Half of firms adjust hurdle rates as market risks rise - Weekly roundup: 17 March
by Ben Poole
85% of corporates plan to use non-bank lenders; Treasurers eye growing role for renminbi; Suppliers prioritise liquidity as payment delays worsen.
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AI-driven voice fraud poses a multimillion-dollar risk to organizations
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
AI-driven voice fraud is rising fast. Cloned calls can trigger multimillion-dollar payment fraud, pushing treasury teams to rethink security controls.
War clouds improving global business outlook as supply chains rebound
by Ben Poole
Firms entered 2026 with improving confidence and strengthening manufacturing demand, but war in the Middle East now threatens supply chains.
Five lessons from recent WARS to fortify corporate treasury against future conflict
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
As the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran and the Ukraine war continue, treasurers can apply lessons from today’s battles to prepare for future shocks.
Iran strikes push oil higher and raise inflation risks - Weekly roundup: 10 March
by Ben Poole
Swift rolls out framework to speed up cross-border retail payments; Nearly half of banks lagging on ISO 20022 readiness.
If the U.S.–Israel war with Iran widens: Risks for corporates
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
A wider U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran could jolt energy and shipping, revive inflation risks, escalate cyber threats, and boost gold and the dollar.
88% of corporates hedge FX as volatility hits profits
by Ben Poole
Firms are adjusting hedge ratios, extending hedge tenors and investing in automation to navigate currency volatility.
German Economic Outlook for 2026: A Fragile Recovery Amid Structural Headwinds
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Modest German GDP growth, easing inflation, and steady ECB rates shape 2026—key indicators that treasury and finance leaders must prepare for now.
Embedded ERP AI to cut financial close times 30% by 2028 - Weekly roundup: 3 March
by Ben Poole
Japanese equities jump 13.8% as election boosts sentiment; Diverging rate paths cloud global easing outlook; US business owners upbeat.
10 payments effectiveness metrics every corporate treasurer should track in uncertain times
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Examine ten vital metrics to strengthen payments effectiveness amid challenging times, helping treasurers reduce risk and ensure reliable outcomes.
Treasury adapts as AI and tariffs reshape supply chains
by Ben Poole
Corporate supply chain strategies are being reshaped by higher funding costs, tariff uncertainty and a more fragmented geopolitical landscape.
4 Ways to Strategically Manage Cash Flow
by CTM News Team
Discover how finance leaders are tackling today’s cash flow challenges with strategic tools and insights to improve visibility, stability, and growth.
Treasury AI ambitions stall as data gaps slow rollout - Weekly roundup: 24 February
by Ben Poole
UK businesses upbeat on home market despite rising costs; Secured finance market passes $12 trillion; Fragmented data hampers payments operations.
The AI insights treasurers, CFOs, and CEOs need for 2026
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
AI is moving fast. These six insights highlight what treasurers, CFOs, and CEOs must get right in payments, risk, data, and governance in 2026.
Corporates move to rebuild hedges after costly 2025
by Ben Poole
Treasurers are moving back toward currency protection after a year of sharp swings in major currencies and mounting losses from unhedged exposures.
CFO budgets pivot to growth and AI - Weekly roundup: 17 February
by Ben Poole
AI use near universal across FIs; Spending data reveals economic shock of cyberattacks; UK selects HSBC platform for digital gilt pilot.
Treasury News Recap (December 2025-January 2026)
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Key treasury updates: reconciliation automation, agentic commerce, ISO 20022 adaptation, AI forecasting gains, payment trends, and digitisation gaps.
Europe pushes for payment sovereignty
by Ben Poole
A new MoU plans seamless cross-border payments across Europe by 2027 by linking existing national solutions through a shared interoperability layer.
Corporates tighten capital allocation despite stronger balance sheets - Weekly roundup: 10 February
by Ben Poole
Cost control and AI top finance agendas for 2026; Fed likely to hold rates as policy outlook shifts; Inflation fears push Australia to raise rates.
Interview with Dr. Buddha Nepal, Head of Security at Boost Payment Solutions
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Boost Payment Solutions embeds security at the core of B2B payments, using proactive, layered controls to safeguard clients against evolving threats.
Firmer output meets cautious hiring in January PMIs
by Ben Poole
Global economic activity shows a modest but broad-based improvement at the start of 2026.
B2B Interchange 101: Leveraging Data to Optimize Cost of Card Acceptance
by CTM News Team
Learn how B2B interchange works and how data can reduce card acceptance costs.
Treasury complexity is quietly tying up working capital - Weekly roundup: 3 February
by Ben Poole
GTreasury’s Ripple rebrand goes live; AI and digital finance raise financial stability risks; Why 2026 could be a standout year for markets and M&A.
A New Payments Security Challenge: Executives’ Personal Digital Lives
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Cybercriminals are targeting treasury and payments executives at home, using personal devices to launch fraud, deepfakes, and enterprise breaches.