Strategy to build resilience in UK financial sector
by Kylene Casanova
UK financial authorities announce a strategy for improving the operational resilience of firms and financial market infrastructures
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Could biometric payment cards benefit your business?
by Kylene Casanova
Biometric payment cards are set to take off, with benefits for consumers and businesses. A white paper by Precise looks at how
How to maximise your working capital % rate returns
by Kylene Casanova
Forget MMFs and banks, instead: 1. Maximise supplier discounts; 2. Only offer discounts to your customers when economic; 3. Charge more
OECD addresses pricing of financial transactions under BEPS
by Bija Knowles
An OECD discussion draft addresses pricing of financial transactions such as treasury, intra-group loans, cash pooling, hedging
Significantly reduced financial risk from cross border trade
by Kylene Casanova
Nordea’s co-developed blockchain platform we.trade is now live with customers completing their first trades
Only 28% of UK businesses have Brexit plan
by Bija Knowles
Less than a third of UK businesses have a plan for the UK's departure from the EU - but FX and working capital must be reviewed
Financial & accounting goals for sustainable corporates
by Bija Knowles
Governance and financial reporting are some of the key areas where financial and accounting professionals can make a difference
FX risk is priority for 70% of CFOs and treasurers
by Bija Knowles
FX risk is the most significant area of concern for CFOs and treasurers according to surveys conducted by HSBC and FT Remark
BAML adds integrated biometrics to CashPro app
by Bija Knowles
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has added fingerprint and facial recognition to its cash and payments banking application
Is AI set to shake up investment bank research?
by Bija Knowles
The market for investment bank research is set for change as new regulations take effect – will artificial intelligence fill the gap?
Considering risks involved in ending Libor
by Bija Knowles
The Libor switch will bring challenges for all market participants – here are some issues facing users of Libor-based products
Is your pensioner still alive?
by Jack Large
New technologies can be the solution but………..
Huge wealth increase for world’s top 100 companies
by Bija Knowles
With the market cap of the world's 100 biggest companies up 15 per cent, should we still be talking about cost-savings and austerity?
The WSJ ignores damage late payments do to suppliers
by Bija Knowles
Delaying payments to suppliers to free up working capital is nothing new but can put smaller companies under huge pressure
Climate-related risks must be clear to investors
by Bija Knowles
Climate and environmental-related threats are exposing businesses to unpredictable operational risks – investors need to know
CFO optimism strong despite trade policy/geopolitical risks
by Bija Knowles
CFOs are optimistic about their strategic roles within their organisations and remain bullish on their companies' prospects
“That doesn’t look right”
by Jack Large
Full automation still needs experienced FTEs who understand corporate treasury, so can question BOTs, APIs, AI and outsourcing output
Do we still need traditional financial metrics?
by Bija Knowles
How is the role of traditional metrics changing with new technologies and are financial metrics used today still relevant?
FX e-trading set for new phase of innovation
by Bija Knowles
FX e-trading might be entering a new innovative phase, with intensified competition among e-trading venues
How to make payments without banking details of beneficiary
by Jack Large
Volante’s Self Service Online Portal could be the solution
Top three Brexit concerns for UK business
by Bija Knowles
Ensuring continuity of trade with EU countries, a dip in consumer demand and the declining value of sterling are three top concerns
PwC and Previse team up to accelerate roll out of cash-on-delivery for suppliers
by Jack Large
Implementation is essential step in delivering new business to business payment model
Six actions for finance sector to prepare for no-deal Brexit
by Bija Knowles
Financial institutions can't assume operations will continue as at present and must prepare now for a no-deal Brexit, says the EBA
SWIFT extends gpi to all cross border payments
by Jack Large
Small banks will be given a basic gpi service; who doesn’t like gpi?