US corporate cash pile edges higher as acquisition spend cools - Weekly roundup: 29 April
by Ben Poole
APAC cross-border payments to reach $23.8 trillion by 2032; Why the euro is strengthening; Increased limits drive US instant payments surge.
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Payment fraud remains pervasive globally as sophistication increases
by Ben Poole
Corporate payments fraud remains a costly and persistent threat with wide-reaching financial consequences.
Cyber and compliance push average business losses to $98.5m per year - Weekly roundup: 22 April
by Ben Poole
J.P. Morgan maintains 60% US recession risk as tariffs hit sentiment and growth; Komgo launches trade finance platform for corporates.
UK CFOs turn defensive as geopolitical risks and cost pressures mount
by Ben Poole
Finance leaders at the UK’s largest businesses have entered 2025 with a markedly defensive outlook.
Tariffs hit North American supply chains as Asian output holds firm - Weekly roundup: 15 April
by Ben Poole
Banks boost trade finance tech spending to drive efficiency and growth; UK investors bought the dip in US equities but nerves are clearly visible.
Finance leaders turn to automation as cash flow pressures mount
by Ben Poole
Finance professionals are adopting AI and automation at increasing scale to overcome liquidity constraints and operational complexities.
Corporates step up FX risk management amid global uncertainty - Weekly roundup: 8 April
by Ben Poole
US tariff rate exceeds Goldman Sachs’ expectations; All global service sectors signal growth; ION platform to streamline corporate payment processes.
CFOs facing AI productivity paradox
by Ben Poole
Despite AI's promise for enhancing efficiency, many organisations struggle to turn investments into material improvements in worker productivity.
Goldman Sachs revises down year-end S&P 500 forecast - Weekly roundup: 1 April
by Ben Poole
China, Singapore and Middle East interoperable digital trade pilot completed; CRM technologies are most valued in the finance function.
March PMI data sees resilient demand meet rising caution
by Ben Poole
While private sector output improved in the US, Eurozone and UK, confidence in the economic outlook continued to falter.
Global central banks adopt wait-and-see policy approach - Weekly roundup: 25 March
by Ben Poole
Dissecting AI’s role in fraud prevention, Digital Dollar Project flags gaps in US infrastructure, Eurozone GDP projections see mild upward revision.
UK business insolvencies begin slow descent after 10-year record high
by Ben Poole
Global business insolvencies will keep rising over the next two years, according to Allianz Trade.
US manufacturers ramp up purchases but Canada and Mexico see sharp declines - Weekly roundup: 18 March
by Ben Poole
US equities see continued inflows as UK investors switch again; 8 in 10 businesses plan to improve payments processes in 2025.
Most CFOs planning to pass on tariff costs
by Ben Poole
Majority of CFOs plan to either pass on minimal or nearly all tariff impacts to customers, leaving few organisations in between.
Treasurers turn to automation amid rising pressures - Weekly roundup: 11 March
by Ben Poole
Tokenisation could save $135bn for asset management industry; Bond investor demand for automation and APIs grows.
92% of CFOs to boost green investments but ROI uncertainty remains
by Ben Poole
Even so, 61% of CFOs still label sustainability primarily as a cost rather than a value driver.
GCC set to maintain economic resilience amid global uncertainty in 2025 - Weekly roundup: 4 March
by Ben Poole
US stocks’ outperformance fades; UK business confidence rose to six-month high in February; US policies elevate global economic risks.
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.
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.