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EC launches a counter-offensive against cybercrime
Cyber-attacks against businesses are increasing – both in terms of frequency and magnitude. Now the European Commission (EC) is calling on companies, particularly in critical infrastructures such as financial services, to adopt better risk management practises and improve the reporting of security incidents. Last week, international representatives from both public and private sectors met in Brussels to consider the impact of this move, and Treasury Today was there to report on the day’s proceedings.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
The Asian growth story: can it continue?
The 19^th EuroFinance in Singapore, held from 15-17 May with more than 450 delegates, kicked off with an economic overview of the Asian situation. The market dynamism is attracting investment and corporate development in the region, but are there dangers lurking beneath the surface?

Be the first to comment | May 2013
“And the winner is…”
The winners of the Adam Smith Awards 2013 have now been announced. We are now looking forward to the prestigious Awards Lunch at Plaisterers Hall in the City of London on 20^th June.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
Finding a new home for cash
Fears are growing that Europe’s money market fund industry will be killed off if recent leaks of European Commission (EC) proposals prove to be accurate. Can short duration fixed-income ETFs fill the gap?
Be the first to comment | May 2013
Treasury verdict: low-key optimism amidst treasury challenges
A majority of the 350 attendees at the EuroFinance Miami conference, held from 8-10^th May, feel more confident about their ability to do business in today’s environment, compared with 12 months ago. However, that confidence level did not quite extend to their view of global economic prospects. A panel session looked at the fact that centralisation and efficiency gains figure high on the treasurer’s agenda and explored how this is affecting their banking relationships.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
Winners announced
Winning submissions for the 2013 Adam Smith Awards have now been notified and the full list is available.
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The future starts on the fringes
Conferences come and go but the ACT’s annual event has been on the calendar for many years and this year’s event, held in Liverpool’s dockside ACC, saw around 700 delegates gather to hear speakers covering everything from stability to wild abandon. Treasury Today was in attendance.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
SWIFT's BPO finally arrives as ICC outlines rules
Formal approval was given to the SWIFT Bank Payment Obligation (BPO) by the ICC last month. Now a set of uniform legal and technological standards has been agreed will we see a rush of businesses looking to leverage the benefits of this new payment method?
Be the first to comment | May 2013
What do corporates want from their banks?
During a SWIFT Business Forum in London, Anne Coghlan, Head of Group Treasury at Dyson, talks about the realities of corporate banking and whether the banks are stepping up to the plate to deliver a home run in corporate customer experience.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
Is distributor finance coming of age?
Supply chain finance (SCF) programmes may take centre stage today, but waiting in the wings is distributor finance (DF). Corporates across the industrial spectrum are now looking at supporting downstream businesses in their supply chains via DF programmes, particularly in emerging markets (EMs).

Be the first to comment | April 2013