Silicon Valley Bank brings virtual cards to the UK
by Ben Poole
The bank's partnership with Mastercard is designed to provide a flexible working capital solution to UK corporates.
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DBS achieves fully digital trade financing settlement on Singapore’s networked trade platform
by Ben Poole
The first transaction of its kind on the platform involved Audi Singapore and Premium Automobiles.
Compliance spending approaches its peak
by Ben Poole
Data from Greenwich Associates suggests financial service firms are looking to control costs though outsourcing.
Metro Bank to enable SME direct debits as Bacs member
by Ben Poole
The bank's business customers will be able to create, collect and manage payments via Direct Debit.
Cyber risk tops concerns for US financial professionals
by Ben Poole
The 2020 AFP Risk Survey also found that organisations are better prepared to assess risk.
EBA consults on revised guidelines on money laundering and terrorist financing risk factors
by Ben Poole
The updated guidelines take into account changes to the EU AML and CTF legal framework.
Airwallex and Visa debut ‘borderless’ business card
by Ben Poole
#BusinessCard #B2BPayments #VirtualCards @airwallex @VisaNews
BNP Paribas and EIF launch €10m fund to co-invest in EU social impact bonds
by Ben Poole
The fund provides a tool for the EU to improve access to financing for various social organisations and companies.
Bankable in US strategic collaboration with Visa
by Ben Poole
The hookup boosts Bankable's global presence, with B2B payments top of the agenda in the US.
Does a ‘digital bank’ even exist yet?
by Ben Poole
Calls for a reevaluation of the digital bank concept, as one claim suggests a fully digitised bank would have a maximum 10 employees.
Cashless transactions exceed cash in Russia for the first time
by Ben Poole
Share of cashless turnover in 4Q19 is 50.4%, according to Sberbank analysts.
Kabbage launches custom loans for small businesses
by Ben Poole
The product is designed to improve short-term cash flow options for US companies.
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Deutsche Bank partners with the European Investment Bank on latest green bond
by Ben Poole
The two banks previously partnered on the world's first green bond in 2007.
Customers willing to drop brands on perceived environmental impact
by Ben Poole
ING studies find consumer adoption of circular practices relies on convenience, availability and understanding of sustainable options.
Infosys partners with ABN Amro on its cloud transformation journey
by Ben Poole
The renewed collaboration aims to help the bank align IT transformation with cloud strategy.
U.S. Bank Q&A reveals a ‘glass half full’ investment outlook
by Ben Poole
Despite a variety of disruptive global economic issues in 2020, investors may have reason to accentuate the positives.
Wells Fargo expands financing for diverse small businesses
by Ben Poole
Wells Fargo Foundation’s Diverse Community Capital Program invests US$17.4m to help entrepreneurs grow 50,000 jobs.
SMBC selects Kx for e-FX infrastructure
by Ben Poole
The multi-year agreement will provide the bank with a variety of capabilities, including algo trading and risk management tools.
Global trade finance associations join forces
by Ben Poole
The merger with ATFA boosts ITFA's presence in the Americas.
Payment Update: new KPIs and technologies for improved business model
by Jack Large
First measure payment performance and then use the new technologies for new ways of doing business
What’s holding back circular economy growth?
by Ben Poole
Two new reports from ING explore the progress of this economic model.
Green bonds set to gain strength in 2020 following record year
by Ben Poole
China, USA, France and Germany dominated the green bonds market in 2019, accounting for over 40% of all proceeds globally.
ICC joins Singapore Government to launch TradeTrust
by Ben Poole
The project is designed to accelerate the digitalisation of global trade and commerce.