Latest Banking Articles

Alternative Financiers Step into the Breach
Kamel Alzarka, Falcon Group - 17 May 2012
Unable to access bank funding, many corporates are finding themselves without the capital they need to grow. The answer is to find an alternative source.
Tapping Export Finance Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Dr Christian Nägele, UniCredit - 01 May 2012
As the European sovereign debt crisis is far from over, EU countries are cognisant of the importance of trade with sub-Saharan Africa, a region of more than 50 countries, among which are some of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Anti-fraud: The Next Phases in the On-going Battle
Paul Buelens, EastNets - 01 May 2012
The lightning pace of technological advancement in recent years has meant that the nature and mode of financial frauds have seen a drastic change. Not only do corporations have to worry about the insider staff threat or basic cheque fraud anymore, but a whole raft of other electronic frauds that could cost the business money and reputational damage.
Cash Tsunami in Asia: What's in Store for Corporates and Banks?
Lee Swee Siong, Standard Chartered Bank - 24 Apr 2012
Corporate cash stockpiles are standing at historically high levels. According to latest estimates, they have now reached approximately US$5.5 trillion. More than half of that cash does not reside at the corporate head office, but was sourced as overseas revenue and remains overseas for various reasons. There will be a great number of banks in Asia fighting to capture a larger share of corporate cash across the region, amid growing regulatory restrictions.

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Cash Concentration and Short-term Investments
Nathan Gooley, Westpac Group - Luke Harris, Westpac Group - 19 Apr 2012

Portfolio Risk Challenges: De-risking the Trading Environment
Daniel Geoghegan, Aerice - 16 Apr 2012

Are Banks Ready to Meet the Demand for Renminbi Services?
David Burnett, FImetrix - Richard Ernst, RG Ernst & Associates - 10 Apr 2012

The Internationalisation of the RMB: Benefits, Challenges and Future Developments
Fred DiCocco, BNY Mellon - 10 Apr 2012

Embedding the Culture of Comprehensive Liquidity Risk Management
Bharat Rathod, Polaris Financial Technology - 03 Apr 2012

Interview: Jordi Guaus of La Caixa and the Mobey Forum - Why Mobility is Moving Centre Stage
Neil Ainger, gtnews - 29 Mar 2012

Game Changer: FATCA's Impact on Financial Institutions and Businesses
Desmond Teo, Ernst & Young - Duncan Edwards, Ernst & Young - 27 Mar 2012

Treasury 3.0: Making the Transition from Product Provider to Strategic Advisor
Jeff Ficke, Fifth Third Bank - 20 Mar 2012

When Treasury Meets Trade
Chris Bozek, Bank of America Merrill Lynch - 19 Mar 2012

The Mobile Channel: What's in it for Corporate Users and Bank Providers?
Raj Subramaniam, Fundtech - Nihit Ahuja, Fundtech - Matthew Burns, Fundtech - 13 Mar 2012

The Role of Security in Helping Treasury Go Mobile
Pat Carroll, ValidSoft - 13 Mar 2012

Beyond the Hype: Making Mobile Payments Effective and SEPA-compliant
Dag-Inge Flatraaker, European Payments Council (EPC) - 13 Mar 2012

Mobile Finance: Making Money Go Further
Martin Wilson, Luup - 13 Mar 2012

Corporate Banking by Smartphone: How Mobile Banking is Transforming Treasury
Jim Gifas, RBS Global Transaction Services - 09 Mar 2012

Evaluating Corporate-to-bank Integration Models
Mark Mixter, GXS - Rene Schuurman, Citi - 01 Mar 2012

How Mobile Connectivity is Changing Treasury Management
Milton Santiago, Bank of America Merrill Lynch - 08 Mar 2012

Banking Special Reports

Transforming India's Payments Industry
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A New Vision for the Payments Industry
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Banking Guides

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe Report
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Banking Q&As

2011: Challenges Facing Multinationals' Subsidiaries
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SWIFT Connectivity: A Villeroy & Boch Case Study
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Challenges Facing Multinationals' Subsidiaries
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Islamic Finance: Reader's Questions Answered
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Banking Videos

AFP 2011: Interview with Jeff Ficke, Director of Treasury Management, Fifth Third Bank
Jeff Ficke, Fifth Third Bank - 09 Nov 2011

Sibos 2011: Interview with Simon Newstead, Head of FI Market & Business Strategy, GTS, RBS
Simon Newstead, RBS Global Transaction Services - 27 Sep 2011

Sibos 2011: Interview with Stacy Rosenthal and Matt Monaco, SWIFT
Stacy Rosenthal, SWIFT - Matt Monaco, SWIFT - 27 Sep 2011

Sibos 2011: Interview with Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas
Pierre Fersztand, BNP Paribas - 21 Sep 2011

Sibos 2011: Interview with Alice Eastman, Senior VP of Cash Management and Payment Services, GTB, Scotiabank
Alice Eastman, Scotiabank - 20 Sep 2011

Sibos 2011: Interview with Nanda Kumar, President and CEO, SunTec
K Nanda Kumar, SunTec - 20 Sep 2011

Sibos 2011: Interview with Werner Steinmueller, Head of Global Transaction Banking and Member of the Group Executive Committee, Deutsche Bank
Werner Steinmueller, Deutsche Bank - 20 Sep 2011

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Benchmarking Treasury: What KPIs are Needed?
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Marrying Treasury and Procurement
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Banks Versus Non-banks: Competition and Co-operation
Paul Stheeman, Independent Consultant - 11 Apr 2011

Treasurers Need to Be Proactive When Building Relationships with Banks
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The Trade-off Between Global and Local Banking Relationships
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The Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe Kicks Off in Paris
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Managing Your Banking Relationships: How to Take Advantage of the Best Opportunities
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AFP 2010: Interview with Cindy Murray, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Cindy Murray, Bank of America Merrill Lynch - 09 Nov 2010

AFP 2010: Interview with Diane Quinn, JP Morgan
Diane Quinn, JP Morgan - 09 Nov 2010

Sibos 2010: Interview with Ann Cairns, Alvarez & Marsal
Ann Cairns, Alvarez & Marsal - 28 Oct 2010

Sibos 2010: Interview with Daniel Marovitz, Deutsche Bank
Daniel Marovitz, Deutsche Bank - 27 Oct 2010

Sibos 2010: Interview with Tan Kah Chye, Standard Chartered
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Sibos 2010: Interview with Carole Berndt, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
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Sibos 2010: A Preview with Jamuna Ravi, Infosys
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Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with Christophe Roy, HSBC France
24 Jun 2010

Global Corporate Treasurers Forum Europe - Interview with David Kelin, Zanders
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Managing Liquidity and Working Capital in Payment Processes
Joe Cornelius, KeyBank - 09 Oct 2009

Managing Risk and Counterparty Risk as the Upturn Approaches
Eric Kamback, BNY Mellon - 08 Oct 2009

Cost Optimisation: US Perspectives on Cross-border Cash Management
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More Collaborative Efforts Needed to Go Forward
John Laurens, HSBC Global Transaction Banking - 17 Sep 2009

Transaction Banking Takes Centre Stage at Sibos 2009
Brian Stevenson, RBS Global Transaction Services - 17 Sep 2009

Sibos 2009: Focus on Back-to-basics
Marilyn Spearing, Deutsche Bank - 16 Sep 2009

How Can SWIFT Attract More Corporates?
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Bank-to-corporate Relationships
Michael Cummins, JP Morgan - 20 Oct 2008

E-invoicing for Corporates and the Role of Banks
Bo Harald, Tieto - 15 Sep 2008

Improving the Visibility of Travel Spend Data
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Bank to Corporate Connectivity
Suzanne Hurt, Bottomline Technologies - 22 Oct 2007

Treasury Technology
Pete Wheeler, Wachovia Corporation - 22 Oct 2007

Challenges Facing the Payments Industry
Dub Newman, Bank of America Global Treasury Services - 22 Oct 2007

Banking Survey Results

Transaction Services Survey Reveals What Corporates Really Want from Banks
25 Nov 2008

Survey Reveals Corporates View SEPA as an Opportunity but Further Clarity is Vital
28 Oct 2008

Online Banking a Necessity for All
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Banking Commentaries

EuroFinance Asia: International Cash, Treasury and Risk for Finance Professionals
Richard Hartung, gtnews - 09 May 2012

Bankers' Dilemmas: The Global Economy, Basel III and Banking for the Good of Society
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 31 Jan 2012

ICB Report Recommendations: Promoting Financial Stability
Tony Virdi, Cognizant Technology Solutions - 13 Sep 2011

SWIFT for Corporates: State of Play
Heather McKenzie, Freelance Consultant - 05 Jul 2011

Last Steps for SEPA?
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 17 Jun 2011

Achieving Simplicity in Treasury
15 Apr 2011

Battling Complacency: A Paradigm Shift in Transaction Services
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 29 Mar 2011

Protecting Bank Data from WikiLeaks
Richard Hartung, gtnews - 20 Jan 2011

Sibos 2010: Will SEPA Bloom in Amsterdam?
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 19 Oct 2010

Risk, Regulation and the Rise of Asia: Corporate and Bank Perspectives
12 Oct 2010

The Credit Crisis Timeline
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A New World Order: Risk and Recovery
22 Jun 2010

EBADay 2010: SEPA Fatigue Sets In
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 08 Jun 2010

Political, Economic and Regulatory Concerns Top the UK Corporate Agenda
04 May 2010

Asia Ending 2009 on a High
Richard Hartung, gtnews - 17 Dec 2009

Counterparty Risk a Key Concern as Treasurers Predict More Bad News to Come
03 Nov 2009

SEPA and PSD Loom Large at Sibos Hong Kong
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 29 Sep 2009

Preparing for Sibos 2009 in Hong Kong
Joy Macknight, gtnews - 16 Jun 2009

Surviving the Storm: Preparing for Recovery
12 May 2009

The Turner Review: Industry Reaction
18 Mar 2009

Review of 2008: The Year That Credit Crunched
16 Dec 2008

Crisis Mini-budget Moves to Soften Credit Crunch Effect on SMEs
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Effective Risk Management Must Underpin Bank Consolidation
07 Oct 2008

Europe's Response to the Market Meltdown
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Liquidity Risk Mitigation and Management During a Credit Crunch
09 Sep 2008

Learning From Our Nordic Neighbours
24 Jun 2008

The Customer is Always Right
15 Apr 2008

At the Crossroads: Sustaining Growth in Islamic Finance
Ben Poole, gtnews - 22 Jan 2008

Gaining Momentum at Sibos 2007
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Outsourcing: What You Need To Know
Ben Poole, gtnews - 29 Aug 2007

A Strategy For Future Growth: Banking Challenges and Trends
16 Aug 2007

Growth and Diversification in Islamic Finance
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Corporate Access to SWIFT: Living Up to Expectations?
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Commentary

EuroFinance Asia: International Cash, Treasury and Risk for Finance Professionals - 09 May 2012
The EuroFinance Asia conference, held in Singapore, has attracted more than 500 participants to disucss international cash, treasury and risk. The first session tried to gauge the confidence in the room in terms of the global economic outlook.

Commentary

Bankers' Dilemmas: The Global Economy, Basel III and Banking for the Good of Society - 31 Jan 2012
More than 200 commercial bankers gathered in London on 23-24 January 2012 for BAFT-IFSA's annual global conference - the first conference in its just short of 100-year history to be held outside the US. The main theme of the conference was co-operation: how could this trade organisation guide regulators for the greater good of the transaction banking industry?

Video

Sibos 2011: Interview with Simon Newstead, Head of FI Market & Business Strategy, GTS, RBS - 27 Sep 2011
Simon Newstead, head of FI market and business strategy, GTS, RBS, addresses the three major themes of the conference: the macroeconomic environment, the regulatory landscape and co-operation within the banking industry.

Video

AFP 2011: Interview with Jeff Ficke, Director of Treasury Management, Fifth Third Bank - 09 Nov 2011
Jeff Ficke, director of treasury management, Fifth Third Bank, outlines the optimal strategy for corporates distributing wallet share among their bank groups.

Video

Sibos 2011: Interview with Werner Steinmueller, Head of Global Transaction Banking and Member of the Group Executive Committee, Deutsche Bank - 20 Sep 2011
Werner Steinmueller, managing director, Head of global transaction banking and member of the group executive committee, Deutsche Bank, addresses some of the issues to be discussed in the 'Big Issue' debate entitled "The Post-crisis Financial Transaction Infrastructure: What Will it Look Like, and What Do the Changes Mean for Market Participants?"

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Sibos 2011: Interview with Stacy Rosenthal and Matt Monaco, SWIFT - 27 Sep 2011
SWIFT's Stacy Rosenthal, head of corporate and payments strategy Americas, and Matt Monaco, head of corporate sales in North America, discuss cash management and how SWIFT is helping improve the processes surrounding it.

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Sibos 2011: gtnews Blog - 19 Sep 2011
Joy Macknight, editor, reports from the Sibos 2011 conference floor in Toronto, Canada.

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Sibos 2011: Interview with Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, BNP Paribas - 21 Sep 2011
Pierre Fersztand, global head of cash management, BNP Paribas, tackles the issues surrounding the adoption of electronic bank account management (eBAM) and highlights the benefits that SWIFT can bring to corporates.

Video

Sibos 2011: Interview with Alice Eastman, Senior VP of Cash Management and Payment Services, GTB, Scotiabank - 20 Sep 2011
Alice Eastman, senior vice president of cash management and payment services, global transaction banking (GTB), Scotiabank, discusses what corporates are looking for in a transaction bank and also the unique 'Canadian flavour' of the event this year.

Video

Sibos 2011: Interview with Nanda Kumar, President and CEO, SunTec - 20 Sep 2011
Nanda Kumar, president and chief executive officer (CEO), SunTec, explains the concept of relationship-based pricing, as well as the obstacles to and benefits of centralised billing for corporate banking.

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