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There is a general rule in the treasury world: where corporates go, banks soon follow. But this is not the case with SEPA, the standardised payments system for the euro. Indeed it is quite the opposite. Corporates are now scrambling after banks as they race to implement SEPA migration programmes before the looming deadline.
Be the first to comment | May 2012
Rather than dealing with disturbances as they occur, the focus of a business continuity plan or business continuity planning (BCP) is to ensure there are no disruptions or ‘breaks’ in operations. Do corporates realise the business strengths this can bring?
Be the first to comment | May 2012
We can all breathe a deep sigh of relief. More than 100 Commerzbank bankers have won their claim to £42m in unpaid bonuses in the High Court, London. The bonuses were written into contracts the bankers signed with Dresdner Kleinwort, which was subsequently taken over by Commerzbank, in August 2008. Many of the claimants are expected to pocket six-figure sums, and at least five will come away with pay packets in excess of £1m.
Be the first to comment | May 2012
The market continues to wait with bated breath for the next regulatory axe to fall on the money market fund (MMF) industry. While the potential reforms have been widely publicised, what do they really mean?
Be the first to comment | May 2012
’Inventive’ is the order of the day when it comes to funding the business right now. And the private placement market in Germany, known as the Schuldschein market, has emerged as a popular target for non-German companies as they seek to diversify their funding sources.
Be the first to comment | May 2012
Edvard Munch's picture ‘The Scream’ fetched a record $119,922,500 when it was sold at auction on Wednesday. The image, which depicts a man with a misshapen head hollering under a sky streaked with russet reds and oranges, came under the hammer at Sotheby’s in New York.
Be the first to comment | May 2012
We all know that Hong Kong is one of China’s largest trading partners. What is less well-known is that a growing number (47%) of RMB transactions are initiated in Europe. In fact, according to SWIFT’s RMB Tracker – if you leave Hong Kong out of the equation – the value of payments between Europe and China has overtaken that between the Asia Pacific region and China.
Be the first to comment | May 2012
On your marks... the technology sprint is on and providers are anxious to achieve first mover advantage in the mobile payments arena. Creating the most popular payment method for consumers is the end goal but the road to victory is not always easy.
Be the first to comment | May 2012
The troubled global economy is having a transformative effect on working capital optimisation (WCO) and the financial supply chain, according to a leading expert on cash management.
Be the first to comment | May 2012
According to its website, Aviva Investors prides itself in offering excellent global asset management services. But when it comes to staff management, the investment branch of the world’s sixth largest insurer takes a slightly different approach.
Be the first to comment | April 2012