BIS cautions on higher interest rate fallout – Industry roundup: 28 June
by Graham Buck
KPMG launches metaverse platform for staff, Liquidity boost for Saudi banks, Forex hedging costs hit Korea insurers, Suncorp mulls sale of banking arm
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Limits seen to RMB internationalisation – Industry roundup: 2 June
by Graham Buck
Russia central bank rumblings; Deutsche Bank's DWS in greenwash probe; QT era underway in the US; India set for 7.5% GDP growth
Central banks lower curtain on era of minimal interest rates
by Graham Buck
‘’Financial markets have become hooked on the drug of cheap money and policymakers are clearly keen not to induce a shock for the economy"
Kangaroo bonds bounce back – Industry roundup: 5 May
by Graham Buck
Philippines plans CBDC pilot; Argentina banks offer crypto trade; B2B global payment trends revealed; Digitally enhanced trade finance
Withdrawing From Russia – Industry roundup: 25 April
by CTMfile
UK creditors interest rates, Citi and EBANX alliance, weak fraud prevention measures, Binance cuts Russian service, UnionPay withdraws from Russia.
Doubling Interest Rates & Payment Rings - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #27
by CTMfile
Bank of Canada’s interest rate hike, Brazil and Iran gearing up for CBDC pilots, Quontic Bank wearable payment device, Embedded finance to SMEs
Industry roundup: 14 April
by Graham Buck
UK may extend SME recovery loans; Japan offers detail on digital yen; US money market funds reform; Canada accelerates rate hikes
Industry roundup: 22 March
by Graham Buck
Transition from Libor progressing; Bank majors form syndicated loan platform; ClearBank raises £175m for expansion; Euroclear takes stake in Fnality
Industry roundup: 9 February
by CTMfile
Veriton AI partnership, Cybersecurity combats risk, Finxact acquired, Paylt partners with Toronto, Ascenda and Visa partner, transitioning from LIBOR
Industry roundup 25 January
by Graham Buck
Russia renews crypto crackdown; Software supply chain attacks rise; BNP Paribas and Apollo form supply chain unit; Moss to use funding for expansion
Industry roundup: 20 January
by Graham Buck
US$700m green bond funds Abi Dhabi solar; UK hosts Africa Investment Conference; BoA pontificates on “Britcoin”; Deutsche Bank warns on tech stocks
Curtain falls on the LIBOR era
by Graham Buck
After 35 years, the London Interbank Offered Rate is disappearing for new derivatives and loans
Data silos, scalable reporting and increased complexity lead regulatory challenges
by Ben Poole
A Clear Path survey of COOs finds regulatory reporting challenges exacerbated by COVID-19, Brexit, new ESG requirements, and increased M&A activity.
Tapering? Maybe this year, maybe not
by Ben Poole
A Moody's Analytics report looks at when the Fed might start to taper off some of its bond purchases instigated by the impact of COVID-19.
Singapore sees first USD SOFR-linked export financing transaction
by Ben Poole
DBS completed the US$25m transaction with global agri-business Bunge.
Singapore’s IBOR replacement breaks new ground
by Ben Poole
DBS and Standard Chartered have executed Singapore’s first SORA-referenced interbank option trade to help a corporate mitigate market risk.
End of LIBOR timeline clarified
by Ben Poole
The FCA has provided guidance to cessation for all currency settings, giving certainty to banks and corporates on when the reference rate will cease.
Market outlook 2021: Vaccinating against valuations
by Ben Poole
Research from Standard Chartered suggests most major equity markets should deliver strong returns in the new year.
One way to migrate from LIBOR
by Jack Large
First electronic SOFR vs Fed Funds Compression Trade executed via Bloomberg SEF
Northern Trust market forecast calls for 2.6% global growth
by Ben Poole
The firm's Capital Market Assumptions Five-Year Outlook predicts rates and inflation to remain low, stock returns in the 3.8-8.2% range.
CFOs and treasurers facing business confidence and interest rate pressures
by Ben Poole
Releases from both Deloitte and Bloomberg highlight the impact the crisis is having on corporates.
How negative rates can jeopardize your IR hedge program
by Jack Large
Hedge Trackers reveal their key derivative hedging practices to survive the negative/low rates environment
U.S. Bank Q&A reveals a ‘glass half full’ investment outlook
by Ben Poole
Despite a variety of disruptive global economic issues in 2020, investors may have reason to accentuate the positives.
LIBOR transition in 2020: Act now!
by Ben Poole
The Bank of England has joined with other regulators to issue a call to action.