Industry roundup: 11 January
by Graham Buck
Kuwait targets sustainable finance; US jobs market turbulence to continue; Omicron to extend chip shortage; Milestone for UAE's Al Manassah
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Venture capital “catching up on ESG issues”
by Graham Buck
Traditionally slow in considering environmental, social and governance aspects, venture capital firms have started to push for the adoption of ESG
Industry roundup: 6 January
by Graham Buck
Increased cyber risk expected; Standard Chartered HK responds to Omicron; DailyPay launches real-time digital wallet; Tradeling partners with MODIFI
Signs grow of lengthy supply chain crisis
by Graham Buck
As some constrictions ease, analysts warn that others are just starting with few signs of relief before 2024
Appliance of science to Walmart’s supply chain finance
by Graham Buck
The retail giant’s claims an “industry first” in introducing science-based targets for its sustainable SCF programme
Industry roundup: 14 December
by Graham Buck
Commerzbank tightens rules on fossil fuel; BIS focus on cross-border payments; Rho raises US$75m for expansion; Worldline, Bex Pay partner in Brazil
Cross-border payment fraud a growing headache
by Graham Buck
Six in 10 businesses in the US and the UK report that it is a continual risk, reports PYMNTS.com and Worldpay B2B Payments in their latest bulletin
Further work needed on supply chains, warns McKinsey
by Graham Buck
Companies have only partly addressed the weaknesses exposed by Covid-19, suggests the consultancy
Product recalls still high in Europe: Sedgwick
by Graham Buck
New and changing regulation, increased scrutiny of environmental and sustainability practices and widespread operational challenges are cited
US sees easing of supply chain problems
by Graham Buck
Reports highlight six recent more positive developments
Working capital “to shape Australian firms’ post-Covid agility”
by Graham Buck
A report offers a mixed picture of their performance in 2021
Industry roundup:16 November
by Graham Buck
Covid’s toll on Vietnam set to impact global supply chains; Standard Chartered completes US$250m Saudi repo deal; BBVA bid for full control of Garanti
Targeting simplified accounting and automated financial reporting
by Ben Poole
Stripe has launched Revenue Recognition to map income to the correct date on a statement.
Corporate actions crying out for automated solutions
by Ben Poole
SIX survey reveals manual processes are still hampering corporate actions.
Data silos, scalable reporting and increased complexity lead regulatory challenges
by Ben Poole
A Clear Path survey of COOs finds regulatory reporting challenges exacerbated by COVID-19, Brexit, new ESG requirements, and increased M&A activity.
Tapering? Maybe this year, maybe not
by Ben Poole
A Moody's Analytics report looks at when the Fed might start to taper off some of its bond purchases instigated by the impact of COVID-19.
Global M&A activity reaches a historic high
by Ben Poole
An EY study has revealed a spike in billion-dollar deals in the first six months of the year drove activity.
Strategic Treasurer acquires CTMfile
by Ben Poole
The US-based research consultancy plans to support and build on the existing UK-based news outlet.
Pandemic working practices expose underfunded cyber defences
by Ben Poole
EY research finds 56% of businesses have sidestepped cyber processes to facilitate requirements around remote working.
The true impact of COVID-19 on supply chain due diligence
by Ben Poole
Refinitiv research shows only 44% of organisations conducted third-party due diligence checks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global B2B spending set to surge
by Ben Poole
An Amex survey finds 70% of businesses are optimistic for the year ahead, with many increasing spend on digital initiatives to drive growth.
Report: export credit financing dropped globally in 2020
by Ben Poole
EXIM's 2020 competitiveness report shows the impact of COVID-19 on export credit activity across the world.
Santander boosts support for Spain-UK corridor businesses
by Ben Poole
The bank's agreement with the UK Department for International Trade aims to support trade between the two European countries.
Europe’s elevated financial stability risks
by Ben Poole
An ECB review has found the uneven economic impact of pandemic implies risks are concentrated in specific sectors and countries.