Corporate growth exposes cracks in treasury infrastructure
by Ben Poole
As cash spreads across more entities and banks, treasury’s ability to see, forecast and control it struggles to keep pace.
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European treasurers prioritise cash flow as risks mount - Weekly roundup: 30 June
by Ben Poole
Corporates risk payment disruption as ISO 20022 deadline nears; Digital euro clears hurdle towards EU negotiations; Goldman cuts US recession risk.
Factory stockpiling masks fragile global growth in June
by Ben Poole
June's flash PMIs point to a world economy moving at sharply different speeds, with the Middle East conflict distorting both demand and costs.
Dollar gains ground as euro outlook darkens - Weekly roundup: 23 June
by Ben Poole
Business travel holds firm as costs climb; UK businesses stay confident as global risks mount; Danish payment providers move kroner clearing to STEP2.
Treasurers build cash buffers as stablecoins stall
by Ben Poole
Treasurers are keeping short-term portfolios anchored in traditional liquid assets and leaving stablecoins largely outside daily liquidity strategy.
FCA softens MMF liquidity plan - Weekly roundup: 16 June
by Ben Poole
Treasurers face wider geopolitical risk map; Goldman sees Fed cuts delayed until 2027; Nordic cross-currency payments go live.
Why CFOs should turn AI activity into measurable value
by Ben Poole
CFOs need to move beyond isolated AI pilots and build more disciplined finance road maps if they want to deliver measurable business impacts.
Treasurers push banks for practical innovation - Weekly roundup: 2 June
by Ben Poole
CFOs urged to move AI beyond pilots; Corporates lift FX hedging as volatility bites; Project Agorá moves towards live testing.
Treasurers turn defensive as volatility becomes business as usual
by Ben Poole
New research shows the treasury community has become more accustomed to macro shocks, but is not complacent about them.
Global growth slows as shocks spread - Weekly roundup: 26 May
by Ben Poole
Australian shares rise on US-Iran deal hopes; Flash PMIs show growth cooling as prices rise; Long bond yields climb as US rate cut bets fade.
Why treasury matters in M&A
by Ben Poole
Cash visibility, trapped liquidity, FX risk, funding plans and banking structures are a few of the areas where treasury is essential.
Finance pay rises slow as resource pressure builds - Weekly roundup: 19 May
by Ben Poole
US recession risk eases despite oil shock; Global factoring turnover tops €4 trillion; Glencore taps FIS for US$2.55bn receivables securitisation.
Supply chain stress reaches 2022 crisis levels
by Ben Poole
Supply chain strain has reached its highest level since pandemic-era disruption, as the Middle East conflict stokes fresh shortage fears.
Cross-border payments face fragmentation risk - Weekly roundup: 12 May
by Ben Poole
Canada offers US$1bn loans to tariff-hit metal producers; UK business confidence falls but resilience holds; US funds lead equity comeback.
War tests Sweden’s economic resilience
by Ben Poole
Sweden’s economy is set for a temporary slowdown, but low inflation, rising household incomes, public investment and a cautious Riksbank offer hope.
KYC delays push corporates to breaking point - Weekly roundup: 5 May
by Ben Poole
CFOs chase AI margin gains; African supply chains get US$300m finance facility; Kyriba brings stablecoins into treasury workflows.
Flash data shows war’s growing economic toll - Weekly roundup: 28 April
by Ben Poole
UK backs fintech payments overhaul; Nordic firms scale AI but value still lags; Goldman Sachs sees scope for higher equity volatility.
Payment delays and geopolitics test exporters
by Ben Poole
While war in the Middle East added another shock to the global economy, 75% of firms still expect positive export growth this year.
Geopolitics and FX cloud treasury outlook - Weekly roundup: 21 April
by Ben Poole
European banks weigh crypto threat to payment revenues; AI and volatility redraw CFO remit; UK rebound faces energy price drag.
Payments fraud tightens its grip as AI adoption stalls
by Ben Poole
Fraud attempts or attacks hit more than three-quarters (76%) of US organisations in 2025.
Asia gains ground in global capital shift - Weekly roundup: 14 April
by Ben Poole
Middle East conflict drives sharp March fund outflows; B2B stablecoin use climbs as corporate payments broaden; AI’s move into commerce emerges.
Middle East shock hits global growth and prices
by Ben Poole
Global business activity lost momentum sharply in March as the war in the Middle East rattled demand, confidence, supply chains and pricing.
CFOs dig in as geopolitical strains drag on - Weekly roundup: 7 April
by Ben Poole
Ripple adds single view of cash and digital assets; Eurosystem maps out digital payments strategy; Oil shock muddies rate outlook for treasurers.
Australia slowdown signals tougher operating environment for corporates
by Ben Poole
Australia’s economy is set to slow sharply over the next year as inflation climbs again, unemployment rises and interest rates stay higher for longer.