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%.
Investing Short-Medium Term Surpluses
Background
The main types of cash surplus are: Short Term Cash - 1-30 day surpluses (including daily and overnight), Medium Term Cash - 1-9 month surpluses, and Long Term Cash - 9+ months to many year…
Read more
Investor risk appetite wanes as macro and political tensions rise
by Ben Poole
Investor confidence slipped sharply in August over concerns about valuations, tariffs and the broader economic outlook.
BoE cuts rates to 4% as growth falters and inflation picture shifts
by Ben Poole
In a closely split decision, the BoE made its third rate cut in the past 12 months.
How tokenisation is rewriting the fund model
by Ben Poole
New research shows how tokenisation cuts fund costs, reduces errors, and accelerates launches by overhauling back-office infrastructure.
61% of corporates prioritise safety as liquidity strategies evolve
by Ben Poole
This conservative positioning offers a degree of protection in a landscape still vulnerable to rate shocks, political risk and funding strain.
European treasurers demonstrate clear focus amid shifting risks
by Ben Poole
Cash flow forecasting and long-term funding remain top priorities for European treasurers.
Calmer markets tempt UK investors back to funds
by Ben Poole
UK investors look to equity and bond funds for the first time in months, Calastone finds.
Treasury leveraging data to optimise investment portfolios and improve in-house banking and netting
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The value of data is becoming more apparent for treasurers, and they are harnessing it to manage the core treasury functions better.
Bank deposits, short-term investments – Industry roundup: 15 June
by Kylene Casanova
A typical organization currently keeps 55% of its short-term investments in bank deposits, the highest figure since 2016.
Interest rate guidance to combat inflation – Industry roundup: 11 May
by Kylene Casanova
Visa Ready platform, EMTECH and HaitiPay, Chile's digital peso, omnichannel global digital banking app, Canadian inflation.
Digital crypto bank in Brazil – Industry roundup: 6 May
by Kylene Casanova
According to reports, ICICB is implementing a robust Anti Money Laundering compliance framework to ensure a high of regulatory compliance.
Goldman Sachs bitcoin-backed loan - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #30
by Kylene Casanova
Pushpendra Mehta meets with Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, to review nine of the latest treasury news stories.
Stablecoins in treasury? WonderFi takes the plunge
by Ben Poole
The company's announcement comes as stablecoins are garnering headlines for increasingly catching the eye of regulators.
Industry Roundup
by Jack Large
BofA’s new Virtual Account Management Solution; Managing human diversity in ESG investing; Green banking
Industry roundup: 30 August
by Jack Large
Your daily news briefing, featuring all types of partnership that are bringing new and innovative services, blending leading edge technologies and ser
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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin in your bank account?
by Ben Poole
FIS solution for banks will enable corporate clients to buy, sell and hold bitcoin.
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.
Inside Tesla treasury’s Bitcoin moves
by Ben Poole
The company's CFO spoke this week about the firm's approach to the cryptocurrency, as it was revealed a sale of Bitcoin had netted a US$101m profit.
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