Davos summit opens with jobs warning from AI – Industry roundup: 16 January
by Graham Buck
China keeps rates unchanged; Germany's GDP shrank in 2023; Study assesses bank valuations; CBDCs "could undermine dollar"
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US Economy Q4 2023: Nearing Targets
by CTM News Team
While inflation is easing, it remains slightly elevated at 2.9%, surpassing the 2.0% target.
Treasury’s key responsibility: Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Reporting foreign bank and financial accounts is crucial, and treasury is best positioned to lead in navigating the complexities of FBAR filing.
UK GDP data shows November economic growth - Industry roundup: 15 January
by Ben Poole
Tech advances and regulation will push cybersecurity costs higher; CEOs waiting for genAI to move past hype; Mastercard developing inclusive AI tool.
CFOs dim their economic outlook for North America, Europe, China
by Ben Poole
The Deloitte CFO Signals report for Q4 2023 finds mixed signals on business and economic confidence.
US inflation ticks back up to 3.4% - Industry roundup: 12 January
by Ben Poole
E.ON issues €1.5bn of green bonds; Credit risk index for Hong Kong exporters launched; Deutsche Bank and ITFA release digital trade finance guide.
US gives the green light for 11 bitcoin ETFs – Industry roundup: 11 January
by Graham Buck
WEF's main worry is misinformation; UAE bucks slump in fintech funding; SAP pays US$222m to settle bribery charges; Revolut platform ready to roll
Part 4: Top 8 areas of priority for corporate treasury in 2024
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasurers must embrace emerging technologies and demonstrate extraordinary leadership for success amid economic uncertainty in 2024.
UK investor risk appetite surged in December - Industry roundup: 10 January
by Ben Poole
Corporate and investment banks devote 20% of spending to technology; BofA launches data-driven tool treasury management.
World is moving into a new super cycle, says Goldman analyst – Industry roundup: 9 January
by Graham Buck
Deloitte staff get AI chatbot; Banco de España chooses CBDC partners; South Africa's power shortages worsen; Citi plans China investment bank unit
ECB to stress test banks’ bouncebackability from cyberattacks - Industry roundup: 8 January
by Ben Poole
73% of banks to embrace ESG propositions by 2028; Decline in UK recruitment activity softens; LPBank to deploy Finastra treasury solution.
Expect more corporate defaults in 2024, says Fitch - TREASURY NEWS #121
by CTM News Team
Pushpendra Mehta and Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer, come together to delve into the latest treasury developments.
UK financial services leaders upbeat for first quarter - Industry roundup: 5 January
by Ben Poole
Scrutinising top market structure trends for 2024; Securities lending revenue hit US$10.7bn in 2023; Hong Kong IPO market will stabilise in 2024.
EU Economy Q4 2023: Steady but Slow
by CTM News Team
Europe avoided recession in 2023. Outlook of lower energy costs, stable employment, and ECB support for steady growth in 2024.
US debt load ended year at US$34 trillion – Industry roundup: 4 January
by Graham Buck
HSBC challenges Revolut and Wise; China's top banks review smaller peers; Goldman raises $650m for life sciences; Mexico kicks off 2024 bond sales
Part 3: Top 8 areas of priority for corporate treasury in 2024
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
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EU cross-border payment fraud rules go live - Industry roundup: 3 January
by Ben Poole
Citi social trade loan to support financial inclusion in Guatemala; Azorra selects Salmon Treasurer for financial operations.
15 Questions for Treasury to Ask Themselves & Their Vendors During Technology RFPs
by Jon Paquette , EVP Solutions and Product Strategy, TIS (Treasury Intelligence Solutions)
Essential questions guide project success, from approval to ROI measurement and onboarding.
More than 1,500 US bank branches closed in 2023 – Industry roundup: 2 January
by Graham Buck
Crunch year for US office owners; China's factory output still weak; Saudi Arabia tops SWF spending league; Cambridge Uni and Google partner on AI
China uses digital yuan for gold cross border payments - TREASURY NEWS #120
by jon@strategictreasurer.com
Pushpendra Mehta meets with Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer, to review the latest treasury news.
More corporate defaults lie ahead in 2024, warns Fitch – Industry roundup: 29 December
by Graham Buck
Investment banks "face talent crunch"; UK economy to avoid 2024 recession; Turkey's minimum wage rises 49%; Nigeria's competition watchdog fines BAT
South Korea’s semiconductor sector booms – Industry roundup: 28 December
by Graham Buck
S&P expects tough 2024 for US banks; New deputy for China's central bank; AML regulation update for Egypt's banks; Hong Kong rules for stablecoin
Part 2: Top 8 areas of priority for corporate treasury in 2024
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury teams should prepare for potential challenges next year, addressing the likely impacts of increasing climate shocks and regulatory scrutiny.
India to become world’s third US$10 trillion economy by 2035, report predicts – Industry roundup: 27 December
by Graham Buck
Maersk resumes Red Sea shipments; Clothing sustainability drive in Ireland; France fossil fuels ruling to hit ESG funds; Lidl UK CFO departs