The challenge of cash visibility and banking complexity laid bare
by Ben Poole
Corporate treasury teams in 2024 found greater stability in their banking relationships, yet diversification remains a priority for many.
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76% of corporates experience losses from unhedged FX risk - Weekly roundup: 25 February
by Ben Poole
Investor loyalty wanes as churn rates surge across investment funds; Eurosystem expands initiative to settle DLT transactions in central bank money.
Mastercard targets operations, security and cash flow needs of the middle market
by Ben Poole
The payments firm has announced a suite of solutions for banks to offer their mid-market customers.
Stronger US inflation data reduces chance of imminent Fed cuts - Weekly roundup: 18 February
by Ben Poole
Majority of CFOs plan to boost technology budgets in 2025; The Arnott’s Group awarded for cash forecasting success.
Risk appetite slumps in February as investors reassess policy impact
by Ben Poole
Risk appetite among US equity investors has slumped in February amid a re-evaluation of policy impact.
CFOs are taking on a broader role beyond traditional finance - Weekly roundup: 11 February
by Ben Poole
BoE cuts rates again; ION releases latest version of trading and risk management platform; UK equity outflows persist as US funds stay in favour.
ESG challenges in finance laid bare
by Ben Poole
Two recent reports underline some of the challenges currently buffeting the financial aspects of ESG.
Cyber attacks lead business concerns for 2025 - Weekly roundup: 4 February
by Ben Poole
Investors embrace an energised crypto sector; China's AI development could speed up adoption; Economic optimism finally dawns in Sweden.
One in five UK-listed companies issued a profit warning in 2024
by Ben Poole
This represents the third highest annual proportion of profit warnings in 25 years.
CFOs planning to slow pay increases again in 2025 - Weekly roundup: 28 January
by Ben Poole
UK business activity growth edges up in January; Deutsche Bank and Yonyou to support Chinese enterprises going global.
Philips revitalises treasury with cross-currency netting solution in China
by Ben Poole
The company implemented a single RMB cross-currency netting structure for all intragroup cross-border transactions involving Chinese entities.
Lack of reliable data holding FP&A back from technology success - Weekly roundup: 21 January
by Ben Poole
Investor bullishness fades as inflation caution rises; The top 5 business banking trends shaping 2025; UK headline inflation drops to 2.5%.
2025’s challenges and transformations in corporate finance
by Ben Poole
AccessPay report highlights treasury teams’ digital transformation status, ISO 20022 preparations, and approach to fraud management.
Businesses ring in the new year with renewed optimism - Weekly roundup: 14 January
by Ben Poole
US corporates rush to bond markets; Japan’s economy holds new promise for foreign investors; Equity funds’ record inflows in 2024.
Economic contrasts sharpen: US shines amid European contraction
by Ben Poole
December's PMI data paints a stark picture of divergence among major economies as the new year begins.
Digital payment momentum slows in Europe - Weekly Roundup: 7 January
by Ben Poole
Predicting the top market structure trends for 2025; Global economic growth accelerated in December; When will the German economy bounce back?
Finance leaders embracing AI-generated data for key business decisions
by Ben Poole
AI-generated data has become the single most important tool in financial leaders’ decision-making process.
North American manufacturers stockpiling to buffer against tariffs - Industry roundup: 18 December
by Ben Poole
Tietoevry Payment Hub integrates Visa B2B Connect; Northern Trust and National University of Singapore look to innovate green finance.
Manufacturing lags in December for the Eurozone, UK and US - Industry roundup: 17 December
by Ben Poole
Huge growth in highly personalised GenAI-driven fraud attacks; Bond default rates will remain low for Chinese corporate issuers.
10 payments trends for 2025 and beyond - Industry roundup: 16 December
by Ben Poole
UK regulator proposes price cap on cross-border card fees; India’s economy is likely to stand firm in an uncertain world.
Swift outlines its mission to digitise global trade - Industry roundup: 13 December
by Ben Poole
ECB cuts interest rates a further 25 basis points; German exporters tread water as Europe downturn offsets other demand growth.
6 treasury management trends for 2025 - Industry roundup: 12 December
by Ben Poole
Google Cloud and Swift pioneer AI and federated learning tech to combat fraud; Nextracker earns award for efficient treasury transformation.
Slower top line growth and talent issues head CFO worries for 2025 - Industry roundup: 11 December
by Ben Poole
US election reverberations shape StanChart’s 2025 global economic predictions; Treasury4 launches seamless connectivity for BlackRock Cachematrix.
US-China technological rivalry escalates with new export restrictions - Industry roundup: 10 December
by Ben Poole
London and the North East top UK growth rankings in November; BRAC Bank to provide cash management solutions to Seven Rings Cement.