Digitising Islamic trade finance
by Ben Poole
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation recently conducted its first transaction with partners on Bolero’s trade finance platform.
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Industry roundup: 1 April
by Ben Poole
News in brief, looking at the end of sterling LIBOR on new lending and cash products, and more.
Deutsche Bank launches green deposits for corporates
by Ben Poole
Deposited funds contrast with an equivalent amount of the bank’s green asset pool, enabling clients to support transition to a sustainable economy.
Industry roundup: 31 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a report on the cyber threat facing financial services, and more.
Business confidence surges to one-year high
by Ben Poole
UK firms are feeling more positive as vaccine rollout and easing of lockdown restrictions start to impact the real economy.
Industry roundup: 30 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a decision on the format of this year's Sibos, and more.
NatWest and Microsoft offer UK businesses carbon neutral support
by Ben Poole
The bank and the tech firm aim to use digital technology to help UK corporates understand and manage their carbon footprint.
Industry roundup: 29 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including the launch of a supply chain basket bond in Italy, and more.
55% of firms missing 2050 net-zero emissions goal
by Ben Poole
Research from Standard Chartered suggests a lack of finance is hampering corporate efforts to go carbon neutral.
Industry roundup: 26 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including plans for a digital asset-based cross-border payments solution for treasurers, and much more.
Tata Consumer Products digitally transforms supply chain
by Ben Poole
The company aims to improve planning capabilities with Blue Yonder utilising Microsoft Azure and teaming with Accenture on implementation.
Industry roundup: 25 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including an update on SOFR and the transition from LIBOR, and more.
80% of CFOs want improved capital allocation processes
by Ben Poole
An EY study has found more than half (56%) of finance execs say their capital allocation strategy needs to be completely rethought.
Industry roundup: 24 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including an upgrade to a digital FX trading assistant, and much more.
ICFR driving financial reporting efficiencies
by Ben Poole
Beyond regulatory compliance, a KPMG report finds corporates in Abu Dhabi are benefitting from standardised processes and new business models.
Industry roundup: 23 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a progress report on the transition from USD LIBOR, and more.
91% of UK CEOs concerned about cyber threats
by Ben Poole
PwC research also found 67% of UK CEOs plan to increase long-term investment in cybersecurity and data privacy as a result of COVID.
Industry roundup: 22 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a partnership between Deutsche Bank and TIS on multi-bank treasury solutions, and much more.
65% of SMBs face lending APR of over 8%
by Ben Poole
C2FO's 2021 Working Capital Survey highlights the challenges that smaller organisations are facing, post-pandemic.
Industry roundup: 19 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a survey showing how manual processes are hampering lease accounting for corporates, and more.
Bank boardrooms continue to lack technology experience
by Ben Poole
Accenture reveals only 10% of directors at leading banks have professional technology experience, and 1/3 have no board members with tech experience.
Industry roundup: 18 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a new capital raise for a digital trade finance fintech, and more.
Deutsche Bank executes world’s first green hedge with Continuum
by Ben Poole
The transaction used a specifically designed green hedge framework, with second party opinion issued by Cicero Green.
Industry roundup: 17 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a German-headquartered corporate selecting TIS' cloud-based payments platform, and more.