Global growth predicted to decelerate, but no risk of recession in the short term
by Ben Poole
Santander Wealth Management estimates show global growth of 3%, as long as current geopolitical uncertainties are clarified.
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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UK regulators assess operational resilience in financial services
by Ben Poole
A shared policy summary explores new requirements to strengthen operational resilience in the financial services sector.
SmartStream partners with Union Systems to meet demand for East and West Africa
by Ben Poole
The two companies will support organisations in their digitisation strategies of post-trade environments.
Deloitte’s 2019 Global Corporate Treasury Survey finds increasing concern over lagging systems
by Ben Poole
Visibility of data is also far more of a strategic challenge than two years ago.
OCBC Bank and Standard Chartered complete Singapore’s first OIS trade based on SORA
by Ben Poole
The overnight indexed swap (OIS) derivatives transaction used the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) as interest rate benchmark.
Statistics show trade tensions impacting Australian business conditions
by Ben Poole
Business activity softened in October, according to early data from CBA.
Industry research explores what the 2025 treasurer will look like
by Ben Poole
Journeys to Treasury explores how treasurers can leverage best practices and new technologies to become a strategic business partner.
Deloitte poll shows ethics frameworks lagging behind as AI use in risk management increases
by Ben Poole
Only 21.1% of those surveyed said their organisation had an ethical framework in place for AI use in risk and compliance.
Asia’s finance professionals identify potential global recession as top business risk
by Ben Poole
The J.P. Morgan survey saw nearly one-third (30%) select global recession as their main worry.
Enhancing efficiency through innovative technology a top priority for treasurers
by Ben Poole
The poll from SAP's Conference for Treasury Management highlight where treasurers are in the digital transformation journey.
Visa digitises insurance claims payouts for businesses and individuals
by Ben Poole
The card company is collaborating with clients and partners through Visa Direct to reduce the time and cost of disbursement processes.
Access to funding top priority for corporate treasurers, according to Finastra research
by Ben Poole
Report reveals current challenges and identifies the digital treasury ecosystem of the future, with an open platform model likely.
JCRA releases whitepaper on deal-contingent hedging
by Ben Poole
Paper examines how the instrument is growing in popularity for a variety of hedging activities.
Treasurers looking to new FX risk mitigation strategies, survey finds
by Ben Poole
To minimise FX losses, executives are reviewing formulas to balance Cash Flow at Risk and Earnings at Risk.
US banking giants edge closer to merger
by Graham Buck
A proposed deal to combine BB&T and SunTrust Banks cleared a further regulatory hurdle this week
ForgeRock releases open banking and PSD2 accelerators
by Graham Buck
The management software identity and access software specialist is accompanying the launch with an on-demand webinar
Equals Group agrees ‘global relationship’ with Citigroup
by Graham Buck
The renamed payment services provider will team up with Citi Commercial Bank to enhance the product offering and heighten efficiencies
More Apac treasury teams involved in digital strategy
by Graham Buck
But many CFOs and corporate treasurers still see it as more the responsibility of their tech colleagues, a DBS Bank survey finds
Russia’s finance ministry ‘seeks delay of Basel III reforms’
by Graham Buck
Finance minister Anton Siluanov wants Russia's central bank to hold off requiring banks to boost their capital buffers, says Reuters
Europe move on deforestation may impact on supply chains
by Graham Buck
The European Commission has signalled action to protect and restore the world’s forests, which are home to 80% of biodiversity on land
Apple supplier IQE explores new Asian supply chains
by Graham Buck
The chipmaker says that its supply chains worldwide have been reviewed in response to escalating US-China trade tensions
China’s regulator targets supply chain finance fraud
by Graham Buck
Recent cases involving allegations of fraud have persuaded the CBIRC that tighter controls are needed
ETFs “are no Harry Potter product”, claims industry
by Graham Buck
The European Systematic Risk Board (ESRB) warned that exchange traded funds pose a possible systemic risk to the financial system
KPMG partners on blockchain for telecom settlements
by Graham Buck
The Big Four accounting firm is pooling resources with a trio of tech giants, TOMIA, Microsoft and R3, on the initiative