Beyond Brexit: future of financial services in the UK
by Ben Poole
A majority of global financial services firms don't plan to alter their presence in the UK post-Brexit, while 27% plan expansion in Britain.
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Background
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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Upgrading corporate T&E solutions for the new normal
by Ben Poole
TripActions' expansion of integrations with ERPs for its payments and expense platform is the latest in a line recent T&E innovations announced.
Green-tinged economic rebound tipped for 2021
by Ben Poole
PwC's Global Economic Outlook 2021 says the global economy in aggregate should revert to its pre-crisis level of output by the end of the year.
Societe Generale selects SWIFT’s sanctions list distribution service
by Ben Poole
For Societe Generale, efficient sanctions screening starts with accurate sanctions list data. They turned to SWIFT to achieve this.
Amid economic uncertainty, businesses embrace change
by Ben Poole
A JPMorgan Chase survey shows US businesses focused on contingency planning, increased cash buffers, and digital platforms and processes.
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave me the key questions for 2021
by Jack Large
For the difficult and bumpy year 2021 is bound to be, the key questions are:
UK firms grapple with Brexit trade reality
by Ben Poole
With the Brexit transition period ending in 23 days, research from both Lloyds Bank and HSBC explores the trade prospects for UK corporates.
How to wipe out UK’s £190bn corporate pension fund deficit
by Ben Poole
Research from PwC shows that a new approach to funding and investment could help firms eliminate the defined benefit pension deficit.
There are still new treasury jobs, even in pandemic times, but inactivity doesn’t work
by Jack Large
To prosper corporate treasury departments and treasury professionals need to be smarter and nimbler
US business owners remained resilient in challenging year
by Ben Poole
Despite a cautious near-term outlook, BofA research finds entrepreneurs anticipate a strong environment post-pandemic.
M&A rebounding faster in Asia-Pacific
by Ben Poole
The region has seen the highest third quarter in 2020, driven by domestic combinations and technology deals.
Volatility stifles significant growth in US business confidence
by Ben Poole
A Citizens index shows steady economic improvement, while The CFO Survey predicts employment and revenues to remain below pre-COVID levels until 2021.
FTI Treasury, Dublin’s corporate treasury outsourcer now covers so much more
by Jack Large
Over thirty years the depth and range of services has grown significantly
Business growth remains top priority for insurance CFOs
by Ben Poole
Data taken from an EY survey of CFOs across UK insurers shows COVID-19 hasn't hindered growth plans.
Can large corporates survive localisation?
by Ben Poole
A report from Deutsche Bank explores how the deglobalisation movement might impact the worldwide supply chains of big companies.
ACT’s virtual Annual Conference 2020 was great, but a VIRTUAL dinner?
by Jack Large
Has UK’s ACT gone virtually mad with “Not the Annual Dinner 2020”?
Treasury outsourcing: alive and growing in South Africa
by Jack Large
TreasuryONE shows how to meet corporates needs today
Nearly two-thirds of major UK firms passing the corporate governance test
by Ben Poole
EY research has found 61% of UK FTSE350 companies are fully compliant with the 2018 Corporate Governance Code.
Protectionism could cost the global economy US$10 trillion in trade by 2025
by Ben Poole
A BCG/HSBC report shows high tariffs and trade restrictions could slow economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 forces a historic surge in corporate tech investment
by Ben Poole
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.
Treasury innovation at Alphabet, Dräger, and Peloton recognised by AFP
by Ben Poole
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.
Accenture and SAP support Indorama Ventures’ digital transformation
by Ben Poole
One of the chemical industry’s largest new SAP S/4HANA implementations integrates all functions in a single system.
COVID-19 crisis has pushed treasury to the forefront
by Ben Poole
The 2020 AFP Strategic Role of Treasury Survey has found that corporates are prioritising liquidity and cash management, elevating treasury’s role.
Corporates in Europe and Americas identify Asia Pacific as priority market for international expansion
by Ben Poole
Standard Chartered research reveals expansion into new markets remain key for CFOs and treasurers, with Asia Pacific ranked top.