India’s CFOs ‘plan increased spend in 2019’
by Graham Buck
Nine in 10 believe that improving cash and working-capital management will be more important this year than in 2018
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The large majority of the work in a corporate treasury department is administration, transaction processing and non-discretionary decision making. This absorbs most of the time and resources in the department as the chart below shows. Balance of Time and Resources Employed in the Corporate Treasury Department… Read more about Operations
Standard Chartered, UAE Exchange partner on cash management services
by Graham Buck
The bank’s corporate clients will be able to deposit cash via the 150+ UAE Exchange branches located across the Emirates
New blockchain accelerator attracts Amazon and Deloitte
by Graham Buck
A total of 20 ‘blue chip and crypto firms’ are said to be involved with the accelerator, dubbed Startup Studio
Australia’s NAB develops employees’ data and analytics skills
by Graham Buck
Data is the currency of the future, according to the ‘Big Four’ bank, as it launches two in-house education initiatives for employees
Neo gets green light for corporate multi-currency account
by Graham Buck
The ‘open network for the smart economy’ plans to launch the multi-currency account in four countries in early 2020
Why can’t post-trade be more like Amazon?
by Emma Johnson, Director, regulatory and market initiatives, securities services , Deutsche Bank
If a washing machine can be ordered from Amazon and delivered next day, why can’t a purchased security be credited as speedily?
Global blockchain-based settlement platform planned for telecoms
by Graham Buck
The Communications Blockchain Network (CBN), announced this week, is expected to go live later this year
Singapore scores for Asian transaction banking
by Graham Buck
The city state’s banks top customer satisfaction levels in the region for key products and services, an East and Partners survey finds
Twelve banks join Acin operational risk management platform
by Graham Buck
The regtech start-up said Credit Suisse, Standard Chartered and Société Générale are among the dozen to have signed up
AI and automation ‘vital in tackling IT chaos and complexity’
by Graham Buck
A new programme launched by a Cisco subsidiary reflects the growing demand for artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps).
Cyber attackers turn attention to smaller businesses
by Graham Buck
Big businesses are still the favourite target, but hackers are increasingly vulnerable warns insurer Hiscox.
The extinction of corporate treasury?
by Geri Westphal, Founding Partner, LeanUp, LLC,
We are nowhere near the finish line
How should you behave? Have you any ethics? Does your boss have?
by Jack Large
New online guide to Ethics In Banking And Finance from UK Finance and LinkLaters is for boards, non-executive directors, and senior man
New Zealand a step closer to open banking
by Graham Buck
Payments New Zealand has released a set of standards to accompany technology developed for the initiative.
IHS Markit adds OTC derivatives valuation data for FX
by Graham Buck
The time-stamped data can help firms monitor interest rate, equity, forex, credit, commodity and structured product OTC derivatives.
Moody’s says UK banks can withstand no-deal Brexit
by Graham Buck
The credit ratings agency said banks could weather the storm, despite the financial impact.
Global risk assessment predicts more geopolitical tensions and protectionism
by Graham Buck
Multinationals must contend with growing geopolitical tensions, protectionism and trade disputes, warns Marsh.
AI will drive revenue, profits and shareholder value
by Bija Knowles
Business uses for artificial intelligence are relatively low but in future AI is set to play a much bigger role in creating value
Timeline for Making Tax Digital (VAT)
by Bija Knowles
The shift to digital tax returns and calculations means that businesses will need to adopt or update their accounting software
What is driver-based planning and how did it help Coca-Cola?
by Bija Knowles
How a project to improve supply chain processes led to leaner finance, automated planning and optimised reporting
Better communication in financial statements – IFRS proposal
by Bija Knowles
Financial statements are not the most reader-friendly of documents – a project is underway to improve communication
The push towards green disclosures: How will you benefit?
by Bija Knowles
EU and global policy-makers are forging ahead with recommendations on climate-related disclosures – what are the financial benefits?
Two more corporates get behind TCFD climate initiative
by Bija Knowles
Two Japanese chemical firms have this month announced their support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
AI use rises as businesses embrace augmented intelligence
by Bija Knowles
More than a third of organisations have implemented artificial intelligence in some form, according to a survey by Gartner