Philips revitalises treasury with cross-currency netting solution in China
by Ben Poole
The company implemented a single RMB cross-currency netting structure for all intragroup cross-border transactions involving Chinese entities.
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Lack of reliable data holding FP&A back from technology success - Weekly roundup: 21 January
by Ben Poole
Investor bullishness fades as inflation caution rises; The top 5 business banking trends shaping 2025; UK headline inflation drops to 2.5%.
2025’s challenges and transformations in corporate finance
by Ben Poole
AccessPay report highlights treasury teams’ digital transformation status, ISO 20022 preparations, and approach to fraud management.
Businesses ring in the new year with renewed optimism - Weekly roundup: 14 January
by Ben Poole
US corporates rush to bond markets; Japan’s economy holds new promise for foreign investors; Equity funds’ record inflows in 2024.
Economic contrasts sharpen: US shines amid European contraction
by Ben Poole
December's PMI data paints a stark picture of divergence among major economies as the new year begins.
Digital payment momentum slows in Europe - Weekly Roundup: 7 January
by Ben Poole
Predicting the top market structure trends for 2025; Global economic growth accelerated in December; When will the German economy bounce back?
Finance leaders embracing AI-generated data for key business decisions
by Ben Poole
AI-generated data has become the single most important tool in financial leaders’ decision-making process.
North American manufacturers stockpiling to buffer against tariffs - Industry roundup: 18 December
by Ben Poole
Tietoevry Payment Hub integrates Visa B2B Connect; Northern Trust and National University of Singapore look to innovate green finance.
Manufacturing lags in December for the Eurozone, UK and US - Industry roundup: 17 December
by Ben Poole
Huge growth in highly personalised GenAI-driven fraud attacks; Bond default rates will remain low for Chinese corporate issuers.
10 payments trends for 2025 and beyond - Industry roundup: 16 December
by Ben Poole
UK regulator proposes price cap on cross-border card fees; India’s economy is likely to stand firm in an uncertain world.
Swift outlines its mission to digitise global trade - Industry roundup: 13 December
by Ben Poole
ECB cuts interest rates a further 25 basis points; German exporters tread water as Europe downturn offsets other demand growth.
6 treasury management trends for 2025 - Industry roundup: 12 December
by Ben Poole
Google Cloud and Swift pioneer AI and federated learning tech to combat fraud; Nextracker earns award for efficient treasury transformation.
Slower top line growth and talent issues head CFO worries for 2025 - Industry roundup: 11 December
by Ben Poole
US election reverberations shape StanChart’s 2025 global economic predictions; Treasury4 launches seamless connectivity for BlackRock Cachematrix.
US-China technological rivalry escalates with new export restrictions - Industry roundup: 10 December
by Ben Poole
London and the North East top UK growth rankings in November; BRAC Bank to provide cash management solutions to Seven Rings Cement.
SIFMA economist roundtable paints rosy picture for US in 2025 - Industry roundup: 9 December
by Ben Poole
Financials sectors continue to lead European growth rankings in November; Ant International joins Swift interoperability programme.
RTP network speeds ahead with $10m transaction limit upgrade - Industry roundup: 6 December
by Ben Poole
Singapore announces support for corporates transitioning away from cheques; Pemberton and Santander platform aims to boost supply chain resilience.
Unleashing treasury’s untapped potential - Industry roundup: 5 December
by Ben Poole
AI adoption across finance functions achieves standout levels of ROI; Equity funds see record inflows post-UK budget.
8 hot takes to test treasury risk policies
by Ben Poole
Online trading and investment firm Saxo has announced its annual Outrageous Predictions for the year ahead.
Global manufacturing stabilises in November - Industry roundup: 4 December
by Ben Poole
Firms turning to AI and data scientists to enhance regulatory compliance; Global securities lending revenue nearly flat in November.
AI making its impact felt on commerce - Industry roundup: 3 December
by Ben Poole
ECB publishes second progress report on the digital euro preparation phase; Digital ID verification spend to exceed $26bn globally by 2029.
Euro area annual inflation up to 2.3% - Industry roundup: 2 December
by Ben Poole
US Black Friday retail sales up 3.4% in 2024; S&P 500 forecast to return 10% in 2025; EPC publishes 2025 payment scheme rulebooks.
Hong Kong firms see new opportunities in cross-border e-commerce - Industry roundup: 29 November
by Ben Poole
Visa and LianLian Global launch card to facilitate cross-border business payments; TCB Pay corporate card programme to simplify business expenses.
Corporates change FX hedging due to US election outcome - Industry roundup: 28 November
by Ben Poole
Esker integrates AP tool with Microsoft ERPs; Mashreq and BII look to boost cross-border trade across South Asia and Africa.
Citi launches 7-day sweeps in Thailand for real-time liquidity management - Industry roundup: 27 November
by Ben Poole
HSBC introduces solution to support businesses with international growth ambitions; Services contribute to easing inflation in Singapore.