Europe pushes for payment sovereignty
by Ben Poole
A new MoU plans seamless cross-border payments across Europe by 2027 by linking existing national solutions through a shared interoperability layer.
Payments - Receipts
Background
Collecting bills efficiently, on-time and with a minimum of bad debts is essential in any business. Bill collection, unlike collecting payments at the point of sale, involves granting the buyer credit…
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Interview with Dr. Buddha Nepal, Head of Security at Boost Payment Solutions
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Boost Payment Solutions embeds security at the core of B2B payments, using proactive, layered controls to safeguard clients against evolving threats.
Six payments efficiency metrics every corporate treasurer should track in uncertain times
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Explore six key metrics treasurers should monitor to control costs, cut risks, boost automation, and strengthen payments efficiency amid uncertainty.
ISO 20022: A strategic opportunity for U.S. corporate treasury and payments
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
U.S. corporates needn’t meet the November 2025 ISO 20022 deadline, yet early adoption brings benefits—better cash management and simpler payments.
Treasury & Digital Payments 2025: Benefits, Barriers & Strategy Updates
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury sees digital payments’ benefits but faces adoption barriers, has limited familiarity with emerging methods, yet plans strategy updates.
Cross-border payments: The new battleground for fintechs
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Cross-border payments are booming, but inefficiencies remain. Fintechs, free from legacy systems, are primed to deliver faster, cheaper solutions.
Key corporate payments insights shaping 2025 and beyond
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
2025 payments outlook: cyber attacks on executives’ personal devices, delayed export payments, rising orchestration, and a record US instant payment.
Interview with Rinku Sharma, CTO of Boost Payment Solutions
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Boost Payment Solutions is building the foundation for the future of AI in B2B payments, with a focus on trusted autonomy.
Digital payments adoption: APAC and North America’s contrasting trends
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
APAC leads in digital wallets, while North America remains reliant on card-based payments in the move to a digital-first payments landscape.
Part 1 (Payments): Top areas of focus for corporate treasury in 2025
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Real-time payments, embedded payments, payment orchestration, and fraud mitigation are likely to be key ‘payments’ focal areas for treasury in 2025.
Interview with David Bork, Head of AR Solutions at Boost Payment Solutions, Inc.
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Boost Intercept®, a STP platform by Boost Payment Solutions, helps customers reduce DSO by over 40%, enabling quicker payments and improved cash flow.
Cross-Border, Real-Time, and Digital Payments: Shaping the Future of Payments
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
As payments innovation, technology, and collaboration drive interoperability, a new era in cross-border, digital, and real-time payments will arise.
Ninety countries join e-commerce initiative – Industry roundup: 30 July
by Graham Buck
Three rate decisions awaited; Russia hikes rates to 18%; Supply chain shortage dents Porsche; Slovenia first EU nation to issue sovereign digital bond
FX headwinds grew in Q1, reports Kyriba – Industry roundup: 25 July
by Graham Buck
JCI-Hitachi in US$8.1bn JV sale to Bosch; BofE changes tack on liquidity management; Hungary cuts key interest rates; Revolut wins UK banking licence
China surprises with interest rate cut – Industry roundup 23 July
by Graham Buck
China to raise retirement age; ANZ launches real-time payments; Singapore commits US$74m for AI in finance; Bank of Canada expected to cut rates
HSBC names CFO as its new chief – Industry roundup: 18 July
by Graham Buck
Tokenised US Treasurys ʺcould hit US$3bnʺ; Indonesia keeps rates on hold; Klarna mulls US IPO for 2025; ADB, AIIB fund Indian solar power project
France’s audit office sounds warning – Industry roundup: 16 July
by Graham Buck
Pakistan wins U5$7 billion IMF loan; KPMG launches Clear on Climate Reporting; World Bank helps Pacific islands; La Niña threat to EM bonds
Japan‘s chipmakers plan US$30 billion investment in semiconductors – Industry roundup: 11 July
by Graham Buck
UK launches £7.3bn Wealth Fund; Aramco resumes USD-denominated bonds; Banks enjoyed record profits in 2023; HSBC to reshape investment banking
More companies use AI for supply chain management – Industry roundup: 9 July
by Graham Buck
French election “ends pro-business agendaʺ; South Africa to change ETF payments; RBI joins Project Nexus; Ireland's tax windfall continues
Hong Kong and France join forces on CBDCs – Industry roundup: 4 July
by Graham Buck
EIB funds North Sea wind farm; MSCI and Moody’s form ESG partnership; New facility to boost Africa trade; SMBC Aviation Capital raises US$1.5 billion
VW shares electric dreams with Rivian – Industry roundup: 27 June
by Graham Buck
US big banks pass Fed's stress test; ECB turns down new euro members; 'Great Resignation' continues, says PwC; Australia's inflation higher
Southeast Asia is favourite base for diversified supply chains – Industry roundup: 25 June
by Graham Buck
UK Labour government ʺcould borrow more”; BBVA plans German digital bank; Crime spike in cashless Sweden; China presses for lower card fees
EU delays Basel bank trading reforms to January 2026 – Industry roundup: 20 June
by Graham Buck
UK inflation hits 2% target; Fitch predicts 7.2% growth for India; IMF assesses Middle East CBDCs; Sustainable food supply chains project
Fed dampens US rate cut expectations – Industry roundup: 13 June
by Graham Buck
Brazil inflation setback; Technical glitch hits RBI facility; BlackRock “seeks private-debt partners”; HSBC boosts stake in China JV