J.P. Morgan 2020 Business Leaders Outlook shows some optimism
Executives still see a bright future for business, but global complexity casts a shadow of uncertainty.
North America
LiquidX global supply chain finance solution launched
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
Deutsche Bank research suggests the US economy will grow by around 2% this year.
Welltower closes inaugural green bond offering
The offering of US$500m of senior notes is due in February 2027.
Top 10 market structure trends for 2020
New Greenwich Associates report finds that technology will continue to drive financial market evolution in the new year.
Is ‘monetary magic’ dead?
How far has central bank power waned since the global financial crisis?
Mischler expands cash management and liquidity platform
Former BofA executives to spearhead latest initiative for broker-dealer.
The age of uncertainty - what should investors look out for in 2020?
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
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
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
Only 20% of banks say that internal departments collaborate 'very strongly' to prevent fraud.
FIS integrates IBM fraud detection solution in the US
Through the integration, FIS uses AI and machine learning to monitor and detect fraudulent transactions.
ING survey outlines consumer thoughts on corporate environmental practices
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
The Investor Optimism Index rebounds after dipping in an earlier quarter.
Paxos receives SEC go ahead to settle US listed securities
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
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
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
The solution provides access to local payment initiation in 15 global markets.
Citi Supplier Finance launches with WorldLink Payment Services
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
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
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
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
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
The move is to enable the bank to further support businesses in the digital marketplace.