Treasury Technology October 1, 2018

Blockchain Still Strong Despite Cryptocurrency Fall

Deloitte: US executives’ enthusiasm lags for the new technology.

Despite cryptocurrencies' collapse in value this year, the adoption of the blockchain technology behind them by mainstream companies in search of cost savings and efficiency is almost certain to continue, if less quickly than originally anticipated. A recently published survey indicates US companies are taking a much more cautious approach to... Read More

Global Treasury October 1, 2018

Playing It SAFE with Chinese Cross-Border Transactions

Knowing who’s who with Chinese regulators and communicating with them effectively are key to smooth cross-border transactions. 

Making the most of a company's channels for cross-border transactions with China is always a challenge. At a recent meeting of NeuGroup's Tech20 Treasurers' Peer Group, one China-based member updated the members about the best way to communicate with state regulators at the People's... Read More

In This Issue October 1, 2018

Tackling KYC (aka Death by 1,000 Cuts)

The October issue of iTreasurer begins with a look at a plan brewing among corporates and banks to tackle the painful experience of complying with know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) rules. Also discussed is working with regulators (and determining which agency does what) in China, as well as payments, blockchain and risk velocity. Read More

Treasury Management October 1, 2018

Coca-Cola’s Man on a Mission to Start KYC Revolution with Bloomberg, Citibank

A know your customer transformation project takes shape, with four MNCs joining Coke in effort to ease laborious process. 

Coca-Cola’s director of international treasury, Jim Aschmeyer, is on a mission: He wants to transform the long-standing and increasingly painful process of complying with anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) regulations. “AML/KYC is a process that... Read More

Treasury Management September 10, 2018

Pre-Negotiations Shorten Chapter 11 Durations

Fitch says prepackaged plans make filing easier (but bankruptcy filings are rising). Read More

Investment Management September 10, 2018

Piloting Pension Moves as Tax Rates Fall and Interest Rates Rise

Most MNCs still have more than a month to contribute to pensions and save on taxes. Read More

In This Issue September 10, 2018

That Treasury’s Got Talent

In the latest issue of iTreasurer we discuss several trends that have been percolating throughout the year so far and promise to continue to be top of mind heading into the end of the year. Read More