Iran strikes push oil higher and raise inflation risks - Weekly roundup: 10 March
by Ben Poole
Swift rolls out framework to speed up cross-border retail payments; Nearly half of banks lagging on ISO 20022 readiness.
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88% of corporates hedge FX as volatility hits profits
by Ben Poole
Firms are adjusting hedge ratios, extending hedge tenors and investing in automation to navigate currency volatility.
Embedded ERP AI to cut financial close times 30% by 2028 - Weekly roundup: 3 March
by Ben Poole
Japanese equities jump 13.8% as election boosts sentiment; Diverging rate paths cloud global easing outlook; US business owners upbeat.
Treasury adapts as AI and tariffs reshape supply chains
by Ben Poole
Corporate supply chain strategies are being reshaped by higher funding costs, tariff uncertainty and a more fragmented geopolitical landscape.
Treasury AI ambitions stall as data gaps slow rollout - Weekly roundup: 24 February
by Ben Poole
UK businesses upbeat on home market despite rising costs; Secured finance market passes $12 trillion; Fragmented data hampers payments operations.
Corporates move to rebuild hedges after costly 2025
by Ben Poole
Treasurers are moving back toward currency protection after a year of sharp swings in major currencies and mounting losses from unhedged exposures.
CFO budgets pivot to growth and AI - Weekly roundup: 17 February
by Ben Poole
AI use near universal across FIs; Spending data reveals economic shock of cyberattacks; UK selects HSBC platform for digital gilt pilot.
Europe pushes for payment sovereignty
by Ben Poole
A new MoU plans seamless cross-border payments across Europe by 2027 by linking existing national solutions through a shared interoperability layer.
Corporates tighten capital allocation despite stronger balance sheets - Weekly roundup: 10 February
by Ben Poole
Cost control and AI top finance agendas for 2026; Fed likely to hold rates as policy outlook shifts; Inflation fears push Australia to raise rates.
Firmer output meets cautious hiring in January PMIs
by Ben Poole
Global economic activity shows a modest but broad-based improvement at the start of 2026.
Treasury complexity is quietly tying up working capital - Weekly roundup: 3 February
by Ben Poole
GTreasury’s Ripple rebrand goes live; AI and digital finance raise financial stability risks; Why 2026 could be a standout year for markets and M&A.
The four financial strategies that define ‘efficient growth’ for CFOs
by Ben Poole
Certain companies have managed to expand revenue, improve margins and allocate capital efficiently over the past decade, boosting shareholder returns.
Global business activity edges higher in January - Weekly roundup: 27 January
by Ben Poole
Trade leaders remain optimistic despite policy uncertainty; Instant payments to dominate euro transfers by 2035; AI reshapes CFO IR priorities.
Structured scenario planning separates finance leaders from the rest
by Ben Poole
Finance teams using structured scenario planning report 14% higher alignment with strategic goals.
Business leaders press ahead in 2026 despite uneven economic outlook - Weekly roundup: 20 January
by Ben Poole
Trade finance demand set to rise as supply chains realign; Swift completes tokenised bond interoperability trial with major banks.
Two thirds of CFOs expect AI to redefine the finance role in 2026
by Ben Poole
CFOs around the world are increasingly convinced that artificial intelligence will reshape their role over the coming years.
Lloyds and Archax complete public blockchain deal using tokenised deposits - Weekly roundup: 13 January
by Ben Poole
US payroll growth slows in December; Strong 2026 exports set to underpin China growth; Interoperable eBL trade goes live between Thailand and China.
UK CFOs grow more confident in AI as risk appetite steadies
by Ben Poole
UK finance leaders enter 2026 with a cautiously more optimistic outlook on technology investment, particularly around AI.
Global growth forecast for 2.8% in 2026 - Weekly roundup: 6 January
by Ben Poole
UK firms look to AI and skills to drive productivity in 2026; GTreasury acquires Solvex; Bulgaria adopts the euro.
Corporates turn to AI as tax risk enters a more volatile era
by Ben Poole
Corporates are integrating AI into the core of tax risk management as the list of potential disputes grows.
CFO priorities split between cost control and growth in 2026 - Weekly roundup: 16 December
by Ben Poole
Pound swings push UK corporates deeper into FX hedging; TIS targets post-deadline gaps as treasurers adjust to ISO 20022; Fed cuts rates by 25 bps.
Global supply chains soften further ahead of 2026
by Ben Poole
After a turbulent two years for production lines, global supply chains are entering 2026 in a noticeably quieter state.
Mastercard’s six payment trends shaping 2026 - Weekly roundup: 9 December
by Ben Poole
Volatile pound renews hedging focus for 2026; Lloyds completes first India-UK digital LC on WaveBL; Outlook for 2026 Fed cuts still uncertain.
AI in treasury moves from promise to practical progress
by Ben Poole
Treasury is now in a transition from rule-based workflows to learning systems and, eventually, autonomous agents.