Crowdz pilots blockchain-based invoice financing marketplace
by Ben Poole
InvoiceXchange lets businesses auction off unpaid invoices in return for financing.
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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.
Euler Hermes launches application to identify export risks and opportunities
by Ben Poole
Trade Match analyses data to let users view the most dynamic and least risky destinations for exports.
Coronavirus fears weigh on equities
by Ben Poole
Danske Bank Insight considers the impact of the virus on financial markets.
UK SMEs optimistic about 2020 growth following a strong performance last quarter
by Ben Poole
Barclaycard’s inaugural SME Barometer shows SMEs predicting an annual revenue to rise of 6.3% on average this year.
BNP Paribas plans corporate pilot of virtual account management platform
by Ben Poole
The platform goes beyond the bank's previous efforts in the virtual account space.
New Zealand’s central bank and SIA launch new market infrastructures
by Ben Poole
RBNZ has gone live with SIA's Real-Time Gross Settlement and Central Securities Depository applications.
Vroozi and Stratas to automate purchasing and accounts payable in the UK and Ireland
by Ben Poole
The strategic partnership aims to equip mid-market organisations to grow profitably through automation.
TripActions launches corporate travel management and payments solution
by Ben Poole
‘TripActions Liquid’ is backed by Silicon Valley Bank, Goldman Sachs and Comerica Bank.
MUFG partners with Sydney Airport to deliver first ESG-linked US private placement
by Ben Poole
Coupon payments on the financing can vary two-ways according to the performance of the borrowers' sustainability and ESG metrics.
Santander Group agrees to acquire merchant services company Elavon México
by Ben Poole
The group will provide acquiring and payment services to merchants, enabled by its global merchant platform.
The Coca-Cola Company records 58th consecutive annual dividend increase
by Ben Poole
The company's board has also elected Kathy Loveless as vice president and controller.
Dynamic cash management discourse hits London
by Ben Poole
The ACT Cash Management Conference in London tomorrow will cover a range of critical treasury issues.
Paxos begins settling US securities trades for Credit Suisse and Instinet
by Ben Poole
It is the first time that blockchain-enabled settlement has been used in a live environment for US listed securities.
ACA makes payment and fraud risk assessment service available
by Ben Poole
The service's consultants includes specialists in payment fraud, cybersecurity, and technology risk.
Cashfac cash flow forecasting app adds open banking functionality, rebrands
by Ben Poole
Under the SlideBy name, the app now connects to four UK banks
Sweden’s Riksbank to test technical solution for the e-krona
by Ben Poole
The pilot project is the next step in its assessment of central bank-issued digital currency.
BofA turns attention to employees of corporate clients
by Ben Poole
Financial Life Benefits, a suite of workplace benefits and solutions, will be available to staff of the bank's US corporate clients.
Deutsche Bank research notes increasing relevance of green bonds in the corporate bond market
by Ben Poole
In 2018 and 2019, around half of green bond issuance came from either corporates or financials.
SWIFT to host open API hackathon in Africa
by Ben Poole
The hackathon is open to developers working in the financial sector across Africa to identify new solutions for cross-border payments.
EBA shows banks’ progress in planning for failure, but issues remain
by Ben Poole
Report says banks should take advantage of positive market conditions to close €178bn shortfall.
Kyriba launches payments network for global CFOs
by Ben Poole
The network is designed to combat payments fraud, centralise payments, and unlock organisational efficiency.