Mastercard launches “Buy Now Pay Later” credit card for Apac SMEs
by Graham Buck
Mastercard says the Pay & Split card aims to help the region’s small businesses gear up for post-pandemic recovery
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Consumer demand for instant payments IS GLOBAL
by Jack Large
Citi’s Instant Payment service now available in 28 markets and growing at 100%+/year
Industry roundup: 9 November
by Graham Buck
FIS and Cashforce launch forecasting/working capital data analytics solution; HSBC joins HKTVmall for merchant finance; ScotPac supports Anzac SMEs
Cyber-attack is Australians‘ biggest concern
by Graham Buck
Corporate treasury’s headaches are shared by the country’s insurers
News roundup 2: 1 November
by Kylene Casanova
Real-time cash flow information digital transformation evolving, innovative SCF solutions in Asia Pacific, and cyber threat protection
Hong Kong Monetary Authority coin collection programme
by Jack Large
Recirculating coins is a classic ESG win
Industry roundup: 31 August
by Jack Large
Your daily news briefing featuring new ESG Water Index; fraud control; factoring in Spain; and bringing jobs back home
Lendlease issues second green bond in five months
by Ben Poole
CBA's institutional bank played a role in meeting the increasing demand for sustainable finance.
Business innovation on the rise in Australia
by Ben Poole
The latest NAB research survey on business innovation shows how firms are targeting doing things more quickly and cost efficiently.
Using open banking to enhance lending
by Ben Poole
Bud and ANZ NZ have signed strategic AI deal to build a simpler, more transparent lending process.
Over 100 new Australian fintechs emerged in 2020
by Ben Poole
KPMG data shows lending and blockchain / cryptocurrencies as specific growth areas for fintechs down under.
Deutsche Bank opens cash management business in Australia
by Ben Poole
The service for its multinational clients becomes the bank's 14th cash management location in Asia Pacific.
Banks stepping up to help protect corporates from fraud
by Ben Poole
Both JPMorgan Chase and NAB have recently announced moves to help protect businesses from fraud while managing their cash flow.
Australian corporates pin survival on disruptive technology
by Ben Poole
As KPMG and HFS research shows accelerating digital transformation, the flash CBA Purchasing Managers’ Index reveals business activity has regressed.
BNP Paribas issues A$140m in green bonds
by Ben Poole
The issuance is linked to Australia's first forward-looking climate index.
Financial support aims to help Australian companies bounce back
by Ben Poole
The Australian government launches A$500m facility for exporters, while supplier payment terms are under scrutiny in a new proposal.
Steep fall in Australian business activity let by services sector
by Ben Poole
Coronavirus is increasingly impacting Australian businesses, according to initial results of CBA’s monthly Purchasing Managers Index.
i2c enables Airwallex B2B payments card
by Ben Poole
The i2c platform uses AI to optimise cross-border, multi-currency payments.
Rewarding business for ESG practices
by Ben Poole
CBA is providing Wesfarmers with financing to achieve its broader sustainability goals.
Australian business activity plunges at fastest rate on record
by Ben Poole
Subdued demand, coronavirus and bushfires behind the continued reduction in activity, finds initial results of CBA’s monthly PMI data.
New Zealand’s central bank and SIA launch new market infrastructures
by Ben Poole
RBNZ has gone live with SIA's Real-Time Gross Settlement and Central Securities Depository applications.
MUFG partners with Sydney Airport to deliver first ESG-linked US private placement
by Ben Poole
Coupon payments on the financing can vary two-ways according to the performance of the borrowers' sustainability and ESG metrics.
Aussie Ombudsman eyes legislation to end late payments
by Ben Poole
The country's Supply Chain Finance Review has highlighted the flaws in the Supplier Payment Code.
HSBC adds to Australian Business Growth Fund
by Ben Poole
The A$540m fund will be used to support business growth in Australia.