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.
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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.
Automation and AI top finance leaders’ investment agenda - Weekly roundup: 29 July
by Ben Poole
Lloyds and Maersk deliver 100% accuracy with structured data trade trial; EY upgrades UK GDP forecast but warns on weak outlook.
Tariff turbulence triggers cash flow strain and supply chain risk
by Ben Poole
US businesses are facing rising costs, late supplier payments and a growing risk of fraud as they scramble to manage the fallout from trade tariffs.
Treasury News Recap (June-July 2025)
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Key treasury updates: Enterprise AI platform, direct T-bill trading, higher RTP limit, API-powered payment connectivity, and tail spend management.
37% of CFOs pause capital spending as economic uncertainty bites - Weekly roundup: 22 July
by Ben Poole
Germany-China trade trial slashes document time; SS&C to acquire Calastone; EU sets AI code of practice in motion as CFOs eye future compliance.
What Treasury Must Know About FBAR Compliance—and How to Master the Process
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Reporting foreign bank and financial accounts is critical for corporate treasury and finance. Master FBAR filing through expert guidance and insights.
Boost: Virtual Cards & Payments Automation in B2B - TREASURY NEWS #155
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta meets with Rebecca Schultz, Chief Marketing Officer at Boost Payment Solutions, to discuss payments automation and the growing import