Industry focus: Global distributors investing in digital transformation
by Ben Poole
Sage research has shown the distribution sector to be resilient and innovative, with almost 80% adopting digital transformation strategies.
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Industry roundup: 26 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a payments platform for multinationals with business in Latin America, and more.
BBVA rejuvenates its global cash management offering
by Ben Poole
The bank has renewed its range of services with BBVA Pivot - an ecosystem that aims to simplify cash management for multinational companies.
Industry roundup: 25 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring tax software updates from Bloomberg, and more.
Banks in Singapore step up ESG action
by Ben Poole
A new carbon exchange marketplace offers a solution for corporates, while Deutsche Bank is establishing an ESG centre of excellence in the country.
Industry roundup: 24 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a test of blockchain to manage corporate supply chain processes, and more.
Digitisation critical to unlocking cash management efficiencies
by Ben Poole
Research commissioned by Nomentia found COVID-19 has amplified the importance of digitisation to release hidden cash.
Industry roundup: 21 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including new participants for Nacha's payment data exchange platform, and more.
Europe’s elevated financial stability risks
by Ben Poole
An ECB review has found the uneven economic impact of pandemic implies risks are concentrated in specific sectors and countries.
Industry roundup: 20 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a mining partnership for supply chain platform Contour, and much more.
HSBC multi-currency wallet aims to simplify international payments
by Ben Poole
The bank says its new solution lets businesses "pay like a local" in foreign currencies.
Industry roundup: 19 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a new payments partnership for Deutsche Bank, and more.
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.
Industry roundup: 18 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a report on the impact CBDCs may have on existing financial systems, and much more.
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.
Industry roundup: 17 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a digital currency settlement pilot in Bahrain involving J.P. Morgan, and more.
Businesses plan to boost resilience in response to pandemic
by Ben Poole
A PwC survey found 96% of respondents intend to accelerate transformation in areas identified during the pandemic, and 77% will change their strategy.
Industry roundup: 14 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including Banking Circle joining the Nordic payments initiative P27, and much more.
Treasury salaries stifled in the past year
by Ben Poole
Research from the AFP has shown the increase in the base salaries of treasurers in 2020 was lower than previous years.
Industry roundup: 13 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a new guide to published SOFR averages, and much more.
SWIFT and Accenture explore CBDC cross-border payments potential
by Ben Poole
A joint paper from the pair looks at the opportunities and challenges of central bank digital currencies for international payments.
Industry roundup: 12 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring Finnair's record-breaking bond issuance, and more.
Bitcoin in your bank account?
by Ben Poole
FIS solution for banks will enable corporate clients to buy, sell and hold bitcoin.
Industry roundup: 11 May
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring an FX hedging tool for corporates doing business with Chinese suppliers, and much more.