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.
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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.
UK investors turn away from US equities - Weekly roundup: 12 August
by Ben Poole
J.P. Morgan integrates supply chain finance with Oracle; ISO 20022 adoption advances cross-border real-time payments; Hong Kong sees digital SCF pilot
BoE cuts rates to 4% as growth falters and inflation picture shifts
by Ben Poole
In a closely split decision, the BoE made its third rate cut in the past 12 months.
Euro area borrowing costs eased in June - Weekly roundup: 5 August
by Ben Poole
UK business confidence highest in a decade; Commodity prices remain subdued; Indonesian CFOs focus on capital efficiency, AI and ESG.
Global growth divides as Eurozone steadies, UK cools and US powers ahead
by Ben Poole
The latest Flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) surveys show how trade policy shifts and cost pressures are influencing business conditions.
Automation and AI top finance leaders’ investment agenda - Weekly roundup: 29 July
by Ben Poole
Lloyds and Maersk deliver 100% accuracy with structured data trade trial; EY upgrades UK GDP forecast but warns on weak outlook.
Tariff turbulence triggers cash flow strain and supply chain risk
by Ben Poole
US businesses are facing rising costs, late supplier payments and a growing risk of fraud as they scramble to manage the fallout from trade tariffs.