Global Treasury May 30, 2018

Using Tech and Knowledge, Reach for Cross-Border Payments

Earthport augments reliable ACH network with know-how in global regulation and compliance. 

Faster, cheaper, transparent. These words are music to any treasurer's ears and a goal for departments where doing more with less is the mandate.

Capital Markets May 30, 2018

Switch from Libor to SOFR Will Be Challenging

Response to CME’s SOFR futures contracts may provide early signal.

Switching to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) should provide major benefits to corporates’ cash-management and funding efforts, and with the transition now taking its first steps, they should carefully monitor its progress to prepare for the change.

Treasury Technology May 30, 2018

Banks Need More User-Friendly Cash Management Offerings

Banks may have gotten too fancy in cash management, making upgrades hard, systems outdated. 

Banks are learning that getting fancy when it comes to cash management platforms actually works against them in the long run, according to an Aite study.

Regulatory Watch May 30, 2018

CFTC Chief Announces Swaps Rules Overhaul

CFTC chairman wants new rules to be more markets-based, less prescriptive. 

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo wants less rule-making chaos.

In This Issue May 30, 2018

Asia Leads in Digital Transformation

The June issue of iTreasurer offers a glimpse of the rapid digital transformation taking place in Asia and China in particular. We look at a new trend in pensions, plans to overhaul the CFTC and why banks need to make their cash management system more user-friendly. Also discussed are the new Libor replacement, SOFR, and how one company is augmenting ACH payments with technology and regional regulatory knowledge. Read More

Global Treasury May 30, 2018

Asia Transformation Drivers and Five Ideas for Regional Finance Leadership

Recent exchanges with customers in Asia show degree to which transformation drives finance and treasury in the region. 

Transformation in Asia arguably is happening at a pace that few other places experience. Thus, it is a great place for companies seeking to keep pace with change globally to witness how and how fast things can move.

Reports April 28, 2018

Collaboration and Prioritization in San Francisco

To get the most out of FX risk management and M&A integration, treasury must work well with others and prioritize the must-haves over the nice-to-haves. Read More