Yellen backs ‘friend-shoring’ to bolster supply chains – Industry roundup: 21 July
by Graham Buck
Germany's Uniper nears state rescue; Australia signals more rate hikes; BNP Paribas moves into crypto custody; OS-Climate rolls out free tools
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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Higher rates and inflation spark corporate bond cancellations – Industry roundup: 19 July
by Graham Buck
South Korea advances CBDC development; Suncorp’s banking unit goes to ANZ; Three new members for BRICS?; Deutsche Bank saves Naviera Armas
China records its weakest economic growth rate in more than two years – Industry roundup: 15 July
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Haleon is demerging from GSK, rupee settlement system for international trade, U.S. inflation hits a new 41-year high of 9.1%.
Australian investors regain appetite for bonds– Industry roundup: 14 July
by Graham Buck
US dollar "will keep special status"; 20-year US government bonds shunned; BIS, IOSCO outline stablecoin rules; Starbucks closing 16 US stores
Bank of Canada hikes interest rates by a full percentage point – Industry roundup: 13 July
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Ransomware is still cybersecurity’s biggest challenge, Risk management not keeping pace with growing risks
More turbulence in China’s property sector – Industry roundup: 12 July
by Graham Buck
Investors desert emerging market bonds; Hong Kong "risks losing hub status"; Euro nears parity with the dollar; Kuwait-Bahrain US$11.6bn bank union
Preparing for and monitoring unexpected events: Leading practices in corporate treasury - OpenTreasury Podcast #44
by Kylene Casanova
Bracing for unexpected events is, in its essence, a strategic organizational exercise. Pushpendra Mehta & Craig Jeffery discuss key insights.
Renminbi gains ground as reserve currency – Industry roundup: 7 July
by Graham Buck
NPCI plans alternative to SWIFT; Bank of England commodities alert; TS2 platform progresses; Germany’s Enercon gets €500m lifeline
Further volatility expected for commodities – Industry roundup: 5 July
by Graham Buck
Ireland "vulnerable" on corporate tax; Caution sees corporate fundraising slip; Three Arrows Capital saga continues; Australia hikes rate a third time
EU agrees regulation of crypto assets – Industry roundup: 4 July
by Graham Buck
Italy’s borrowing costs rise; European corporate bond distress; BIS softer stance on Bitcoin; Vauld suspends trading
Leveraged banks endure severe stress scenario – Industry roundup: 01 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
BNP Paribas exits the commodity finance business, leveraged banks endure severe stress scenario, Sanctioned Russia provides opportunities.
Pandemic boosted digital payments, says World Bank – Industry roundup: 30 June
by Graham Buck
China seeks longer yuan trading hours, Diageo, Michelin join Russia exodus, Celent on ISO20022 speed bumps, Tencent joins the metaverse.
BIS cautions on higher interest rate fallout – Industry roundup: 28 June
by Graham Buck
KPMG launches metaverse platform for staff, Liquidity boost for Saudi banks, Forex hedging costs hit Korea insurers, Suncorp mulls sale of banking arm
Leading practices part 13: Preparing for and monitoring unexpected events
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Important principles to help treasury brace for uncertain events.
Yellen confident of global unity on corporate tax – Industry roundup: 21 June
by Graham Buck
India to scale-up SWIFT alternative; UK plans buy-now-pay-later rules; Bangladesh considers CBDCs; EU standards for green bonds queried
Chain reaction as Bitcoin drops below $20k – Industry roundup: 20 June
by Kylene Casanova
As Bitcoin battled to hold above a crucial level on Monday, the cryptocurrency market was on edge
$900 million blunder could worsen – Industry roundup: 17 June
by Kylene Casanova
Citigroup's payment error to Revlon Inc. lenders surfaced in the cosmetics giant's bankruptcy in less than a day.
Disruptive and damaging cyberattacks - TREASURY NEWS - OpenTreasury Podcast #39
by Kylene Casanova
Podcast reviewing the latest treasury news and developments.
ISO 20022: preparing for staggered implementation – Industry roundup: 16 June
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rates by 0.25%; DHL sees continuing supply chain problems; Crypto concerns hit Three Arrow Capital; Cyber insurers hike rates
Messaging networks: Leading practices part 12
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Important characteristics to consider when selecting financial messaging networks
Binance temporarily pauses Bitcoin withdrawals – Industry roundup: 14 June
by Graham Buck
Jamaica moves ahead with CBDC; UK trade finance bank launches; Standard Chartered extends China range; Modulr-Ripple extends partnership to Remessa
US regulatory progress for crypto – Industry roundup: 9 June
by Graham Buck
US Treasury ban on Russian debt; Bridgewater bearish on corporate bonds; Citi adds to Asia and tech teams; Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike
Widening sanctions hit Russia’s debt servicing – Industry roundup: 7 June
by Graham Buck
India buys more cheap Russian oil; we.trade platform faces insolvency; Singapore Trade Data Exchange launches; Crypto advances in Dubai
Potential insolvency – Industry roundup: 6 June
by Kylene Casanova
Neobank, Varo, Switzerland amends liquidity rules, Japan's Stablecoin Act, JP Morgan and fintech OmniLatam alliance.