90% of Asia-Pacific C-suites see M&A growth opportunities ahead
by Ben Poole
With Asia-Pacific M&A intentions at their highest since 2017, most C-suites think the region will enable significant growth over the next three years.
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Industry roundup: 16 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including the first bank trade financing transaction on Antchain's Trusple blockchain platform, and more.
US corporate cash adds over US$1 trillion in 2020
by Ben Poole
Analysis by The Carfang Group finds overall corporate cash hit US$3.82 trillion last year, with corporate holdings of MMFs up 64%.
Industry roundup: 15 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a country by country overview of corporate indicators in Latin America, and more.
42% of treasurers see best growth opportunities outside home market
by Ben Poole
A report from Standard Chartered looks at the international growth priorities of corporate treasurers in the US, France, Germany and the UK.
Industry roundup: 12 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including global ESG MMFs outperforming standard funds, and much more.
Regulators get to grips with ESG reporting standards
by Ben Poole
Both the IFRS and European Commission have recently issued papers addressing the scope of sustainability reporting.
Industry roundup: 11 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring the ICC's sustainable trade finance guidelines integrated into SWIFT's KYC Registry, and more.
2021 treasury cash investment trends revealed
by Ben Poole
An ICD survey shows the most popular investment instruments for treasurers in both the Americas and Europe, as well as challenges treasurers face.
Industry roundup: 10 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a new European instant payments solution from BNP Paribas, and more.
Deutsche Bank launches workflow automation tool for treasurers in APAC emerging markets
by Ben Poole
The bank's GEM Connect solution covers collections, payments, funding and FX processes.
Industry roundup: 9 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a tool from Citi to digitise cross-border payment documentation, and more.
End of LIBOR timeline clarified
by Ben Poole
The FCA has provided guidance to cessation for all currency settings, giving certainty to banks and corporates on when the reference rate will cease.
Industry roundup: 8 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a treasury and FX partnership between Goldman Sachs and Hazeltree, and much more.
Finance execs adapting controls and reporting to beat COVID challenges
by Ben Poole
A survey from KPMG has found that the pandemic has had a major impact on corporate finance reporting processes in the US.
Industry roundup: 5 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including the selection of the exchange solution provider for Canada's real-time payments system, and more.
Corporate bank priorities shaped by digitisation and fintech collaboration
by Ben Poole
Finastra research outlines the changing focus for corporate banks, away from the traditional ‘relationship builder’ approach of client management.
Industry roundup: 4 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a new virtual payment tool for corporate T&E, and much more.
Supply chain finance world rocked by Greensill woes
by Ben Poole
Credit Suisse has suspended two supply chain finance subfunds linked to the firm, while GAM Investments ends a 5-year partnership by closing a fund.
Industry roundup: 3 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring GTreasury's acquisition of intercompany netting firm Coprocess, and more.
Digital wallets eclipsed cash globally at POS for first time during COVID
by Ben Poole
An FIS study also found the global e-commerce market grew 19% to US$4.6 trillion and is expected to grow nearly 60% percent by 2024.
Industry roundup: 2 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including new FX capabilities for Chinese Canadian businesses, and much more.
5 key recommendations for the UK fintech sector
by Ben Poole
The UK's Kalifa Review evaluates the challenges and opportunities faced by the country's fintech sector in light of COVID-19 and Brexit.
Industry roundup: 1 March
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including Swedbank's green bond report for 2020, and more.