US rate hike adds to pressure on central banks – Industry roundup: 28 July
by Graham Buck
HSBC bosses to face Hong Kong investors; Colombia moves to open banking; US consumer watchdog eyes crypto; Temenos, Wipro extend union
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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…
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India’s banks: time to privatise? – Industry roundup: 26 July
by Graham Buck
HK pays dearly to defend currency; QR code interoperability for Asian banks; Ripple, FOMO Pay partner; Commerzbank-Deutsche Telekom digital tie-up
Stablecoins to be tightly controlled in the UK – Industry roundup: 25 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Fintech valuations down 50%, Banks opt to build technology infrastructure.
JPMorgan invests heavily in leveraged loans – Industry roundup: 22 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Slice shifts focus to real-time term loans, First rate increase in 11 years.
Yellen backs ‘friend-shoring’ to bolster supply chains – Industry roundup: 21 July
by Graham Buck
Germany's Uniper nears state rescue; Australia signals more rate hikes; BNP Paribas moves into crypto custody; OS-Climate rolls out free tools
Commodity markets, significant risk of disruption - OpenTreasury Podcast #45
by CTMfile
Pushpendra, Craig and Jack review the latest treasury news and developments of the week.
More turbulence in China’s property sector – Industry roundup: 12 July
by Graham Buck
Investors desert emerging market bonds; Hong Kong "risks losing hub status"; Euro nears parity with the dollar; Kuwait-Bahrain US$11.6bn bank union
Preparing for and monitoring unexpected events: Leading practices in corporate treasury - OpenTreasury Podcast #44
by CTMfile
Bracing for unexpected events is, in its essence, a strategic organizational exercise. Pushpendra Mehta & Craig Jeffery discuss key insights.
SCF program for PVH – Industry roundup: 8 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
HSBC SCF program, HSBC to sell its Russian division, Mambu collaborates with Visa.
Further volatility expected for commodities – Industry roundup: 5 July
by Graham Buck
Ireland "vulnerable" on corporate tax; Caution sees corporate fundraising slip; Three Arrows Capital saga continues; Australia hikes rate a third time
Ramifications of the war and taxation - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #42
by CTMfile
The economy, taxation, bankers looking at cryptocurrencies, and the war in Ukraine.
Leveraged banks endure severe stress scenario – Industry roundup: 01 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
BNP Paribas exits the commodity finance business, leveraged banks endure severe stress scenario, Sanctioned Russia provides opportunities.
Walgreens withdraws from £5 billion Boots sale – Industry roundup: 29 June
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Walgreens Boots sale, Malaysia RTP, crypto still alive, Deloitte.
Rating, defining and protecting against the top five cyber threats keeping security experts up at night
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Explaining the most common types of cybersecurity attacks threatening corporations’ finances and reputations and how to protect against them.
Neobanks signs of failure – Industry roundup: 24 June
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
9.9% stake in NBFC, non-bank credit lines for fintech, Qatar Central Bank.
Leading practices part 13: Preparing for and monitoring unexpected events
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Important principles to help treasury brace for uncertain events.
Disruptive and damaging cyberattacks - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #39
by CTMfile
Podcast reviewing the latest treasury news and developments.
ISO 20022: preparing for staggered implementation – Industry roundup: 16 June
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rates by 0.25%; DHL sees continuing supply chain problems; Crypto concerns hit Three Arrow Capital; Cyber insurers hike rates
Process mindset: Leading practices in corporate treasury - OpenTreasury Podcast #38
by CTMfile
To be optimized, every financial process must be examined, analysed and redesigned in the context of the overall process where they reside.
European Central Bank rate hikes – Industry roundup: 10 June
by CTMfile
Apple bypasses banks, Credit Suisse, Kushki, raises $100 million, Pay by link.
Cybercrime insurance claims rise as ransomware proliferates
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The multiplying of ransomware attacks has led to an increase in the frequency and value of cyber insurance claims
Leading practices part 11: Process mindset
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Important considerations for developing a process mindset in treasury
Widening sanctions hit Russia’s debt servicing – Industry roundup: 7 June
by Graham Buck
India buys more cheap Russian oil; we.trade platform faces insolvency; Singapore Trade Data Exchange launches; Crypto advances in Dubai
Potential insolvency – Industry roundup: 6 June
by CTMfile
Neobank, Varo, Switzerland amends liquidity rules, Japan's Stablecoin Act, JP Morgan and fintech OmniLatam alliance.