Late payments test North American liquidity as trade credit grows
by Ben Poole
North American businesses are relying more heavily on trade credit to support sales, but the working capital cost is becoming harder to ignore.
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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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Europe’s payment mix widens as mobile acceptance surges
by Ben Poole
Companies across the euro area are adding payment methods faster than they are removing them, leaving finance teams to manage a broader mix at POS.
The Evolution of B2B Payments in Europe: Interview with Rene Stynen, SVP of Business Development, EMEA at Boost Payment Solutions
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Boost Payment Solutions views balanced payment ecosystems benefiting both buyers and suppliers as key to improving B2B payments efficiency in Europe.
Enhancing payments security training and intelligence to combat emerging payments fraud
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Emerging payments fraud demands stronger security training, fraud intelligence, and frameworks like SECURE CLAMPS for treasury and payments teams.
10 payments effectiveness metrics every corporate treasurer should track in uncertain times
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Examine ten vital metrics to strengthen payments effectiveness amid challenging times, helping treasurers reduce risk and ensure reliable outcomes.
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.
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