Global exports to quadruple by 2050 with economic upturn on the way
by Kylene Casanova
Total goods exports will reach $68.5 trillion by 2050. This is nearly four times the value of global exports in 2015 and more than 150 times exports in 1950.
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Meridian integrates with SAP NetWeaver for automated & compliant tax processes
by Kylene Casanova
New level of integration with SAP®ERP enables full tax automation of sales, purchases, VAT ID validation, reporting and analytics
CLS continues to expand: adds Hungarian forint and a new bank settlement member
by Kylene Casanova
After 2 years preparation and testing CLS adds 18th currency - forint, and FirstRand becomes 64th settlement member
2015 business rules for Sepa schemes now effective
by Kylene Casanova
The European Payments Council has announced that the 2015 Sepa business rules for SDD and SCT are now in effect.
Why central banks need to keep an eye on digital currencies
by Kylene Casanova
The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) has published a report on digital currencies, outlining the impact new payment systems will have on financial and economic policy.
Corporates can expect greater global tax reporting from January 2016
by Kylene Casanova
Things are about to get a whole lot more complicated in terms of tax and reporting, for both corporates and the institutions they hold accounts with.
Supply Chain Finance solutions now available in all parts of chain, who needs banks?
by Kylene Casanova
Kyriba appoints senior player, Eric Liddle, to lead its supply chain finance solutions team
Unlocking potential of consumer digital payments - Boston Consulting Group findings
by Kylene Casanova
Understanding what payment systems your retail customers like and managing their concerns is the key to maximising digital consumer spending
Making payment factories effective - the vital stages
by Kylene Casanova
Connectivity series #4: Volante Technologies and Corning's Bengt Elvinsson discuss the role of payment factories, key functions and future of payment factories
Sepa Cards Framework revoked as EMV acceptance almost complete in EU
by Kylene Casanova
The Sepa Cards Framework (SCF) is being retired after 10 years, during which time it has seen EMV card acceptance in Sepa countries grow from 10 per cent in 2004 to almost 100 per cent in 2015.
UK makes record 7.3 billion automated payments in 2014
by Kylene Casanova
The UK saw a record volume of automated payments in 2014, with 7.3 billion transactions channelled through CHAPS, Bacs Direct Debits and Direct Credits and Faster Payments.
Digital currencies pose less risk of money laundering
by Kylene Casanova
A report by the UK government has found that digital currencies are at low risk of being used for money laundering or terrorism financing.
What would MiFID II delay mean for treasurers?
by Kylene Casanova
ESMA has indicated MiFID II implementation could be postponed. What – if anything – does this mean for corporate treasury?
US corporate tax reform: What, when, who and how much?
by Kylene Casanova
Reform of US tax is a topic that elicits much debate and feeling in the corporate world, probably because there are so many questions and very few certainties.
AFP publishes Guide to Netting, Pooling and In-House Banking
by Kylene Casanova
The Association of Financial Professionals (AFP) has published a guide for its members on Netting, Pooling and In-House Banking.
The pitfalls and opportunities in RMB repo
by Kylene Casanova
Repurchase agreements remain a crucial investment option for RMB money market funds. While China's repo markets provide less transparency for investors, there are opportunities nonetheless.
IFRS 9 for corporates: what does it mean and are you ready?
by Kylene Casanova
Adoption of IFRS 9 is two years away – or less for early adopters. What are the implications for non-financial corporates and how can they ensure compliance with the new accounting standards?
Central counterparty equivalence for five more countries
by Kylene Casanova
The EC has announced that the central counterparty regulatory regimes for Canada, Switzerland, South Africa, Mexico and Korea are now “equivalent” to regulation of EU CCPs.
EMIR standards on data reporting updated
by Kylene Casanova
The technical standards on data reporting requirements under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) have been updated.
R5FX goes live with Indian Rupee & is now operational in four emerging currencies
by Kylene Casanova
Rapid growth of emerging markets platform continues
Companies paying more than they need to in import tariffs
by Kylene Casanova
More than two-thirds of companies are paying more than necessary in tariffs and duties when exporting or importing.
Could hybrid settlement model improve real-time payments?
by Kylene Casanova
A hybrid model for real-time retail payment systems could improve the way that payments are settled, according to researchers at Singapore Management University, affiliated with the Swift Institute.
John Read, ex-Citi: “universal banking model is inherently unstable & unworkable”
by Kylene Casanova
“No amount of restructuring, management change or regulation is ever likely to change that.” Does this signal ever more turbulent times for big universal banking groups? How do corporates protect themselves?
Should corporates and banks beware of repo?
by Kylene Casanova
Quantitative easing, Basel III and low interest rates are causing a 'perfect storm' in the repo markets. Will corporates benefit from this and how will the situation pan out in the longer term?