Blockchain technology is thriving
by Jack Large
Block chain / Distributed Ledger Technology is being used all over: high value payments; prevention of counterfeiting; smart contracts;
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Releasing Trapped Cash
Background
Trapped cash is money that cannot be moved cross-border for a period due to regulatory, tax or business process constraints. These restrictions mainly apply in the emerging markets. The in-country restrictions include: limitations on the bank accounts used and on use of zero balance sweeping, the insistence… Read more about Releasing Trapped Cash
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The themes of the summit include treasury transformation, evolving treasury technology and the role of the corporate treasurer
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On the ninth day of Christmas my cash management expert gave me tips on how to:
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