SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity adds key embedded partner: SWIFT
by Jack Large
SAP users now have full multi-bank connectivity via host-to-host AND/OR SWIFT network
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Borrowing with confidence via alternatives
by Matt McQuillan , Managing Director, C2FO
While the UK’s small businesses are increasingly reluctant to borrow from high street banks, demand for alternative forms of finance is growing steadily
Liquidity pressures ease in corporate bond market
by Bija Knowles
A study by Greenwich Associates found that liquidity is finally improving for corporate bond investors, at least for smaller trades
SWIFT introduces universal real-time payment tracking
by Jack Large
gpi Tracker extended to all payment messages and new end-to-end tracking reference coming in November
European treasury associations join forces with EACT
by Bija Knowles
The European Association of Corporate Treasurers has enlarged its membership to include members of Austrian and Romanian treasury associations
Global banks dominate cash and corporate services in Asia
by Bija Knowles
Greenwich Associates has named HSBC, Standard Chartered and Citi as the most popular banks for corporate banking and corporate cash management for large companies in Asia
Is the EU reporting framework fit for purpose? Have your say
by Bija Knowles
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on public reporting by companies – calling for input from stakeholders, including large companies, employees and SMEs
Can corporate tax measures tackle Australia’s black economy deficit?
by Bija Knowles
The Australian Taxation Office could stand to gain as much as AU$5 billion a year by enforcing corporate tax measures to crack down on the black economy, says a study by KPMG
Effective and efficient vendor risk management is crucial
by Jack Large
Many solutions available which do you choose? Dedicated service or BELLIN’s new Verify-Your-Supplier feature?
Data is key challenge in preparing for new lease accounting – Deloitte poll
by Bija Knowles
Only a fifth of companies are fully prepared for new lease accounting standards, due to come into effect for US publicly traded companies from January 2019, according to a study by Deloitte
Debt mountain for SMEs(1) generates self destructive behaviour
by Jack Large
SMEs are cutting marketing, new equipment, inventory and hiring new employees to survive as late payments impact
No new regulation of cryptocurrencies, for now – is regtech the answer?
by Bija Knowles
The Chairman of the G20's Financial Stability Board has ruled out introducing new regulations for cryptocurrencies – at least for now. Is regtech the answer to reducing risks as crypto-assets evolve?
Corporates: “banks join this KYC platform”
by Jack Large
Confidence in the platforms is growing as reality hits
Digital bond trading volumes driven by MiFID II
by Bija Knowles
MiFID II is driving digitalisation in the corporate bond markets, with more than half of investment-grade corporate cash bond trading volume now conducted electronically in Europe
Think strategically to improve climate-related risk reporting
by Bija Knowles
Companies are identifying climate-related risks and opportunities but they are not taking strategic action to tackle those risks
Navigating tax compliance’s complex transition to digital
by Bija Knowles
If your tax colleagues seem stressed, spare a thought, as they are “under pressure like never before”, according to the 2018 European Tax Technology Survey by Thomson Reuters
New LIBOR is coming …. Slowly… in testing mode
by Jack Large
ICE Benchmark Administration to publish test data for the evolution of the new ICE LIBOR on 17 March 2018
Beware potential risks in big data
by Bija Knowles
Big data enables far more detailed, tailored analysis of performance, behaviour and markets – but what are the potential risks? A report highlights some of the dangers – as well as the benefits
How much tax should corporations pay?
by Bija Knowles
Corporation tax in the UK has fallen to 19 per cent – but the other side of the coin is a society that has cut spending for hospitals and schools. An IPPR report suggests raising CIT to 24 per cent. Do you agree?
EC’s four steps to tackle NPLs
by Bija Knowles
The European Commission has proposed a package of measures to tackle non-performing loans in the European banking sector and prevent possible build-up in future
Business welcomes UK resolve to end late payment crisis
by Bija Knowles
The Spring Statement brought some good news for UK businesses as Chancellor Philip Hammond promised a review on how to stop the problem of late payments
EPC launches consultation on SCT, SCT Inst and SDD
by Bija Knowles
The European Payments Council has launched a public consultation on possible modifications to four of its payment schemes
Impact of digital currencies on payments, financial stability and monetary policy
by Bija Knowles
What are the implications of digital currencies for the general public or digital currencies just for financial institutions? A BIS report looks at impacts on financial stability and monetary policy
Lack of analytics skills hampers internal audit
by Bija Knowles
When it comes to internal audit, technology makes all the difference: 75 per cent of internal audit teams with a strong technology and talent focus contribute significant value to their organisations