COVID-19 forces a historic surge in corporate tech investment
Companies spent around US$15bn extra a week on technology during the pandemic’s first wave, but the huge surge in IT spend isn’t sustainable.
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…
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Companies spent around US$15bn extra a week on technology during the pandemic’s first wave, but the huge surge in IT spend isn’t sustainable.
Google's parent company, a medical technology firm and a fast growing US exercise equipment company are the finalists for the AFP 2020 Pinnacle Award.
One of the chemical industry’s largest new SAP S/4HANA implementations integrates all functions in a single system.
The 2020 AFP Strategic Role of Treasury Survey has found that corporates are prioritising liquidity and cash management, elevating treasury’s role.
Standard Chartered research reveals expansion into new markets remain key for CFOs and treasurers, with Asia Pacific ranked top.
Business confidence rose for the third month in a row in the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer.
A report from PwC and the ACCA has found the use of finance insights to evaluate organisational performance is on the up.
As KPMG and HFS research shows accelerating digital transformation, the flash CBA Purchasing Managers’ Index reveals business activity has regressed.
Research from Barclaycard reveals an average revenue decline of 14%, compared to a predicted drop of 28%.
As the top global 100 companies start to rebound from Covid-19, payment delays are the key concern for 65% of finance leaders.
A Standard Chartered survey finds 70% of mid-size firms prioritise operations on the road to recovery.
A PwC survey has found that the global economy and new COVID-19 wave are top of mind for CFOs.
As work sites slowly start to reopen, a PwC survey finds CFOs optimistic they can keep customers and employees safe.
The firm's Recovery Insights tools and research aims to provide data analysis to help companies and governments bounce back from COVID-19.
Releases from both Deloitte and Bloomberg highlight the impact the crisis is having on corporates.
Global Crisis Monitor from Treasury Coalition also shows some reasons for optimism from treasurers.
A Deutsche Bank report looks at the economic impact of COVID-19 on European tourist hotspots and the companies that operate there.
The risk and business continuity standards are designed to help UK firms not drop the baton as they deal with COVID-19.
Coronavirus is increasingly impacting Australian businesses, according to initial results of CBA’s monthly Purchasing Managers Index.
The book covers 12 elements of treasury management, with 15 country profiles.
While COVID-19 is shuttering offices around the world, don't let it shut down your own productivity while working from home.
Diversity in treasury is slowly improving, to the benefit of women in the workplace and proactive organisations.
Subdued demand, coronavirus and bushfires behind the continued reduction in activity, finds initial results of CBA’s monthly PMI data.
TIPCO’s view on how effectiveness and efficiency in the corporate treasury department is developing