Although the world of payments infrastructure doesn’t sound particularly rock & roll, the UK's Faster Payments has grown to become a pin-up icon for central bankers and government policy makers around the world. Since 2008, many countries have followed the approach of re-evaluating national payments systems. Read more
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Post-Brexit trading problems are expected by 80% of UK businesses but 60% have no strategic plan to tackle the issue, a recent survey found. The Global Treasurer speaks with Nicholas Hallam, CEO of Accordance to find out more. Read more
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Today’s paytech is delivering far more than process and cost efficiency in the B2B supply chain, says Patrick Bermingham, CEO, Adflex – it’s also creating new value by changing how buyers find and do business with their suppliers. Read more
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One of the Brexit effects is that many financial organizations are opening new EU hubs with many in the UK worrying about a potential loss of talent to rival financial centers. But where there are challenges, there are usually opportunities, argues Ricardo Fernandez of fintech firm Prodigy Finance. Read more
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The importance of FX risk management has grown significantly over recent years on the back of international expansion, high levels of market volatility, and regulatory and accounting changes. Alankar Karol of GTreasury draws upon the challenges for treasurers and how to tackle these. Read more
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Trade finance takes the next step towards digitisation with focus on speed for bulk shipment using blockchain technology. Read more
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Dr Simon Wiseman of IT security firm Deep Secure gives five issues to consider in formulating a business defensive strategy and stopping it from becoming the target of a successful, sophisticated cyber-attack. Read more
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Bitcoin and bitcoin cash will be accepted as tax payment for various services in Seminole County, US, starting this summer.
The move is hoped to improve accuracy and transparency alongside a reduction in heavy fees. Read more
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Weald has 20 years of financial markets expertise and says he aims to enhance Crown Agents Bank product strategy as its new chief technology officer Read more
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