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
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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.
37% of CFOs pause capital spending as economic uncertainty bites - Weekly roundup: 22 July
by Ben Poole
Germany-China trade trial slashes document time; SS&C to acquire Calastone; EU sets AI code of practice in motion as CFOs eye future compliance.
Tariffs drive surge in FX hedging as North American firms feel the pinch
by Ben Poole
Currency volatility has hit profitability or competitiveness for nearly 70% of North American companies in global markets, according to MillTech.
Business optimism slips to 18-month low - Weekly roundup: 15 July
by Ben Poole
African platform targets US$5bn FX bottleneck; EM sustainability bonds top impact metrics; Deutsche Bank activates real-time cash reporting via Swift.
How tokenisation is rewriting the fund model
by Ben Poole
New research shows how tokenisation cuts fund costs, reduces errors, and accelerates launches by overhauling back-office infrastructure.
Trade tensions could deepen global financial vulnerabilities - Weekly roundup: 8 July
by Ben Poole
Australian investors return to managed funds; Tideway issues UK’s first corporate Blue Bond; ISDA and Ant explore digital FX settlement.
Treasury teams double down on cash, risk and AI amid mounting volatility
by Ben Poole
Global headwinds are forcing finance teams to focus on real-time insights, risk resilience and operational agility.
European payment providers join forces on cross-border initiative - Weekly roundup: 1 July
by Ben Poole
Banks eye growth as firms rethink supply chains; China and Hong Kong connect real-time payments; ICD users get direct access to T-bill trading.
Flickers of resilience emerge in global PMI data despite patchy progress
by Ben Poole
Global business activity showed faint signs of recovery in June, with the eurozone, UK and US all reporting growth.
Most US treasury teams lack confidence in liquidity crisis plans - Weekly roundup: 24 June
by Ben Poole
Virtual card adoption accelerates as procurement teams target efficiency gains; Goldman Sachs revises US GDP forecast upward despite tariff headwinds.
61% of corporates prioritise safety as liquidity strategies evolve
by Ben Poole
This conservative positioning offers a degree of protection in a landscape still vulnerable to rate shocks, political risk and funding strain.
US container imports slump as China volumes collapse - Weekly roundup: 17 June
by Ben Poole
EIB in €3bn lending push for defence SMEs; Irish fintechs defy global slowdown; UK firms see opportunity in tariffs despite trade concerns.
Asian manufacturing activity falls to 17-month low as tariffs hit China-based suppliers
by Ben Poole
Supply chain activity in Asia deteriorated further in May, with GEP’s regional sub-index falling to -0.40.
Global trade could shrink 18% under supply chain relocalisation - Weekly roundup: 10 June
by Ben Poole
Equity fund inflows slow but UK sentiment turns less negative; Seismic shift in European digital commerce predicted by 2035.
European treasurers demonstrate clear focus amid shifting risks
by Ben Poole
Cash flow forecasting and long-term funding remain top priorities for European treasurers.
CFOs under fire from targeted phishing attacks - Weekly roundup: 3 June
by Ben Poole
FCA seeks input on stablecoin and crypto custody rules; Fintechs eye global growth; Goldman sees upside in European stocks.
Global trade disruption forces UK CEOs to re-evaluate investment strategies
by Ben Poole
UK CEOs are adjusting their strategic investment plans as geopolitical, macroeconomic and trade uncertainties continue to disrupt global markets.
Exporters rethink supply chains as trade war fallout deepens - Weekly roundup: 27 May
by Ben Poole
Corporates step up FX hedging as tariff volatility shakes currency markets; CFOs urged to adopt catalyst mindset to drive growth through uncertainty.
Growth slows and inflation builds as global PMIs diverge
by Ben Poole
Business activity across the UK, Eurozone and US showed diverging trajectories in May.