Top 11 market structure trends for 2021
by Ben Poole
Following the mayhem of 2020, a report from Greenwich Associates explores the biggest market structure changes for the year ahead.
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Industry roundup: 7 January
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including US banks being cleared to use stablecoins for payment activities, and more.
Amid economic uncertainty, businesses embrace change
by Ben Poole
A JPMorgan Chase survey shows US businesses focused on contingency planning, increased cash buffers, and digital platforms and processes.
Industry roundup: 6 January
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including new virtual card solutions for corporates in the UAE, and much more.
U.S. Bank virtual trade show looks to boost supplier diversity
by Ben Poole
The event built on a commitment by the bank to double partnerships with Black-owned suppliers by June 2021.
Industry roundup: 5 January
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including Intesa Sanpaolo digitising with Google Cloud, and more.
Over 100 new Australian fintechs emerged in 2020
by Ben Poole
KPMG data shows lending and blockchain / cryptocurrencies as specific growth areas for fintechs down under.
Industry roundup: 4 January
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including the RMB climbing the table of the most active currencies for global payments by value, and more.
Digitising Indian treasury and trade services
by Ben Poole
As a report shows the country's trade infrastructure is transforming, Icici Bank has set up a platform for foreign companies expanding to India.
Industry roundup: 23 December
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a pilot transaction in the textile industry over Contour, and much more.
Global action to reduce carbon intensity is too slow
by Ben Poole
The world needs to cut carbon intensity five times faster to hit the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target, according to PwC’s Net Zero Economy Index.
Industry roundup: 22 December
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a survey on automation in accounts payable, and more.
Market outlook 2021: Vaccinating against valuations
by Ben Poole
Research from Standard Chartered suggests most major equity markets should deliver strong returns in the new year.
Industry roundup: 21 December
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including NREP selecting Kyriba for treasury and payments management, and more.
Industry roundup: 18 December
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including the issuance of a bank guarantee on a blockchain platform, and much more.
Digitisation in focus at Sibos
by Ben Poole
A new online instalment of the financial services conference explored how automation has helped global trade survive and thrive during the pandemic.
Industry roundup: 17 December
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including AI-based AML technology deployed at Danske Bank, and more.
HSBC becomes Contour’s first production member
by Ben Poole
The digital trade finance network also recently signed a partnership with WAVE BL.
Industry roundup: 16 December
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including an invoice finance partnership between Lloyds Bank and Satago, and more.
Bank of England outlines Brexit payment risks
by Ben Poole
The BoE's Financial Stability Report for December 2020 notes the additional information required for SEPA payments between the UK and EU.
Industry roundup: 15 December
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including new FX risk management software from Hedge Trackers, and more.
EY group to support corporate digital transformations
by Ben Poole
The EY Microsoft Services Group aims to help corporates across sectors reinvent the back office with Microsoft cloud technologies and experience.
Industry roundup: 14 December
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including Ocado selecting Kyriba for TMS and payments, and much more.
Forecasting to remain critical in 2021
by Ben Poole
Limited ability to meet increased service requests threatens to hinder finance teams’ effectiveness, according to the 2020 AFP FP&A Survey.