On the third day of Christmas Claude E Shannon* sent to me suggestions on how to:
by Kylene Casanova
Improve my corporate treasury department’s connectivity internally and externally
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On the second day of Christmas my consultant sent to me:
by Kylene Casanova
Suggestions on how to minimise the administration burden of banks’ and other institution’s Know Your Customer programmes
On the first day of Christmas Father Christmas sent to me:
by Kylene Casanova
Recommendations on how to improve my bank relationship management by understanding the dynamics and key drivers of the relationship
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from CTMfile
by Kylene Casanova
We will be fully up and running again from 4th January 2016
Thai regulators approve e-payments plan
by Kylene Casanova
The Thai government has pushed through measures to implement an e-payments infrastructure for the country, which is part of its digital economic growth strategy.
Deutsche Bank Global Transaction Banking maintain their global network coverage
by Kylene Casanova
Deutsche's 'Strategic 2020 Review' impact: only fully exiting Argentina as they rationalise cash management network, whilst increasing their commitment to global transaction banking services business
What treasurers need to know about trade receivables securitisation
by Kylene Casanova
With changing regulations and non-bank financiers entering the trade receivable securitisations (TRS) market, how should corporate treasurers approaching this new world?
‘Treasury Managers’ Handbook for The Middle East’
by Kylene Casanova
New edition of The Handbook for The Middle East from WWCP is now sponsored by Barclays with contributions from Accuity, BCL, COPPCLARK, Deloitte and globalcustody.net
Fixed income’s opportunities for new players - report
by Kylene Casanova
A report by BNY Mellon and Pershing discusses the evolution of fixed income trading, which is in a state of transition, as well as the challenges and opportunities for new platforms.
Read Meridian’s latest report on VAT & T&E changes in Europe and around the world
by Kylene Casanova
There is no let up in the speed that the changes keep coming world-wide
Will ESMA’s MiFID guidelines on investment advice be effective?
by Kylene Casanova
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published its final report on MiFID II guidelines for the assessment of knowledge and competence.
Block chain distributed ledger technology is coming to trade finance and banking
by Kylene Casanova
Proof of concept from initiative from SCB, DBS and IDA to lower risks in trade finance, and as Nomura Research Institute announces it will develop a proof of concept for blockchain technology in banking
Will Bitcoin catch on with corporates?
by Kylene Casanova
Bitcoin may be the largest and most well-known digital currency but how many corporate treasurers seriously consider using it? More than you might imagine.
Alternative funding could signal shift in IPO activity
by Kylene Casanova
The number of global IPOs in 2015 fell by 2% to 1,218 IPO listings, while total capital raised declined by 25% to $195.5 billion, according to EY's report, Global IPO Trends: 2015 4Q.
Cyber threats: corporates must beware ransomware in 2016
by Kylene Casanova
Kapersky Lab yesterday published its report on IT security in 2015, which tracks the evolution of cyber threats in the corporate sector.
Payments UK launches Sepa directory ahead of 1 February deadline
by Kylene Casanova
On 1 February 2016, payment service providers (PSPs) in the Eurozone will be required to process Single euro payments area (Sepa) payments using only international bank account numbers (IBANs).
By 2019, 55% of consumer e-commerce payments will use alternative payment methods
by Kylene Casanova
Are you ready for eWallets - ApplePay, Google, etc. - becoming the most popular e-commerce payment method, overtaking credit cards, and 23% of all e-commerce being exclusively from mobile?
No rating changes expected as Fitch updates Global MMF Ratings Criteria
by Kylene Casanova
Fund managers may adjust their MMFs following the release of the new criteria and Fitch would expect those changes to be made by end-January 2016
The realities of treasury outsourcing
by Kylene Casanova
WEBchat with Pat Leavy, CEO, FTI Treasury on the realities of the business from the supplier’s point of view
Guide to web fraud and digital identity
by Kylene Casanova
Payments news site The Paypers has published a guide to web fraud prevention and digital identity, providing some insights into fraud risk management in both the consumer and B2B space.
A complete POBO & ROBO payment factory making subsidiaries ‘bank-free’ is possible
by Kylene Casanova
Roche shows how to operate full ‘on-behalf-of’ payment & collection factory, the ultimate solution
Swift aims to improve correspondent banking for customers
by Kylene Casanova
An initiative that aims to increase the speed, transparency and predictability of cross-border payments has been announced by the bank-owned consortium Swift.
UK business could save £480 million a year from interchange fee caps
by Kylene Casanova
The British Retail Consortium has said that EU businesses could save £480 million as a result of the new caps on credit and debit card fees, which came into force on 9 December.
‘Tobin tax’ is a step nearer as 10 EU countries reach agreement
by Kylene Casanova
Ten eurozone countries have agreed on the basics of a tax on financial transactions, with the details, such as exact tax rates and how its proceeds will be allocated, due to be finalised in June 2016.