Industry roundup: 8 December
by Kylene Casanova
Innovative solutions reaching APAC, global, digital, cross-border payment connectivity, enhanced digital chargeback data between merchants and client
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Industry roundup: 7 December
by Graham Buck
More cyber risk insurance captives expected in 2022; Standard Chartered Tanzania opens digital branch; Standard Bank sweet on AfCFTA’s potential
Russia sanctions could include disconnection from SWIFT
by Graham Buck
The US warns that major economic penalties will follow if Putin pushes ahead with a military escalation in Ukraine
Non-banks need higher capital, liquidity buffers says BIS
by Graham Buck
The Basel-based Bank for International Settlements warns that investment funds could destabilise finance in times of crisis, such as Covid
Industry roundup: 6 December
by Kylene Casanova
Final countdown for LIBOR is approaching, Cloudwing and Finastra’s Fusion Summit create treasury solution, banking tech, and digital transformation
Confronting a “VUCA” world: Themes from AFP 2021
by Kylene Casanova
The AFP 2021 keynote speakers engaged with the new world we find ourselves in with authentic, realistic recognition of what is happening
Industry roundup: 3 December
by Kylene Casanova
Deutsche Bank and Merck India partner on a state-of-the-art treasury system, settlement Discipline Regime (SDR) to take effect
Industry roundup: 2 December
by Graham Buck
Standard Chartered US$100m fund targets Gulf markets; Square changes name to Block; User testing starts for T2; Verto joins forces with Banking Circle
Industry roundup: 1 December
by Kylene Casanova
Revolutionizing payment solutions in Indonesia, South Korea and Worldline enhance cross-border payment transactions, South Africa joins ecommerce game
Surprising lessons from the ESG frontline
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
PrimaDollar Worker App moves into pilot across Asia. Feedback from the industry is interesting and important
Industry roundup: 30 November
by Graham Buck
Report predicts open banking market to grow 28% to US$15bn in 2021; New trade finance vision outlined by the ICC; Wise partners with Fruugo
The Bank of London launches today
by Graham Buck
The Bank of London, the UK’s sixth principal clearing bank has been four years in development and has a US$1.1bn valuation
Industry roundup: 29 November
by Kylene Casanova
UnionPay and Razer Merchant Services partner to enable pay by QR code in Malaysia, Japan’s outlook of issuance of digital yen by FY2022, and more
OpenTreasury #8 - AI Market Predictions, Australia’s Working Capital Outlook & Insurers View on Climate Risk
by Kylene Casanova
Host Jack Large sits down with Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, to explore important treasury developments from the last couple
ECB updates oversight of electronic payments
by Graham Buck
Cryptocurrency services and stablecoins will come within the European Central Bank’s broader payments regulatory framework
Further work needed on supply chains, warns McKinsey
by Graham Buck
Companies have only partly addressed the weaknesses exposed by Covid-19, suggests the consultancy
Industry roundup: 25 November
by Graham Buck
Deutsche Bank adds SWIFT Beneficiary Account Validation; Hong Kong-listed China government bond ETFs in demand; Fitch warns Qatari banks vulnerable
Best treasury practices to stay ahead in evolving times
by Kylene Casanova
A guide accompanying the ACT International Treasury Peer Review
Industry roundup: 24 November
by Kylene Casanova
BNPL transactions heighten risk of fraud, KeyBank buys B2B fintech company, international trade is forecasted to grow by 70%
Product recalls still high in Europe: Sedgwick
by Graham Buck
New and changing regulation, increased scrutiny of environmental and sustainability practices and widespread operational challenges are cited
US sees easing of supply chain problems
by Graham Buck
Reports highlight six recent more positive developments
Industry roundup: 23 November
by Graham Buck
smartTrade buys FX SaaS provider TickTrade; Estonia the latest to welcome Bitcoin; Open Banking Exchange links with Brankas
Industry roundup: 22 November
by Kylene Casanova
AI market to reach $360 billion by 2028, First Plus Asset Management selects fund administration through BNP Paribas, a multi-speed approach to bus...
Industry roundup: 19 November
by Kylene Casanova
Banks to report hacks within 36 hours in US, regulatory compliance affects the progress of digital transformation, and pandemic risks reduced