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
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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.
UnionBank and Wirecard partner on digital banking for corporates in the Philippines
by Ben Poole
The two say that the collaboration will provide corporate customers with secure, reliable banking facilities.
Digital wallets to represent half of global eCommerce sales by 2023
by Ben Poole
The fifth annual Worldpay Global Payments Report suggests the global eCommerce market will increase 53% by 2023, to US$5.9 trillion.
Broadridge completes acquisition of FundsLibrary
by Ben Poole
The firm says the acquisition will help asset managers meet UK and EU regulatory requirements.
OH NO, not another Request for Proposal
by Jack Large
Treasury Delta’s platform digitises the whole corporate tender process for all your treasury and banking requirements
Yolt Technology Services boosts open banking in the Netherlands
by Ben Poole
The firm now offers API coverage to over 90% of the country.
DBS completes first trade financing transaction on CamelONE Trade Finance portal
by Ben Poole
The bank has also issued a number of relief measures to help Singaporean corporates manage the coronavirus situation.
Crowdz pilots blockchain-based invoice financing marketplace
by Ben Poole
InvoiceXchange lets businesses auction off unpaid invoices in return for financing.
Australian business activity plunges at fastest rate on record
by Ben Poole
Subdued demand, coronavirus and bushfires behind the continued reduction in activity, finds initial results of CBA’s monthly PMI data.
Major European financial infrastructures join forces against cyber threats
by Ben Poole
Active exchange of information planned between financial infrastructures, Europol and Europe's cybersecurity agency.
A.P. Moller - Maersk links US$5bn revolving credit facility to CO2 performance
by Ben Poole
The credit margin under the facility will be adjusted based on its progress in reducing CO2 emissions per cargo moved by 60% by 2030.