Crowdz pilots blockchain-based invoice financing marketplace
by Ben Poole
InvoiceXchange lets businesses auction off unpaid invoices in return for financing.
North America
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.
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.Â
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.
Nacha building online platform for payment data sharing
by Ben Poole
Phixius will look to modernise and streamline the US payments process.
US Treasury announces 2020 National Illicit Finance Strategy
by Ben Poole
Report identifies key illicit finance concerns for the US and establishes a roadmap to modernise the country's AML/CFT regime.
Bank of America dashboard lets businesses view third-party app data
by Ben Poole
The Business Advantage 360 dashboard can now integrate data from Google, QuickBooks and more.
Cyber risk tops concerns for US financial professionals
by Ben Poole
The 2020 AFP Risk Survey also found that organisations are better prepared to assess risk.
Bankable in US strategic collaboration with Visa
by Ben Poole
The hookup boosts Bankable's global presence, with B2B payments top of the agenda in the US.
Kabbage launches custom loans for small businesses
by Ben Poole
The product is designed to improve short-term cash flow options for US companies.
Citi Commercial Cards launch intelligent virtual agent
by Ben Poole
The capability is designed to provide a better digital servicing experience for clients.
U.S. Bank Q&A reveals a ‘glass half full’ investment outlook
by Ben Poole
Despite a variety of disruptive global economic issues in 2020, investors may have reason to accentuate the positives.
Wells Fargo expands financing for diverse small businesses
by Ben Poole
Wells Fargo Foundation’s Diverse Community Capital Program invests US$17.4m to help entrepreneurs grow 50,000 jobs.
Global trade finance associations join forces
by Ben Poole
The merger with ATFA boosts ITFA's presence in the Americas.
US cash accumulation spiked in Q4 2019
by Ben Poole
An AFP survey finds financial professionals showing a willingness to deploy cash in Q1 2020.
RTP limit raised to US$100,000, as MUFG joins scheme
by Ben Poole
The Clearing House is quadrupling the limit from February 1st.
OpenDoor opens continuous order book for illiquid US treasuries
by Ben Poole
State Street will execute transactions matched on the platform.
Mastercard opens global Intelligence and Cyber Centre in Vancouver
by Ben Poole
The new centre is designed to accelerate innovation in digital and cyber security, AI and IoT.
Finance function revising project analysis, but cost of capital practices lag
by Ben Poole
AFP survey shows finance shortening the timeframe and decision criteria of analysis, but calculating the hurdle rate is unchanged.
J.P. Morgan 2020 Business Leaders Outlook shows some optimism
by Ben Poole
Executives still see a bright future for business, but global complexity casts a shadow of uncertainty.
LiquidX global supply chain finance solution launched
by Ben Poole
The initial programme included a high yield US corporate with suppliers across the US, Mexico and Canada.
US outlook: A less than roaring start to the ‘20s
by Ben Poole
Deutsche Bank research suggests the US economy will grow by around 2% this year.
Welltower closes inaugural green bond offering
by Ben Poole
The offering of US$500m of senior notes is due in February 2027.
Top 10 market structure trends for 2020
by Ben Poole
New Greenwich Associates report finds that technology will continue to drive financial market evolution in the new year.