The right buy-in from global partners as well as from global group companies, is the first thing corporates should consider when looking at managing global multi bank liquidity. In this article a quick look at how this can work from the perspective of visibility of cash, tax, interest rates and technical innovation. Continue reading Where liquidity management is heading – or where it should head
We can’t even remember since when Blockchain became the buzzword. It turned into an inevitable topic for business plans globally. Blockchain promised to change the way we conduct business and had the potential to reshape our everyday life. But what has become of all this? How has Blockchain been applied over the years? What kind of changes did it actually result in? Continue reading Should we still be so excited over Blockchain?
With the Directive on Payment Services 2 (PSD2), the EU seeks to open up payment markets to new entrants leading to more competition, greater choice and better prices for consumers. It puts in place comprehensive rules for payment services, with the goal of making international payments (within the EU) as easy, efficient and secure as payments within a single country. This post is a high level overview of the impact of the recent amendments pertaining to Foreign Exchange on electronic payments. Continue reading EU Cross Border Regulations Update on Foreign Exchange (PSD2-amendment) effective April 2020.
A survey conducted by the European Commission revealed that 80% of the respondents answered with “no”, when they were asked if they were considering buying a financial product outside their own EU-county. This seems to be, the survey continues, because in the near future “they can purchase all financial products in their own country”. Could it be that PDS2 influences their decision? How does this then supposedly work? Last but not least, is this a threat to banks in general? Continue reading How can technology influence the changing relationship between Bank and Treasury – PSD2 explained.
Blockchain is one of the buzz words of 2016. By the financial industry, blockchain is seen as the future. It’s impact is compared to how internet has revolutionized the computer and global communications, like nothing before. In (originally not planned) part 5, a look at Corporate Treasury. Continue reading Blockchain and Corporate Treasury (5/4).
Blockchain is one of the buzz words of 2016. By the financial industry, blockchain is seen as the future. It’s impact is compared to how internet has revolutionized the computer and global communications, like nothing before. In part 4, a look at the impact on the financial sector. Continue reading Impact of blockchain on the financial sector (4/4).
Blockchain is one of the buzz words of 2016. By the financial industry, blockchain is seen as the future. It’s impact is compared to how internet has revolutionized the computer and global communications, like nothing before. In part 3, a look at the regulatory environment. Continue reading Thoughts around the regulatory environment on blockchain (3/4).
Blockchain is one of the buzz words of 2016. By the financial industry, blockchain is seen as the future. It’s impact is compared to how internet has revolutionized the computer and global communications, like nothing before. In part 2, a look at blockchain transparency, security and governance. Continue reading Blockchain Transparency, Security and Governance (2/4).
Blockchain is one of the buzz words of 2016. By the financial industry, blockchain is seen as the future. It’s impact is compared to how internet has revolutionized the computer and global communications, like nothing before. In part 1, blockchain demystified. Continue reading Blockchain demystified – What is Blockchain? (1/4).
TREASURY INSIGHTS & CURRENT TOPICS 