Kyriba virtual event showcases treasury case studies
The Kyriba Global Summit, which starts next week, will be covering liquidity, payments, FX, supply chain finance, and much more.
Risk Management
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Risk is the potential that a chosen action, including the choice of inaction, will lead to a loss or an undesirable outcome. Any business carries some risk, but some are much more risky than others.…
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CFOs anticipate a slow recovery as COVID-19 weighs on risk appetite
Deloitte's latest CFO Survey finds two-thirds expect capex to decrease in the next three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic or Brexit.
Economic plight dominates current CFO concerns
A PwC survey has found that the global economy and new COVID-19 wave are top of mind for CFOs.
Fitch makes further economic forecast cuts, but global recession bottoming out
The ratings agency believes the slump in global economic activity is close to reaching its trough.
Financial professionals predict painful recovery
AFP survey predicts the crisis lasting three quarters or more, Gartner data reveals lack of CFO planning for second wave of COVID-19.
EBA publishes credit risk and market risk updates
The updates cover guidelines on credit risk mitigation with the IRB approach and specific reporting requirements for market risk.
CFOs and treasurers facing business confidence and interest rate pressures
Releases from both Deloitte and Bloomberg highlight the impact the crisis is having on corporates.
CFOs preparing for revenue decline as unparalleled global recession underway
Fitch Ratings has slashed its global GDP forecasts, while a Gartner poll reveals the COVID-19 toll on corporates.
Treasurers in the spotlight to manage COVID-19 business risks
Data gathered by Bloomberg and Greenwich Associates highlights how treasury is being asked to be a critical line of corporate defence.
FCA requests delay to forthcoming announcement of preliminary financial accounts
The Coronavirus crisis is impacting firms' ability to give due consideration to disclosures.
World Federation of Exchanges weighs in on EU’s digital resilience consultation
The group has suggestions to enhance operational resilience and to improve practices across the financial services sector.
Calls for cross-sector cooperation to tackle authorised push payment fraud
UK Finance data shows APP fraud losses rose to £456m in 2019, partly driven by criminals abusing online platforms to scam victims.
COVID-19 to have significant economic impact on developing Asia
The Asian Development Bank has outlined how the virus will impact the region's economy.
Coronavirus – 10 tips for managing legal risk from global supply chain disruption
Sidley Austin has issued tips for dealing with supply chain disruption and making companies virus-fit for the future.
Euler Hermes launches application to identify export risks and opportunities
Trade Match analyses data to let users view the most dynamic and least risky destinations for exports.
DLT implementations leaving gaps in security?
A DTCC paper calls for a coordinated strategy to develop a principles-based framework for DLT-specific security risks.
Cyber risk tops concerns for US financial professionals
The 2020 AFP Risk Survey also found that organisations are better prepared to assess risk.
Customers willing to drop brands on perceived environmental impact
ING studies find consumer adoption of circular practices relies on convenience, availability and understanding of sustainable options.
Nordea economic outlook: Proceed with caution
While certain downside risks have receded, global geopolitics continues to cast a long shadow.
Mastercard opens global Intelligence and Cyber Centre in Vancouver
The new centre is designed to accelerate innovation in digital and cyber security, AI and IoT.
Top 10 investment themes for 2020
BNP Paribas' key investment themes for the year cover alternatives for low risk profile investors, global trends, and more.
US corporates rack up FX losses of US$11bn in three months
A Kyriba report identifies prolonged currency volatility as a factor in the Q3 2019 losses.
Mastercard and partners launch Priceless Planet Coalition
The coalition plans to plant 100 million trees in five years.
J.P. Morgan 2020 Business Leaders Outlook shows some optimism
Executives still see a bright future for business, but global complexity casts a shadow of uncertainty.