Industry roundup: 26 October
by Graham Buck
Citi launches on-demand sweeps in China, a digital liquidity solution for corporate clients; US junk bond market at a record
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Industry roundup: 20 October
by Jack Large
Store automation hots up; new Green Financial Centre Index; Is ‘Crypto’ a Risk?
Industry Roundup: 14 October
by Graham Buck
News in brief featuring: BNP Paribas green ETF and Citi survey sees T+0 settlements as feasible
BoA bullish on digital assets
by Graham Buck
A Bank of America report is upbeat on the future of digital assets including cryptocurrencies.
ESG’s increasing visibility in short-term investments
by Ben Poole
BNY Mellon's LiquidityDirect platform has expanded its suite of short-end investment options and added ESG analytics for clients.
ESG funds bulletproof as overall equity fund inflows drift lower
by Ben Poole
Calastone data for the UK shows ESG funds accounted for 90% of all inflows in July.
Resilient funding position for UK corporate DB pension schemes
by Ben Poole
The analysis from PwC comes despite a recent increase in market volatility.
European MMFs in increased regulatory peril
by Ben Poole
The EBA's draft regulatory technical standards classify MMFs as shadow banking entities, bringing new regulatory reporting requirements.
Uncertain future prompts US firms to build cash and short-term investments
by Ben Poole
An AFP study finds that though corporates are reporting improved business performance in Q2, they are building up cash and short-term investments.
UK business investment enters recovery with positive outlook
by Ben Poole
Business investment forecast to grow 7.1% in 2021 and 10.5% in 2022, according to the EY ITEM Club
Significant increase in US cash holdings attributed to pandemic
by Ben Poole
The 2021 AFP Liquidity Survey finds organisations continue to maintain more than 50% of their short-term investments in bank deposits.
Foreign investment into Europe set to rebound in 2021
by Ben Poole
40% of businesses plan to expand operations in Europe in 2021, compared with 27% last year.
Bank of England targets MMF resilience
by Ben Poole
The BoE governor has been speaking about how money market funds magnified some of the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asset managers’ adoption of disruptive technologies lagging
by Ben Poole
An Accenture report finds AI, cloud and technology platforms could help improve the client experience and drive more customised products and services.
US treasurers cautiously optimistic entering Q2 2021
by Ben Poole
Data from the Association for Financial Professionals shows US firms built cash in Q1 2021 at a significantly lower rate than the previous quarter.
No ‘run’ on prime MMFs when COVID-19 hit
by Ben Poole
ICD data informed the portal provider's comments to the SEC on potential money market fund reform measures.
80% of CFOs want improved capital allocation processes
by Ben Poole
An EY study has found more than half (56%) of finance execs say their capital allocation strategy needs to be completely rethought.
US corporate cash adds over US$1 trillion in 2020
by Ben Poole
Analysis by The Carfang Group finds overall corporate cash hit US$3.82 trillion last year, with corporate holdings of MMFs up 64%.
2021 treasury cash investment trends revealed
by Ben Poole
An ICD survey shows the most popular investment instruments for treasurers in both the Americas and Europe, as well as challenges treasurers face.
Integrate your Fixed-Term Fund investing and FX services/advice
by Jack Large
TreasurySpring and Global Reach Group launch innovative new Partnership
Uncovering hidden risks in pension funds
by Ben Poole
New reports find FX costs and carbon emissions associated with funds are going untracked.
Top 11 market structure trends for 2021
by Ben Poole
Following the mayhem of 2020, a report from Greenwich Associates explores the biggest market structure changes for the year ahead.
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by Jack Large
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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.