Indian treasurers turn to AI as automation tops investment agenda - Weekly roundup: 23 September
by Ben Poole
AI could lift global trade nearly 40% by 2040; UK leads European fintech revival; EBA outlines roadmap for OCT Inst adoption.
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Generative AI and Agentic AI: Set to Reshape the Future of Treasury
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Generative and Agentic AI are poised to transform treasury, improving efficiency, reducing errors, boosting analytics, and enabling smarter decisions.
Trump in UK as Fed trims rates and BoE stays put
by Ben Poole
The Fed delivered its first interest rate cut of 2025, while the BoE opted to hold rates steady at 4%.
Swift tests AI blueprint for cross-border fraud prevention - Weekly roundup: 16 September
by Ben Poole
Dollar turbulence drives fund manager FX hedging boom; China to accelerate semiconductor investment; Four-step approach for CFOs managing layoffs.
Treasury cash forecasting: Rising expectations, growing complexity, AI’s promise
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Corporate treasury cash forecasting faces growing expectations and challenges; AI adoption enables accuracy and actionable insights.
Three near-term AI priorities for CFOs
by Ben Poole
Gartner’s latest research suggests finance leaders should concentrate on three areas that will have the most immediate and transformational impact.
Soft US jobs data sharpen debate over Fed’s next move - Weekly roundup: 9 September
by Ben Poole
AFP Pinnacle Awards nominees revealed; Banks boost tech spend as competition heats up; Investors retreat from equities as MMFs surge.
GenAI supercharges socially engineered fraud—silos amplify it
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
GenAI-driven socially engineered fraud thrives where silos exist, using gaps between finance and security teams to launch frequent, damaging attacks.
Global economic growth at 14-month high in August
by Ben Poole
The rate of global economic expansion accelerated for the fourth month in a row in August, with output rising at the quickest pace since June 2024.
Applying AI in treasury: Practical uses and preparation for success
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Strategic Treasurer’s AI eBook outlines practical applications, a preparation roadmap, and practices to help treasury teams manage AI effectively.
Corporate hedge ratios surge as firms grapple with FX volatility - Weekly roundup: 2 September
by Ben Poole
Eight forces to reshape corporate finance by 2030; Ant, StanChart and Swift trial ISO 20022-backed bank-to-wallet payments.
US growth heats up while Europe and UK tread carefully
by Ben Poole
Private sector growth in August 2025 picked up across major developed economies.
Standards rise but doubts linger in UK sustainability loan market - Weekly roundup: 26 August
by Ben Poole
Asda launches sustainable supply chain finance; Pakistan unveils digital payments boost; US Treasury seeks feedback on stablecoin oversight.
Cross-border payments: The new battleground for fintechs
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Cross-border payments are booming, but inefficiencies remain. Fintechs, free from legacy systems, are primed to deliver faster, cheaper solutions.
Mind the gap: US treasurers lose ground on cash discipline
by Ben Poole
Companies across North America are facing renewed working capital pressures, including deteriorating cash flow metrics and longer payment cycles.
On-chain Treasury repo executed with USDC collateral - Weekly roundup: 19 August
by Ben Poole
UK consumer sentiment rises after BoE rate cut; Credit markets adapt as issuance soars; Manchester United scores payments deal with Sokin.
Corporate treasury’s 2025 crypto turning point ignited by stablecoins
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury is set to adopt cryptocurrencies, starting with stablecoins—spurred by their benefits and the U.S. government’s enactment of the GENIUS Act.
Investor risk appetite wanes as macro and political tensions rise
by Ben Poole
Investor confidence slipped sharply in August over concerns about valuations, tariffs and the broader economic outlook.
UK investors turn away from US equities - Weekly roundup: 12 August
by Ben Poole
J.P. Morgan integrates supply chain finance with Oracle; ISO 20022 adoption advances cross-border real-time payments; Hong Kong sees digital SCF pilot
Can you spot a deepfake? 5 telltale signs treasury and payments teams must know
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
As deepfake attacks soar, treasury and payments teams must recognize 5 key signs to detect intelligent forgeries and prevent massive financial losses.
BoE cuts rates to 4% as growth falters and inflation picture shifts
by Ben Poole
In a closely split decision, the BoE made its third rate cut in the past 12 months.
Insights that deserve a closer look by corporate treasury teams through 2025
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Four key insights for treasury that deserve more attention—top supply chain risk, data security issues, security training gaps, and CTP designation.
Euro area borrowing costs eased in June - Weekly roundup: 5 August
by Ben Poole
UK business confidence highest in a decade; Commodity prices remain subdued; Indonesian CFOs focus on capital efficiency, AI and ESG.
Global growth divides as Eurozone steadies, UK cools and US powers ahead
by Ben Poole
The latest Flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) surveys show how trade policy shifts and cost pressures are influencing business conditions.