to keep up-to-date and understand what is happening? Simple. READ EVERYTHING….
by Jack Large
AMPLYFI’s tools read all documents that have been published on the web and bring results together. Understand what is really happening
Customers willing to drop brands on perceived environmental impact
by Ben Poole
ING studies find consumer adoption of circular practices relies on convenience, availability and understanding of sustainable options.
Yes corporate treasury departments DO have a purpose, but …
by Jack Large
Bruce Lynn, Financial Executives Consulting Group, “Not sure Treasury prepared to answer this question without some context…”
Banking sector ‘active mindset’ key to accelerating response to climate crisis
by Ben Poole
BEI report outlines path to a greener future for banks.
US cash accumulation spiked in Q4 2019
by Ben Poole
An AFP survey finds financial professionals showing a willingness to deploy cash in Q1 2020.
Digital currencies: the ultimate hard power tool
by Ben Poole
Part III of DB's Future of Payments report examines the impact digital currencies could have on corporates and countries.
Brexit: What steps should corporates be considering?
by Jack Large
Tim Maloney, partner at law firm Dorsey & Whitney, gives succinct advice
Nordic outlook: Short-term relief but long-term risks
by Ben Poole
A report from SEB notes cautious regional growth set against a backdrop of political uncertainty and supply-side constraints.
Completing the last leg of the payments journey
by Ben Poole
A report from SWIFT and Aite Group explores the benefits of mandatory confirmation of payment receipt.
Extinction of plastic cards on the horizon
by Ben Poole
Part II of a Deutsche Bank Future of Payments report says that plastic cards have the most to lose from a growth in digital payments.
“Greta Thunberg is saving the planet AND reshaping the global investment industry”
by Jack Large
Says major investor and adds that investors need to focus on the priorities of the millenials and GenZ
Finance function revising project analysis, but cost of capital practices lag
by Ben Poole
AFP survey shows finance shortening the timeframe and decision criteria of analysis, but calculating the hurdle rate is unchanged.
Top 10 investment themes for 2020
by Ben Poole
BNP Paribas' key investment themes for the year cover alternatives for low risk profile investors, global trends, and more.
Short-term outlook good for the cash ‘dinosaur’
by Ben Poole
The prognosis in a new Deutsche Bank report is less positive for plastic bank cards or the primacy of the US dollar.
Rising global tax scrutiny highlights the case for change
by Ben Poole
GRI’s Tax Standard seeks to address the impact of corporate tax avoidance.
Davos 2020: Deutsche Bank report highlights sustainable growth
by Ben Poole
The bank asks if humans will sacrifice economic growth to halt environmental damage.