ECB advances digital euro with potential issuance in 2029 - Weekly roundup: 4 November
by Ben Poole
Fed delivers another rate cut as growth moderates and risks tilt toward jobs; Swift promotes AI tool to support ISO 20022 postal data compliance.
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IPO momentum returns as global markets regain confidence
by Ben Poole
Global IPO markets staged a sharp recovery in Q3, signalling renewed investor confidence after nearly two years of subdued activity.
Markets show early bubble traits but fundamentals remain solid - Weekly roundup: 28 October
by Ben Poole
Growth gap widens in October as Eurozone and US accelerate, UK lags behind; Boost gears up for Visa’s enhanced data era.
Cost pressures mount as UK CFOs retreat from investment
by Ben Poole
UK finance leaders are entering Q4 in a cautious mood, with cost expectations rising sharply and profit forecasts falling to multi-year lows.
CFOs tighten overhead while keeping growth targets in sight - Weekly roundup: 21 October
by Ben Poole
Asia corporates brace for tariff turbulence; Ripple enters corporate treasury arena with US$1bn GTreasury deal.
China powers manufacturing rebound while the West cools
by Ben Poole
China’s factory resurgence drives Asia’s busiest production stretch since mid-2022 while North American and European manufacturers continue to slow.
Markets brace for data blackout as US government shutdown drags on - Weekly roundup: 14 October
by Ben Poole
G20 set to fall short of 2027 cross-border payments reform goals; Banks lag in monetising real-time payments revolution.
US CEOs bet on AI as supply chain costs and workforce pressures mount
by Ben Poole
US chief execs are accelerating their investment in AI while rethinking supply chain strategies and workforce models to sustain growth.
Treasurers sharpen focus on efficiency and digital transformation - Weekly roundup: 7 October
by Ben Poole
SNB and ECB to test cross-border instant payments link; Merck partners with Broadridge for real-time treasury visibility.
How treasurers can transform to create value in uncertain times
by Ben Poole
New EY research highlights that treasurers are now expected to provide insights that shape organisational growth.
European banks unite to counter US stablecoin lead - Weekly roundup: 30 September
by Ben Poole
Swift unveils blockchain ledger to support global cross-border payments; AI spending boosts US economy but official data undercounts impact.
Growth holds but confidence slips in September’s flash PMI data
by Ben Poole
Across the Eurozone, UK, and US, services have largely propped up activity, while manufacturing shows renewed fragility.
Indian treasurers turn to AI as automation tops investment agenda - Weekly roundup: 23 September
by Ben Poole
AI could lift global trade nearly 40% by 2040; UK leads European fintech revival; EBA outlines roadmap for OCT Inst adoption.
Trump in UK as Fed trims rates and BoE stays put
by Ben Poole
The Fed delivered its first interest rate cut of 2025, while the BoE opted to hold rates steady at 4%.
Swift tests AI blueprint for cross-border fraud prevention - Weekly roundup: 16 September
by Ben Poole
Dollar turbulence drives fund manager FX hedging boom; China to accelerate semiconductor investment; Four-step approach for CFOs managing layoffs.
Three near-term AI priorities for CFOs
by Ben Poole
Gartner’s latest research suggests finance leaders should concentrate on three areas that will have the most immediate and transformational impact.
Soft US jobs data sharpen debate over Fed’s next move - Weekly roundup: 9 September
by Ben Poole
AFP Pinnacle Awards nominees revealed; Banks boost tech spend as competition heats up; Investors retreat from equities as MMFs surge.
Global economic growth at 14-month high in August
by Ben Poole
The rate of global economic expansion accelerated for the fourth month in a row in August, with output rising at the quickest pace since June 2024.
Corporate hedge ratios surge as firms grapple with FX volatility - Weekly roundup: 2 September
by Ben Poole
Eight forces to reshape corporate finance by 2030; Ant, StanChart and Swift trial ISO 20022-backed bank-to-wallet payments.
US growth heats up while Europe and UK tread carefully
by Ben Poole
Private sector growth in August 2025 picked up across major developed economies.
Standards rise but doubts linger in UK sustainability loan market - Weekly roundup: 26 August
by Ben Poole
Asda launches sustainable supply chain finance; Pakistan unveils digital payments boost; US Treasury seeks feedback on stablecoin oversight.
Mind the gap: US treasurers lose ground on cash discipline
by Ben Poole
Companies across North America are facing renewed working capital pressures, including deteriorating cash flow metrics and longer payment cycles.
On-chain Treasury repo executed with USDC collateral - Weekly roundup: 19 August
by Ben Poole
UK consumer sentiment rises after BoE rate cut; Credit markets adapt as issuance soars; Manchester United scores payments deal with Sokin.
Investor risk appetite wanes as macro and political tensions rise
by Ben Poole
Investor confidence slipped sharply in August over concerns about valuations, tariffs and the broader economic outlook.