COVID-19 impacts on European banks
by Ben Poole
A report from Scope Ratings says that pre-existing financial health matters as European banks await the economic impact from the virus.
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Lloyds Banking Group announces collaboration with Google Cloud
by Ben Poole
The partnership is part of the bank's digital transformation programme.
Sumitomo Electric Industries to access CLSSettlement as a third-party participant
by Ben Poole
It becomes the first Japanese manufacturing company to settle currency trades via CLSSettlement as a third-party.
KBC and iController tackle credit management
by Ben Poole
The bank will offer the software company's system to its corporate clients as part of its working capital tools.
Infosys and IBM collaborate on business digital transformation
by Ben Poole
Infosys becomes first global systems integrator to join IBM’s public cloud ecosystem.
LiquidX partners with Emirates NBD to expand trade finance presence
by Ben Poole
The partnership will focus on driving innovation in transaction banking.
Deutsche Bank invests to support Vietnam cross-border trade
by Ben Poole
The bank is responding to higher demand for Vietnam dong on FX platforms.
COVID-19 to have significant economic impact on developing Asia
by Ben Poole
The Asian Development Bank has outlined how the virus will impact the region's economy.
ING invests in blockchain-based securities lending platform
by Ben Poole
HQLAx was developed by the bank's blockchain team.
SIX selects KYC platform to assess supplier risk
by Ben Poole
The Swiss stock exchange operator hopes to strengthen its procurement process.
Oil price war and coronavirus: global recession is almost inevitable
by Jack Large
Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group ponders global future
ICC launches Digital Trade Standards Initiative
by Ben Poole
The initiative aims to facilitate interoperability among the variety of new blockchain-based networks and trade platforms.
Kabbage launches automated cash flow tool
by Ben Poole
Kabbage Insights is designed to give US small businesses on demand analysis of upcoming cash positions.
Corporate MMF assets grew 38% in 2019 on ICD’s portal
by Ben Poole
The investment portal also recorded its strongest ever revenue quarter, with 24% year on year growth in Q4 2019.
SWIFT gpi traffic up to US$77 trillion in 2019
by Ben Poole
Nearly two-thirds of all payments traffic on SWIFT is now sent via gpi.
DIFC and Mashreq Bank launch instant bank account opening
by Ben Poole
The service is enabled by the region’s first KYC blockchain platform.
Trade finance partnerships increase options for corporates
by Ben Poole
ITFA and TFD Initiative target secondary trade finance market, while Contour and TradeCloud expand digital LC offering.
Comprehensive ESG backed by world’s largest sovereign wealth fund
by Ben Poole
Norges Bank calls for companies to improve and increase ESG disclosures.
GFI identifies US$8.8 trillion gap in global reported trade
by Ben Poole
A report from the firm finds trade misinvoicing is a significant obstacle to sustainable development.
Greenwich leaders in both European and Asian large corporate banking and cash management announced
by Ben Poole
Challenges for European companies creates opportunities for corporate banks, while commoditisation shifts the Asian landscape.
Coronavirus – 10 tips for managing legal risk from global supply chain disruption
by Ben Poole
Sidley Austin has issued tips for dealing with supply chain disruption and making companies virus-fit for the future.
Corporate bond debt continues to pile up
by Ben Poole
An OECD report finds today's outstanding corporate bonds have issues like lower overall credit quality and higher payback requirements.
Treasury research now focusing on specific segments
by Jack Large
StrategicTreasurer Higher Education/University Treasury Survey with Kyriba
OCBC Bank scores initial use of Singapore Customs’ electronic banker’s guarantee programme
by Ben Poole
The electronic banker's guarantee was issued by OCBC Bank on behalf of vCargo Cloud.