How will IFRS 9 change hedge accounting for corporates?
by Kylene Casanova
Seven out of 10 finance teams say that they have or will implement new hedging strategies as a result of IFRS 9, which will replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments
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In fraud & corruption, organisations prone to believe ‘alternative facts’
by Kylene Casanova
Study finds large disconnect between perception and reality of fraud in most organisations
EBA Clearing adds EBICS connectivity option for instant payment system
by Kylene Casanova
Expands connectivity options so participants can use SIANet or EBICS to connect to the new pan-European real-time payment infrastructure from November 2017 on – other options may follow later
2017 is key year for access to UK payment systems
by Kylene Casanova
2017 could be a key year for access to payment systems in the UK, with up to 10 new providers seeking to gain access to the interbank payment system
Blockchain momentum gathers as supply chain product due by end of 2017
by Kylene Casanova
Technology firm IBM and shipping company Maersk have teamed up to produce a logistics platform based on blockchain for the global freight industry
Top 10 actions for selecting an effective TMS solution
by Ken Lillie , Founder, Lillie Associates
Ken Lillie, of Lillie Associates, brings all his years of experience in treasury management systems to show what is needed to select the ‘right’ TMS for your company
PSD2 and jargon explained
by Kylene Casanova
European Payments Council infographic shows why Payment Services Directive (PSD2) was created, the main changes, who is who, possible roles, and the likely calendar. It will change your life
Vienna Initiative: boost to capital markets in central & Eastern Europe
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has announced an initiative to strengthen capital markets in central, Eastern and South-eastern Europe, to boost financing and investment in the region
Four ways to improve rational decision-making and forecasting
by Kylene Casanova
Getting the right cash flow data and using the right systems is part of the key to successful cash forecasting and decision-making but these soft skills will enhance treasury forecasting
Block chain technology acceptance grows as BIS endorses & China adopts SCF system
by Kylene Casanova
Three reports shows progress and why DLT is expected to be mainstream within 10 years
Does growth of multi-channel payment systems providers threaten bank dominance?
by Kylene Casanova
Game changing services from Optal - who are to acquire B2B payments business Invapay - to provide comprehensive B2B payments ‘pay anyone, anywhere' capabilities and Adyen’s omnichannel payments = a threat?
79% of corporates: winning new business has priority over any breach of regulations
by Kylene Casanova
Thomson Reuters survey on the level of company risk from third party suppliers reveals disturbing stats for the USA including belief that “unlikely to be prosecuted if we breach regulations”
4 reasons why FATCA is here to stay
by Kylene Casanova
There's renewed energy in the ongoing campaign to repeal the US foreign tax law. But two global tax experts from PwC and Deloitte say it's unlikely that FATCA will be repealed
Good versus bad cash flow forecasting
by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce
Cashforce explore the success factors in making accurate & efficient cash forecasts
Are your suppliers serious about sustainability and risk management?
by Kylene Casanova
Half of global suppliers are taking climate change seriously and are incorporating climate targets into their business strategy. But more needs to be done to engage partners within the supply chain
Creative and flexible payment system solutions open up new markets and users
by Kylene Casanova
WORKING CAPITAL FLEXIBILITY = FUTURE OF PAYMENT SYSTEMS: Invapay enable companies to use the delayed payment facility in the payment card schemes + linking to other working capital platforms and FX solutions
Cash flow management in your pocket
by Kylene Casanova
The use of mobiles for banking and buying is set to grow, so corporate treasurers in the e-commerce sector should stay on top new payments innovations – and markets
Citi’s latest treasury diagnostics raise concerns on treasury department practices
by Kylene Casanova
“Given today's changing market conditions and dynamics, the question is whether those who are maintaining the status quo can really afford to continue to do so.”
Why non-GAAP measures are keeping the IASB awake at night
by Kylene Casanova
Almost all public companies use non-GAAP earnings measures but there is a need to rationalise their use to avoid bad practice
Mastercard Periodic Table of Payment Elements shows how all comes together
by Kylene Casanova
Infographic shows how payment devices & interface, payment methods, transaction flow, payment players and security combine in todays payment solutions
4 soft skills treasurers will need to compete in an automated workplace
by Kylene Casanova
No one likes to think they could be replaced by a computer or algorithm but the huge pressure on corporates to be efficient and automated means that many financial jobs will eventually disappear
How to be magnetic and compelling on social media to attract best treasury talent
by Kylene Casanova
Adam Gordon, CEO of Social Media Search discusses the techniques and technologies to ensure great corporate treasury people will want to join your team
New version of SEPA card rules to ease IFR compliance
by Kylene Casanova
Following a high volume of feedback, version 8.0 of the SEPA rules for payment cards has been published, improving user experience and transparency in the card payments process in Europe
As financial services embrace DLT, what are the risks and weakest links?
by Kylene Casanova
While distributed ledger technology promises a securer and more transparent way to pay and transact, any system is only as strong as its weakest link. So what are the risks of DLT networks?