M&A uncertainty fails to slow ESG due diligence - Industry roundup: 15 July
by Ben Poole
Anglo American and Bahrain Steel complete eBL transaction for Bahrain imports; Billtrust and Visa to extend B2B payments network collaboration.
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US inflation data primes markets for September rate cut - Industry roundup: 12 July
by Ben Poole
UK GDP ticked up in May; Retail investors bearish on both S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100; BofA adds intelligent transaction search to banking platform.
Japan‘s chipmakers plan US$30 billion investment in semiconductors – Industry roundup: 11 July
by Graham Buck
UK launches £7.3bn Wealth Fund; Aramco resumes USD-denominated bonds; Banks enjoyed record profits in 2023; HSBC to reshape investment banking
BIS aims to better monitor developments in global value chains - Industry roundup: 10 July
by Ben Poole
CFO and CEO views differ on sustainability and cost management; Basel Committee consults on principles for sound third-party risk management.
Client pain points and rising budgets driving payments modernization in banks
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Market perspective and three major customer pain points are influencing payments modernisation spending and allocation plans in banks worldwide.
More companies use AI for supply chain management – Industry roundup: 9 July
by Graham Buck
French election “ends pro-business agendaʺ; South Africa to change ETF payments; RBI joins Project Nexus; Ireland's tax windfall continues
Data confirms UK out of technical recession - TREASURY NEWS #134
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta and Ben Poole discuss trade finance, UK economy, Brazil's rare earths, and Southeast Asia's supply chains.
All business sectors show growth worldwide for first time in nearly three years - Industry roundup: 8 July
by Ben Poole
The EBA starts dialogue with banks on the 2025 EU-wide stress test methodology; Can the US rally continue?; CredAble publishes treasury report.
June confirms record six months for equity fund inflows - Industry roundup: 5 July
by Ben Poole
Disclosure framework and capital standard for banks’ cryptoasset exposures approved; UAE targets “zero bureaucracy” in the financial sector.
Hong Kong and France join forces on CBDCs – Industry roundup: 4 July
by Graham Buck
EIB funds North Sea wind farm; MSCI and Moody’s form ESG partnership; New facility to boost Africa trade; SMBC Aviation Capital raises US$1.5 billion
Global manufacturing input cost inflation accelerates to 16-month high - Industry roundup: 3 July
by Ben Poole
Project Nexus completes blueprint; Mashreq unveils API-enabled instant payments service for corporates; Basware integrates Amazon Business.
Mastercard Transforms Its AP Process Worldwide Through Its Partnership with Boost Payment Solutions
by CTM News Team
Boost Payment Solutions and Mastercard partnered to streamline global supplier payments using commercial cards.
Rise in staffing, tech deals, and equity financing signals M&A deals uptick
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Optimism for M&A growth is driven by hiring trends, a rise in tech deals, increased private equity financing, and anticipated interest rate declines.
KPMG predicts upturn for UK economy – Industry roundup: 2 July
by Graham Buck
IFRS and IFC partner on sustainability; China’s PBOC plans to borrow bonds; BlackRock pays US$3.22bn for Preqin; Greece introduces six-day workweek
Trade finance to play substantial role in tokenised real-world assets market by 2034 - Industry roundup: 1 July
by Ben Poole
BdF and HKMA unlock CBDC cross-border opportunities; UK business confidence fell back in June; How India became the world's emerging services factor.
GenAI’s most immediate impact is explaining forecast and budget variances - Industry roundup: 28 June
by Ben Poole
Central banks told to prepare for AI’s profound impact; UK out of recession; Raiffeisen taps Surecomp to enhance trade finance customer experience.
VW shares electric dreams with Rivian – Industry roundup: 27 June
by Graham Buck
US big banks pass Fed's stress test; ECB turns down new euro members; 'Great Resignation' continues, says PwC; Australia's inflation higher
CFOs want tech-savvy successors with operational experience - Industry roundup: 26 June
by Ben Poole
Competition fuels innovation in corporate bond new issuance process; International vendors that simplify invoicing are in high demand.
Treasury job openings across the globe: Apply now!
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury executives seeking new opportunities, or a career move may like to tidy up their résumés or CVs and apply for these positions.
Southeast Asia is favourite base for diversified supply chains – Industry roundup: 25 June
by Graham Buck
UK Labour government ʺcould borrow more”; BBVA plans German digital bank; Crime spike in cashless Sweden; China presses for lower card fees
Escalating debt and rising DSO impeding growth for US companies
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Corporate America’s $13.7 trillion debt load and growing missed customer payments are putting a strain on the bottom lines of US companies.
Eurozone recovery slows - Industry roundup: 24 June
by Ben Poole
Nordic banks scolded for payments infrastructure deficiencies; Goldman Sachs raises S&P 500 forecast; Tata secures US$250m sustainability-linked loan.
Notable types of payment fraud treasurers and CFOs should watch - TREASURY NEWS #133
by CTM News Team
This podcast covers payment fraud, AI mismanagement, Citi's real-time funding, and global supply chains.
Bank of England maintains 5.25% interest rate - Industry roundup: 21 June
by Ben Poole
Swiss National Bank lowers policy rate to 1.25%; Treasury4 joins U.S. Bank marketplace network; Bloomberg to offer CSRD data.