MUFG executes first transaction on KomGo’s blockchain-based trade finance platform
by Ben Poole
The aim of the komgo platform is to digitise the commodity trade finance sector for commodity traders and other corporates.
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DBS debuts B2B payments and collections solution
by Ben Poole
Singaporean food and beverage firms will pilot the programme.
Mastercard and partners launch Priceless Planet Coalition
by Ben Poole
The coalition plans to plant 100 million trees in five years.
Global treasury software market to top US$1.452bn by 2027
by Ben Poole
A report from Facts & Factors suggests the sector will enjoy a compound annual growth rate of 6.1% from 2019-2027.
J.P. Morgan 2020 Business Leaders Outlook shows some optimism
by Ben Poole
Executives still see a bright future for business, but global complexity casts a shadow of uncertainty.
Chinese corporates going live on Kyriba
by Ben Poole
Demand for financial risk management in the Asian country is driving new growth for the company.
Top 3 external forces driving corporate banking change
by Ben Poole
Celent's Corporate Banking 2020 Research Outlook explores the impact of new technologies on the sector.
Rabobank adopts low-code platform for online banking
by Ben Poole
The platform from Mendix is designed to bring speed and flexibility to the bank's online portal.
US$200m climate debt fund launched by responsAbility
by Ben Poole
The fund is targeting the lack of access to clean power, particularly in areas of Africa and Asia.
ICICI Bank reveals India’s largest API banking portal
by Ben Poole
Featuring nearly 250 APIs, the portal is designed to allow partner companies to co-create solutions across a range of banking areas.
HSBC Treasury APIs target seamless corporate fund transfers
by Ben Poole
The bank has launched the APIs in 27 markets.
CashFlows, Manigo and Mastercard to offer business banking and payment solution
by Ben Poole
Companies can issue Mastercard contactless cards and current accounts under the programme.
LiquidX global supply chain finance solution launched
by Ben Poole
The initial programme included a high yield US corporate with suppliers across the US, Mexico and Canada.
E-trading growth in Europe benefitting dealers
by Ben Poole
US banks show strongly in Greenwich Associates Share and Quality Leaders in European Fixed Income report.
US outlook: A less than roaring start to the ‘20s
by Ben Poole
Deutsche Bank research suggests the US economy will grow by around 2% this year.
Citi retains top spot in global digital banking benchmarking study
by Ben Poole
CitiDirect BE is #1 in Greenwich Associates study for the fourteenth consecutive year.
Intesa Sanpaolo in circular economy financing for Schwarz Group subsidiary
by Ben Poole
The transaction draws on the bank’s dedicated €5bn financing facility.
Starling supercharges its small business offering
by Ben Poole
The digital bank will offer £250,000 loans, £150,000 overdrafts and a 'business toolkit'.
EU R&D project targets international cybersecurity certification standard
by Ben Poole
With €3m funding, CaixaBank is heading up the finance side of the project.
HSBC retains Euromoney trade finance survey crown
by Ben Poole
Credit Agricole, Santander and Societe Generale are new entries in the top 10.
Lloyds to provide £18bn lending pot for UK businesses
by Ben Poole
The total matches the business lending commitment from the bank in 2019.
FCA becomes AML and CTF supervisor of UK cryptoasset activities
by Ben Poole
Any businesses undertaking cryptoasset activities is now required to register with the regulator.
Standard Chartered makes first supply chain platform investment in China
by Ben Poole
The investment in Linklogis is designed to enhance the bank's supply chain ecosystem.
ESMA report seeks fee improvements from ratings agencies and trade repositories
by Ben Poole
While the report praises good practices, there are ongoing supervisory concerns.