CFOs facing AI productivity paradox
by Ben Poole
Despite AI's promise for enhancing efficiency, many organisations struggle to turn investments into material improvements in worker productivity.
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War casting a shadow over economies, EBRD warns – Industry roundup: 16 May
by Graham Buck
Japan's economy shrank in Q1; Klarna's staff embrace AI; EU issues anti-greenwash guidelines; Reshaping of global supply chains accelerates
Japan nears end of negative interest rates era – Industry roundup: 12 March
by Graham Buck
Egypt’s inflation jumps to 35.7%; India signs US$100bn free trade deal; NatWest to exit BNPL market; Inditex investors seek supply chain transparency
China sets this year’s growth target at 5% – Industry roundup: 5 March
by Graham Buck
ADB gives more to climate change funding; Nikkei finally breaks 40,000 level; US deficit fuels 'debt debasement'; Brazil's dengue fever toll
US debt load ended year at US$34 trillion – Industry roundup: 4 January
by Graham Buck
HSBC challenges Revolut and Wise; China's top banks review smaller peers; Goldman raises $650m for life sciences; Mexico kicks off 2024 bond sales
North American CFOs pessimistic on economic conditions
by Ben Poole
Globally, CFOs are less optimistic about their companies’ prospects in Q2 than in Q1 2023.
South Korea to open climate tech hub in 2024 – Industry roundup: 4 May
by Graham Buck
US retailers welcome FedNow; Covid creates need for extra training; Fed hints at easing rate hikes; SocGen warns of credit crunch fallout
Digital pound “likely before 2030” – Industry roundup: 7 February
by Graham Buck
Roubini predicts challenge to USD; Volatile dollar raises hedging cost; Australia lifts bank rate to 3.35%; Bond scarcity fears in Europe
Leading practices part 11: Process mindset
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Important considerations for developing a process mindset in treasury
Appliance of science to Walmart’s supply chain finance
by Graham Buck
The retail giant’s claims an “industry first” in introducing science-based targets for its sustainable SCF programme
Mastercard: UK and Nordics lead Open Banking in Europe
by Ben Poole
They are best placed to make the most of open banking thanks to a high number of open banking APIs, progressive regulators, and consumer readiness.
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:
On the third day of Christmas the Peter Drucker* Foundation sent to me suggestions on how to:
by Jack Large
Focus and drive an effective and efficient corporate treasury department
Sorting the USEFUL ‘How-to-do-it’ advice from WASTE OF TIME advice is getting trickier
by Jack Large
COVID-19 has created a tidal wave of ‘How-to-do-it’ so-called advice, but beware the advertorial items and events
How to keep corporate treasury focused on the essentials in a hypergrowth company
by Jack Large
Set your vision and stick to it PLUS keep everything simple and clear
Corporate treasury is starting to move on from survival mode
by Jack Large
Efficiency is becoming more important but never lose sight of your role in your company’s survival
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”?
What is the aim, the purpose of a strategic corporate treasury department?To change the firm….
by Jack Large
To change the firm; to open up new markets/solve business problems? That is strategic……
What Does It Mean to #GoStrategic?
by Jack Large
Strategic Treasurer is challenging everyone to “go strategic,” but the phrase is more than a clever play on words