Why we need to re-purpose, not reinvent, business standards for DLT
by Kylene Casanova
SWIFT has published a paper that investigates the application of business standards to distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts (SC).
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Cash still cheapest at point of sale but loses transaction dominance in UK: now only 47%
by Kylene Casanova
Contactless hastens cash decline - BRC Payments Survey - as debit cards become main payment method in the UK
Lack of real-time data plagues cash managers
by Kylene Casanova
The biggest challenge for corporate treasurers is a lack of real-time data and reliance on manual processes, according to a survey of 200 global treasury professionals.
Who to collaborate with to prevent fraud? Who should you tell when you’ve been hacked?
by Kylene Casanova
Fraud incident every 15 seconds in the UK shows the need for collaborative initiatives - but with whom? And how do you tell shareholders and authorities that you’ve had a cyber attack?
How blockchain will be used in financial services
by Kylene Casanova
Research by Finextra and Epam looks at some of the current projects using blockchain to improve cross-border transfers, trade transactions as well as data and customer identity management.
New financial standards for DLT, Internet of Things
by Kylene Casanova
With SIBOS taking place next week in Geneva, here is a look at the current state of international financial messaging standards and their future applications.
Two factor biometric authentication is essential to survive fraud tsunami
by Kylene Casanova
Survey shows that in corporate treasury department biometrics will be welcomed but staff prefer/expect two factor authentication
“Markets recovered quickly from shock of Brexit vote” - BIS Quarterly Review
by Kylene Casanova
Financial markets have recovered quickly from the shock of the Brexit vote, partly due to actions by central banks, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
Bank of England to build new RTGS system
by Kylene Casanova
The Bank of England plans to comprehensively rebuild its real-time gross settlement (RTGS) technology platform by 2020
The key question in e-commerce: “What level of fraud do you have appetite for?”
by Kylene Casanova
FICO show how to achieve the appropriate balance to avoid losing customers as you control fraud
Two ways PSD2 will rock the payments boat
by Kylene Casanova
PSD2 is set to change the payments industry in two key ways. Corporates need to keep up with customer expectations as well as with what they should expect from their own banking partners.
ESAs debate consumer protection in financial services
by Kylene Casanova
The Joint ESAs Consumer Protection Day is taking place today, with the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) holding its fourth such event in Paris.
Corporate treasury department: take control & build your own future in the API age
by Kylene Casanova
Application Programming Interfaces and inter-connected systems and services are opening up a new future for corporate treasury and transforming the whole business delivery model
Juncker seeks to boost confidence in funding for EU businesses
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission yesterday reinforced its commitment to completing the Capital Markets Union and pledged to double a fund that will boost investment in European businesses.
Revolutionary TreasuryXpress App store with self-service implementation Apps
by Kylene Casanova
First online store for any corporate treasury department provides self-service TMS solutions that work with other systems and applications at an unheard of minimal monthly charge
What do treasurers need to know about smart contracts?
by Kylene Casanova
Smart contracts are creeping into the news and into financial jargon. Make sure you're up-to-speed on their applications and features.
Euroclear’s landmark Wave 3 migration to T2S completed
by Kylene Casanova
The migration of central security depositories from three European countries to the TARGET2-Securities platform has been successfully completed.
Make-or-break time for the EU Financial Transaction Tax
by Kylene Casanova
Plans for an EU Financial Transaction Tax have been on the table for five years but a lack of consensus among EU countries is halting progress. Will there be a breakthrough at October talks?
LCs in minutes: blockchain is making treasury dreams come true
by Kylene Casanova
Letter of credit transactions conducted on a blockchain-based platform have become a reality, as research into trade finance uses for distributed ledger technology are intensifying.
Meeting local payment preferences, increases conversion rates & global expansion
by Kylene Casanova
How will your next 7 million shoppers like to pay? Adyen shows how to meet local requirements worldwide
PwC publishes corporate tax tool for 155 countries
by Kylene Casanova
PwC has published its annual compilation of worldwide corporate tax rates and rules, providing rates and rules from 155 countries at a glance.
FASB issues proposed changes to hedge a/cing standards - corporate comments needed
by Kylene Casanova
Exposure Draft contains proposals for improving how the economic results of an institution’s risk management activities are portrayed
Does your AML compliance match your company’s growth?
by Kylene Casanova
If your firm's AML processes and systems aren't up to scratch, you could (individually and as a company) face eye-watering fines. Continuous learning could ensure you don't fall behind on AML.
Why the world needs better insurance accounting
by Kylene Casanova
The International Accounting Standards Boards (IASB) has outlined why global harmonised standards are needed for insurance contracts accounting.