China reports mixed start to 2024 for the economy – Industry roundup: 16 April
by Graham Buck
IMF stymies Ghana debt deal; Bank of Israel chief on outlook; Report predicts continued ESG progress in Europe; Global supply chains "still fragile"
Risk Management
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Risk is the potential that a chosen action, including the choice of inaction, will lead to a loss or an undesirable outcome. Any business carries some risk, but some are much more risky than others.…
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US inflation data dashes rate cut hopes – Industry roundup: 11 April
by Graham Buck
CHIPS migrates to ISO 20022 messaging; IMF sees productivity crimping growth; Fitch's China downgrade riles Beijing; Pension fund giants partner
Europe’s banks complain about ESG demands – Industry roundup: 9 April
by Graham Buck
TSMC lifts US investment to US$65bn; IFC and DBS aim to boost trade flows; China launches tech funding programme; Grocery giants form investment fund
Taiwan quake to hit global chip supply chain – Industry roundup: 4 April
by Graham Buck
BIS launches Project Agorá; Singapore sets up AML data sharing platform; GE completes its three-way split; Growth forecast for embedded finance
Microsoft and OpenAI commit US$100 billion to supercomputer – Industry roundup: 2 April
by Graham Buck
Turkish lira firms after election upset; India's FAR bonds attract investors; US and Mexico partner on semiconductors; Jakarta gets designated status
HSBC sets up US$1 billion fund for Asean’s digital economy – Industry roundup: 28 March
by Graham Buck
Sweden could cut rates in May; Sri Lanka rate cut surprises markets; Life less sweet as cocoa prices soar; Thames Water faces funding crisis
Swift plans new CBDC platform by 2026 – Industry roundup: 26 March
by Graham Buck
China woos foreign investors; Boardroom reshuffle at Boeing; Bombardier raises US$750m via junk bond; More central banks shift rate policy
Hong Kong crackdown conflicts with financial hub goal – Industry roundup: 21 March
by Graham Buck
Reddit valued at US$6.4bn ahead of IPO; Malaysia expects 4-5% growth in 2024; Fed reassures on rate cuts; UK retailers get embedded finance lift
Deloitte restructures amid dealmaking drought – Industry roundup: 19 March
by Graham Buck
Japan agrees first rate hike since 2007; Unilever loses taste for ice cream; M&S plans new deal with HSBC; EU progresses on supply chain law
India’s economic boom echoes 2003-07, says Morgan Stanley – Industry roundup: 14 March
by Graham Buck
Japan's unions win major pay hikes; Swift to assist Bangladesh central bank; Israel plans for shekel CBDC; €240m funding for sustainability in Africa
Japan nears end of negative interest rates era – Industry roundup: 12 March
by Graham Buck
Egypt’s inflation jumps to 35.7%; India signs US$100bn free trade deal; NatWest to exit BNPL market; Inditex investors seek supply chain transparency
US bank secures US$1 billion rescue deal – Industry roundup: 7 March
by Graham Buck
China's foreign trade rebounds; EU to water down supply chain law; UK's Nationwide to acquire Virgin Money; South Africa records 0.6% growth in 2023
Key lessons treasurers can learn from recent WARS to prepare for future conflicts
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
While the world watches Ukraine and Gaza, new wars could erupt. Armed with lessons from ongoing battles, treasurers can better navigate future wars.
China sets this year’s growth target at 5% – Industry roundup: 5 March
by Graham Buck
ADB gives more to climate change funding; Nikkei finally breaks 40,000 level; US deficit fuels 'debt debasement'; Brazil's dengue fever toll
Nigeria hikes rates to support currency – Industry roundup: 29 February
by Graham Buck
US economy ends 2023 on a high; Deutsche updates sustainable investment guide; Verizon completes sixth green bond; Action plan on plastic pollution
EU adopts euro instant payments rules – Industry roundup: 27 February
by Graham Buck
South Korea boost for open banking; Frankfurt to host new AML authority; China "exports to US via Mexico"; BNY Mellon launches US dim sum bond service
Germany sees its economy on hold this year – Industry roundup: 22 February
by Graham Buck
China charge mars HSBC results; MCR buys London's BT Tower; Russia economy avoids disaster; Brazil ready for green FX hedging
France trims 2024 growth forecast to 1% – Industry roundup: 20 February
by Graham Buck
Barclays returns £10bn to investors; War impacts on Israel's economy; ANZ-Suncorp merger gets green light; Investors shun riskiest US corporate bonds
Japan and UK economies slip into recession – Industry roundup: 15 February
by Graham Buck
Uber plans US$7bn share buyback; Delivery Hero reassures on debt; Barclays exits new oil and gas projects; Standard Chartered bullish on China
Mexico usurps China as biggest exporter to the US – Industry roundup: 13 February
by Graham Buck
Global trade resilience expected; Body Shop UK to appoint administrators; Economic decoupling underway, says BofA; Digital rupee reaches next stage
US recession no longer in prospect, says Deutsche Bank – Industry roundup: 8 February
by Graham Buck
China reports deflation last month; India keeps rates on hold; Revived fortunes for two Italian banks; ADB trade aid for Cambodia
OECD revises up 2024 global growth to 2.9% – Industry roundup: 6 February
by Graham Buck
Central bank updates from Australia, Turkey and Nigeria; Germany's trade volumes fall; Standard Bank launches Lyra Energy
Most treasurers prioritize SLY for short-term investment
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury executives wary of liquidity risk, have been stashing cash in short-term investment vehicles over the past year.
Fed not yet ready to cut US interest rates – Industry roundup: 1 February
by Graham Buck
Hapag-Lloyd CEO warns on Red Sea crisis; Japan gives US$20bn for green hydrogen; UAE cross-border CBDC payment; YouLend unlocks £4bn for SMEs