Standing up to the cyber criminals
by Ben Poole
A public-private partnership and the use of biometrics provide examples of cyber security in action.
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UK banks: managing through challenging times with regulatory encouragement
by Ben Poole
A report from Scope Ratings suggests that while revenues will suffer, UK banks' support of the economy will earn them regulatory support.
Industry roundup: 29 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including a new AR suite, a white label trade finance offering, and more.
ITFA’s digital trade initiative scores first success
by Ben Poole
The China Systems and Enigio integration digitises trade document flows.
Fitch makes further economic forecast cuts, but global recession bottoming out
by Ben Poole
The ratings agency believes the slump in global economic activity is close to reaching its trough.
Industry roundup: 28 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring a new cross-border payments tool, a Danish sustainability project, and much more.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management partners with Calastone on money market funds
by Ben Poole
The bank says the partnership will enable it to provide greater automation for money market clients.
COVID-19 and the impact on digital payments
by Ben Poole
Two new reports consider the effect that the pandemic is having on cash and payments behaviour.
Industry roundup: 27 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief, featuring an Nordic economic outlook, AI in FX management, and more.
Blockchain principles launched to preserve and protect user rights
by Ben Poole
The World Economic Forum has put forward 16 user rights that represent its foundational values for a decentralised future.
More traction for trade digitisation
by Ben Poole
On the vendor side, both Bolero and China Systems have highlighted the increasing digitisation that is flourishing in the trade space.
Industry roundup: 26 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief, looking at the value of capital markets, a corporate social bond issuance, and more.
Can the pandemic be a catalyst for global trade digitisation?
by Ben Poole
Temporary concessions to digital trade instruments during the pandemic offer a tantalising glimpse at what could be.
Early impact of COVID-19 on European banks revealed
by Ben Poole
Deutsche Bank research shows the European banking sector suffered mild revenue and cost losses, but loan loss provisions spiked.
Industry roundup: 22 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief from SWIFT, BBVA, Finastra, and many more.
Digital fiat currencies reality a step closer
by Ben Poole
A settlement involving SocGen and Banque de France, and a patent application from Visa, offer a glimpse of the future of money.
ECB reveals early COVID-19 impact on securities and OTC derivatives
by Ben Poole
Credit terms remained broadly unchanged for almost all counterparties but are expected to tighten significantly the next reference period.
Industry roundup: 21 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief, covering Revolut Business, FIS, GTC and more.
Green deposits gain traction
by Ben Poole
Standard Chartered's sustainable deposits hit the US$2bn mark, showing corporate commitment to green cash management.
Finding solutions to supply chain stresses
by Ben Poole
With pandemic pressure ramping up on global supply chains, large corporates and smaller suppliers are looking for answers.
Industry roundup: 20 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief, including an instant payments tool, a cash flow digitisation solution, and more.
Payments Update: Rows and new technologies drive the industry forward
by Jack Large
Payment card rows continue; new technologies and processes are used to fight COVID-19
Severe lack of due diligence on business supply chains exposed
by Ben Poole
Refinitiv research shows 43% of third-party relationships are not subject to any form of due diligence checks.
COVID-19 rapidly reshaping banking and payments behaviours
by Ben Poole
New data from FIS shows 45% of Americans have changed the way they interact with their banks since the coronavirus outbreak.