ECB raises rates as energy shock fuels inflation - Weekly roundup: 15 September
by Ben Poole
AFP finalists put AI to work across treasury; Energy risks cloud rate paths across major markets; Ripple expands treasury AI capabilities.
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Trade uncertainty pulls treasury deeper into supply chain decisions
by Ben Poole
Competitive advantage for corporates is becoming led by capability rather than location.
Fragmented data threatens treasury’s agentic AI ambitions - Weekly roundup: 8 September
by Ben Poole
Overseas payments from US midsize firms withstand tariffs; Canadian exporters diversify; Siemens tests Swift ledger for cross-bank treasury payment.
Cash management becomes the test of finance transformation
by Ben Poole
Finance leaders are being asked to modernise at speed while tightening their grip on cash.
Swift delays ISO 20022 structured address deadline - Weekly roundup: 1 September
by Ben Poole
Embedded FX set to double despite automation barriers; Australian firms accelerate real-time payments planning.
Global growth proves resilient as inflation signals diverge
by Ben Poole
New economic data shows a more resilient picture of global growth than the geopolitical backdrop might suggest.
FASB proposes cash equivalent guidance for digital assets - Weekly roundup: 25 August
by Ben Poole
CFOs must put AI governance ahead of agent ROI; Fed hike risk fades as inflation cools; BOCHK and Ant International target real-time treasury services
Europe’s payment mix widens as mobile acceptance surges
by Ben Poole
Companies across the euro area are adding payment methods faster than they are removing them, leaving finance teams to manage a broader mix at POS.
Global M&A nears record as mega deals dominate - Weekly roundup: 18 August
by Ben Poole
Late payments squeeze UAE working capital; Supply chain pressures ease in July; FinCEN ends beneficial ownership reporting for US companies.
European CFOs turn defensive as uncertainty deepens
by Ben Poole
European CFO confidence has deteriorated sharply as geopolitical risk, energy costs, and margin pressures take hold.
Global growth reaches five-month high as price pressures ease - Weekly roundup: 11 August
by Ben Poole
Inflation risks return as bond markets test central banks; Japanese equities face yen risk; UK equity fund outflows surge as policy uncertainty grows.
Idle cash exposes the current limits of real-time treasury
by Ben Poole
Treasury teams want immediate liquidity availability but systems, investment structures and banking relationships can hamper this.
Treasurers weigh AI forecasting as trust concerns persist - Weekly roundup: 4 August
by Ben Poole
Fed expected to hold rates through 2026; CFO risk concern falls despite widespread financial impact; Citi links invoice processing with SCF.
July’s economic data puts forecasts back under pressure
by Ben Poole
The global economy regained some momentum at the start of the third quarter, while giving treasurers more moving parts to build into their forecasts.
Treasurers press new PM for clearer UK business strategy - Weekly roundup: 28 July
by Ben Poole
Dutch banks set timetable for Wero migration; Investors seek stock themes beyond AI volatility; Mastercard widens B2B virtual card controls.
Swift tackles hidden delays in cross-border payments
by Ben Poole
A new research paper has put numbers on one of the industry’s most persistent problems.
CFOs urged to rebalance AI spending towards strategic value - Weekly roundup: 21 July
by Ben Poole
ECB lines up 36 PSPs for digital euro pilot; UKEF targets SME export finance; Gibraltar border deal eases post-Brexit business friction.
Policy uncertainty pushes FX into North American boardrooms
by Ben Poole
Policy uncertainty, dollar volatility and shifting rate expectations are delaying projects, reshaping supply chains and changing where firms operate.
17 banks line up for Swift tokenised payments pilot - Weekly roundup: 14 July
by Ben Poole
Mega-deal slowdown tests global M&A resilience; Finance leaders reject opaque AI despite high accuracy; Risk aversion slows US growth despite AI push.
Landmark FCA review charts rise of agentic finance
by Ben Poole
A UK report highlights how continuous financial management enabled by AI agents will hit retail finance by 2030.
CFOs to narrow talent investment as AI reshapes finance - Weekly roundup: 7 July
by Ben Poole
AI capex steadies outlook amid oil volatility; Banks struggle with reconciliation as automation gaps persist; Procurement cost pressures intensify.
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.
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.