FX volatility catches corporates unprepared
by Kylene Casanova
FX volatility during the past year has put increased pressure on corporate hedging programmes, according to a survey by Wells Fargo.
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UK’s Open Banking Standard here by end of 2016
by Kylene Casanova
The Open Banking Working Group has recommended the creation of an Open Banking Standard that will make it possible for banking data to be shared and used securely.
E-Invoicing global growth 2016 is strong, whilst varying by region
by Kylene Casanova
Billentis report annual growth rates: Europe and North America - around - 11-14%, Rest of World - much less
EBA CLEARING & SIA sign letter of intent for pan-European instant payments solution
by Kylene Casanova
EBA CLEARING plans to offer a real-time payment service based on EPC scheme specifications to financial institutions by Q4 2017
Should you be thinking about a digital treasury shared-service model?
by Kylene Casanova
Shared-service centres offer compelling cost and operational efficiencies as digital technologies increase the possibilities for automation and analytics. So why are so few companies using SSCs for treasury?
Multi-Bank Integrator from The B2 Group improves corporate-to-bank connectivity
by Kylene Casanova
Early usage indicates connection to B2’s Multi-Bank platform could be cheaper than directly using bank’s host-to-host or SWIFT links
Growing Bank Services Billing standards adoption by banks, suppliers & corporates
by Kylene Casanova
Newsletter shows that in last year there has been important progress in ISO 20022, TWIST, and AFP Global Service Codes usage and the benefits for corporates of BSB are now clear and growing
‘Future of finance 2016 Conference’, Oxford 22-23 March: key ideas & people
by Kylene Casanova
Join practitioners, academics, regulators and policy makers for a provocative two day conference to discuss how technology is set to revolutionise the Financial Services Industry
Global supply chain finance market worth €46 billion, report
by Kylene Casanova
A report issued by BCR Publishing has estimated the value of the growing global supply chain finance market at up to €46 billion.
What would Brexit mean for corporate treasurers?
by Kylene Casanova
There are two sides to the debate on whether Britain should stay in or get out of the EU. Whichever side you're on, what are the tangible effects that a Brexit could have on the financial community?
Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man to become part of Sepa
by Kylene Casanova
As of 1 May 2016, the three British Crown dependencies will be incorporated into the geographical scope of the Single euro payments area.
Seven ways the financial industry can benefit from blockchain technology
by Kylene Casanova
Euroclear and Oliver Wyman have jointly published a white paper on the potential of blockchain technology and how it could be used and adopted.
EC cracks down on money laundering and terrorist financing
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has announced an action plan to tighten money laundering controls and crack down on the financing of terrorism.
Seven tips for a happier financial supply chain
by Kylene Casanova
The relationship between supplier and buyer is a delicate balance involving trust and transparency. What can suppliers do to ensure their goods and services are paid for on time?
Payment systems innovation is being driven by improvements in mobile payments
by Kylene Casanova
Although, cash is alive and growing in some countries, in developed countries the decline is slow and continuous with some countries possibly seeing the end of cash
Why are governments chasing digital currency?
by Kylene Casanova
Digital currencies could soon emerge into the mainstream, with strong interest from the Chinese government, while a Dublin-based start-up is also investing in the technology to deliver e-currency.
Milestone for SEPA migration as deadline for use of IBAN only is reached
by Kylene Casanova
Exemptions of the use of IBANs, BICs and the ISO 20022 XML message standards came to an end on 1 February 2016, marking a milestone in the migration to Sepa.
How to do cash flow forecasting right
by Kylene Casanova
WEBchat discussion with Nicolas Christiaen, Managing Partner, Cashforce on who should be involved and the key ingredients in effective cash flow forecasts
EC announces new measures for “fair and efficient” EU tax
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has announced further proposals for a coordinated EU-wide response to address corporate tax avoidance, following global standards developed by the OECD last autumn.
Gulf States show increased appetite for RMB payments
by Kylene Casanova
China's currency, the renminbi, is now the most active currency used by the UAE and Qatar for direct payments with China and Hong Kong, according to SWIFT.
‘Retry’ process saves 25 million ‘failed’ payments a year
by Kylene Casanova
Giving bank customers a second chance to clear payments if there aren't sufficient funds in the account the first time, has enabled approximately 25 million payments that would otherwise have failed.
Bank of England announces changes to UK payments system
by Kylene Casanova
Minouche Shafik, the Bank of England's deputy governor for markets and banking, has announced plans to modernise the UK’s sterling settlement infrastructure.
Capgemini’s top 10 payment trends for 2016
by Kylene Casanova
Consulting and technology services firm Capgemini has compiled a list of the top 10 trends that will affect the payments industry in the coming 12 months.
MasterCard Instalments: new way to pay giving cardholders more flexibility/control
by Kylene Casanova
Business partners and consumers to benefit from greater convenience, enabling cardholders to split purchases into payment cycles. Pilots in selected European markets to begin later this year