Is ‘monetary magic’ dead?
by Ben Poole
How far has central bank power waned since the global financial crisis?
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Mischler expands cash management and liquidity platform
by Ben Poole
Former BofA executives to spearhead latest initiative for broker-dealer.
The age of uncertainty - what should investors look out for in 2020?
by Ben Poole
Outlook from HSBC suggests US macro outperformance is likely to fade next year.
AFP survey finds 88% of organisations targeted by cybercrime in past 18 months
by Ben Poole
90% of corporate practitioners report that the emphasis on cybersecurity has increased in the past three years.
State Street investor confidence metric up in November
by Ben Poole
The Global Investor Confidence Index increased by 1.7 Points to 80.9.
EastNets survey suggests over 4 in 5 banks have been targeted by cybercriminals on the SWIFT network
by Ben Poole
Only 20% of banks say that internal departments collaborate 'very strongly' to prevent fraud.
FIS integrates IBM fraud detection solution in the US
by Ben Poole
Through the integration, FIS uses AI and machine learning to monitor and detect fraudulent transactions.
ING survey outlines consumer thoughts on corporate environmental practices
by Ben Poole
Almost three-quarters of those polled would accept lower growth if it protects the environment.
Wells Fargo/Gallup US investor confidence survey shows slight improvement
by Ben Poole
The Investor Optimism Index rebounds after dipping in an earlier quarter.
Paxos receives SEC go ahead to settle US listed securities
by Ben Poole
Credit Suisse and Société Générale will be the first to use the blockchain-enabled settlement product.
First 15 financial institutions to join US RTP network through Jack Henry & Associates
by Ben Poole
Pegasus Bank is among the initial intake leveraging JHA PayCenter to connect to the RTP network.
Study: US firms continued to exhibit caution with cash holdings in Q3 2019
by Ben Poole
AFP October 2019 Corporate Cash Indicators finds US firms are planning to significantly build cash in Q4 2019.
Santander Bank adds Cash Nexus platform to US commercial banking solutions
by Ben Poole
The solution provides access to local payment initiation in 15 global markets.
Citi Supplier Finance launches with WorldLink Payment Services
by Ben Poole
The virtual interface allows the bank's clients to transact across multiple major currencies for settlement.
J.P. Morgan launches AreaX to rethink processes across its Corporate & Investment Bank
by Ben Poole
The firm's new programme is designed to accelerate innovation, transformation and decision-making.
Kantox to provide Citi with FX payments connectivity for US corporates
by Ben Poole
Kantox will connect directly with Citi's foreign currency payments platform as part of the arrangement.
RBC launch insights-as-a-service platform to help businesses drive growth
by Ben Poole
Insight Edge is designed to help Canadian businesses leverage insights to make smarter business decisions at the local level.
Wells Fargo to pilot internal settlement service using distributed ledger technology
by Ben Poole
Wells Fargo Digital Cash is designed to drive operational efficiencies such as longer operating windows and real-time processing.
U.S. Bank acquires talech to expand digital capabilities
by Ben Poole
The move is to enable the bank to further support businesses in the digital marketplace.
J.P. Morgan’s ‘Volfefe’ index to track market impact of Trump’s tweets
by Ben Poole
The index will quantify the impact of presidential tweets on rates volatility.
New York State Department of Financial Services approves first gold-backed virtual currency
by Ben Poole
Paxos Trust Company, an existing DFS licensee, is now authorised to offer 'PAX Gold' and 'BUSD' stablecoin
Legacy systems and cyber security continue to trouble US corporates
by Ben Poole
A TD Bank survey reveals 88% of industry looking at in-house strategies to protect against cyber threats.
Report highlights US corporate strength despite recent global economic headwinds
by Ben Poole
US corporates are still in growth mode, despite some economic uncertainties.
Plastiq platform available to US Visa commercial cardholders
by Ben Poole
U.S. Bank is the latest financial institution to enable its SMB Visa cardholders to pay vendors through Plastiq.