Cross-Border Payments

Bank of America’s intelligent innovations give treasurers a clear view ahead.

As the EACT celebrates its 20th anniversary, let us reflect upon its journey to the visionary and respected organisation it is today.

Cross-border activity is growing at a remarkable rate, making FX payments a hot topic for treasurers across the globe.  In this TreasuryCast episode, Eleanor Hill asks Daniela Eder and Gibran Maqsood (Barclays Corporate Banking) to provide their key action points...

Business-to-business marketplaces are on the rise in almost every business sector. As the shift to digital sales requires a new payment strategy and innovative technology, corporate treasurers must take the initiative and put themselves in the driving seat to...

When we think about a health crisis, we don’t naturally assume banking will change as a result. Nevertheless, the Covid-19 pandemic has triggered positive change within the financial services industry, as recent research by Banking Circle illustrates. When the first...

From answering a Barclays recruitment advert in a music magazine some 30 years ago, Helen Kelly’s successful career with the bank has now seen her appointed as Managing Director, Head of Europe for Barclays Corporate Banking. Here she reflects on her professional...

With SWIFT gpi bringing transparency and speed to the world of instant payments, it is pertinent to examine the difference in take-up between European and Asian banks. Also important is understanding what this level of ‘instantaneity’ means for the future of...

Corporates have started putting Bitcoin on the balance sheet. Central banks are pursuing their own digital currencies. The rise of cryptocurrencies is happening at a startling pace and will have a variety of impacts. Now is the time for treasurers to educate themselves...

As real-time payments and collections gain traction, the velocity of cash is accelerating. In turn, treasurers must move away from outdated systems and batch processing, while exploring the possibilities of real-time investing. They must also learn how to handle and...

Since Brexit, banks have been charging customers to deposit euros into their euro accounts in London, forcing costs to soar. TMI asks an industry expert why this is happening and what can be done about it. Businesses have been used to paying low fees for their European...

Banks and Vendors Take Treasury to New Heights Bank Awards Where better to start this celebration of innovation and excellence than with the Global Bank of the Year for Cash And Liquidity Manageme...

Standard Chartered Continues Groundbreaking Work in Asia BEST BANK FOR CASH & LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT Asia Pacific BEST BANK FOR TRADE & FSCM Asia Pacific As a leading player in Asia, great things are expected of Standard Chartered, yet it still has the capacity...