The results of the 2018 survey carried out by the Economist Intelligence Unit shows that the vast majority of treasurers are confident that their departments already have most of the skills required to manage and optimise the technologies driving operational change in the treasury. But is this confidence justified?
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Trade Finance TV
Trade Finance TV, brought to you in association with Deutsche Bank’s flow magazine, is a new TV channel dedicated to the world of global trade and how it is financed.
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State finances are weak, yet while many companies can afford to pay more rich countries have almost halved their corporate tax rates over three decades
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As open banking gains traction, regulators are turning their attention to the next stage of development. Regulatory expert Polina Evstifeeva reviews initiatives
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Companies drag their heels on climate change because many managers believe that for the planet to win, profits must fall. And others don’t see the relevance to their customers.
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Much has been said about North Sea oil having had its heyday. But just because the oil majors are withdrawing, that doesn’t mean there is no extraction. Clarissa Dann looks at how reserve-based lending is supporting the smaller independent oil producers that are thriving in the region
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As customers of Deutsche Bank’s structured commodity financing (STCF) services return for more liquidity, flow highlights key deals from 2018 in a journey from the North Sea to Greater China
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Commodities prices are back up and demand for commodities and their financing looks set to continue as emerging markets develop. But could geopolitics create further shocks? And how come a certain structured commodity finance banker lost all his hair? flow reports on the main themes from TXF Amsterdam 2018
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Much has been said about North Sea oil having had its heyday. But just because the oil majors are withdrawing, that doesn’t mean there is no extraction. Clarissa Dann looks at how reserve-based lending is supporting the smaller independent oil producers that are thriving in the region
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As customers of Deutsche Bank’s structured commodity financing (STCF) services return for more liquidity, flow highlights key deals from 2018 in a journey from the North Sea to Greater China
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How do commodity-backed structures work in the face of adversity? flow’s Clarissa Dann takes a closer look at Ukrainian metals and mining group Metinvest, and how it worked with its financiers to stay on its feet after a commodity price collapse, geopolitical turmoil and an economic downturn
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If you are one of the people putting up with a cracked phone, help is at hand. Neil Jensen reports on how economics graduate Josh Babarinde came up with the idea of a phone repair clinic to develop the skills of young people with poor employment prospects, as part of Deutsche Bank’s Made for Good programme
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Baroness Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, explains how trade support is helping to bring truly inclusive and sustainable development to poorer Commonwealth countries
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How did six disadvantaged children end up playing concerts in Boston as members of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Hong Kong? Neil Jensen finds out how the Deutsche Bank youth engagement programme is changing lives
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One of Deutsche Bank’s mentees through its award-winning CSR Made for Good campaign talks to Claudia Coppenolle about the transformational power of social enterprise
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Treasury consultant Robert Novaria explains how solid corporate results come to those able to generate the capability to deliver them – and that takes collaboration
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Cleaning chewing gum from the streets can be difficult and costly. flow’s Janet Du Chenne meets entrepreneur Anna Bullus, whose recycling company Gumdrop is determined to change that
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As real-time cash management shapes the consumer experience and negative interest rates attack passive deposits, corporate treasurers are employing API-enabled analytics in determining what cash needs to move where and to optimise their FX positions, reports Elizabeth Pfeuti
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Until Spotify disrupted the music ownership model, the music industry was under siege from piracy. Clarissa Dann reports on how the Swedish audio media phenomenon has applied its corporate treasury infrastructure to support this incredible growth story
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Business software provider SAP leads a consistent programme of innovation, the latest being its digital boardroom. Head of Global Treasury Steffen Diel demonstrates why leaving one’s comfort zone and being permanently curious can work miracles
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With geopolitical risk and FX volumes on the rise, flow explores how combining the right technology with trusted market expertise is essential for corporate treasurers
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Many of the world’s most important payment market infrastructures are transforming to meet the needs of automation, integration and real-time services. All of this is underpinned by the migration to a new payments messaging standard – ISO 20022. Paula Roels looks at the implications
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The decision by major central banks and SWIFT to migrate to ISO 20022 is an opportunity for banks and corporates to improve operational efficiency and reassess existing business models, but will require CEO commitment and allocation of appropriate budgets
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China has set out to rebuild its ancient Silk Road with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This paper provides an explanation of the BRI’s touchpoints and what this means for infrastructure and finance providers
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Companies drag their heels on climate change because many managers believe that for the planet to win, profits must fall. And others don’t see the relevance to their customers.
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The two-day Network Forum Middle East in Oman attracted global custodians, brokers, asset managers and regulators. flow reports on the talking points arising at the event on 21-22 October
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flow explains how the new update to the Wolfsberg Principles has provided greater clarity on client due diligence and risk-based checks in open account trade and bank to bank trade loans Read more
Supply chain finance is growing at 20% a year, with around US$2tn in payables available for financing. But how can this be made safer and more sustainable – and accessible to SMEs? flow reports on key themes at BCR’s 4th Supply Chain Finance Summit in Amsterdam
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The demand for receivables finance – as well as other forms of supply chain finance – has substantially risen over the past two to three decades: they reach places, and solve problems, that no other types of finance can.
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State finances are weak, yet while many companies can afford to pay more rich countries have almost halved their corporate tax rates over three decades
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Strategic adviser and fintech partner, or reactive follower? As technology and regulatory changes upend the transaction banking landscape, cross-functional teams rather than islands of expertise are the way forward, argues Boon Hiong Chan
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The two-day Network Forum Middle East in Oman attracted global custodians, brokers, asset managers and regulators. flow reports on the talking points arising at the event on 21-22 October
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Consumers across the globe might have fallen in love with card payment and e-wallet solutions, but the same cannot be said for treasurers, who have to deal with the strains they place on their business
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Strategic adviser and fintech partner, or reactive follower? As technology and regulatory changes upend the transaction banking landscape, cross-functional teams rather than islands of expertise are the way forward, argues Boon Hiong Chan
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The two-day Network Forum Middle East in Oman attracted global custodians, brokers, asset managers and regulators. flow reports on the talking points arising at the event on 21-22 October
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With more than 300 at the EBRD’s TFP Forum 2019, it was clear that trade finance-starved economies need a trade leg-up now more than ever. Clarissa Dann reports from Athens
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Why is it taking so long to digitalise trade finance? While the rubber stamp underpins all documentary credits and while courts will only accept paper in trade finance disputes, it’s hard to move forward
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Trade economist Rebecca Harding notes that while G7 members discuss trade tensions and the wildfires of the Amazon in France, the ability to talk a common language when cooperation is need more than ever remains elusive
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China has set out to rebuild its ancient Silk Road with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This paper provides an explanation of the BRI’s touchpoints and what this means for infrastructure and finance providers
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With more than 300 at the EBRD’s TFP Forum 2019, it was clear that trade finance-starved economies need a trade leg-up now more than ever. Clarissa Dann reports from Athens
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Why is it taking so long to digitalise trade finance? While the rubber stamp underpins all documentary credits and while courts will only accept paper in trade finance disputes, it’s hard to move forward
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The mass affluent in China are turning to global stock markets, helped by online trading platforms such as Tiger Brokers. flow looks at how the fintech’s Deutsche Bank-sponsored American Depository Receipt programme is further fuelling these investors’ ambitions
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flow looks at how an innovative model of private financing for consolidated rent-a-car facilities is set to provide numerous benefits to Newark airport, passengers and the rent-a-car industry
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eNotes are driving the surge in digital mortgages for residential housing. BAML’s Eileen Albus tells Janet Du Chenne how new innovations are helping to improve the consumer experience and lower lenders’ costs
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Supply chain finance is growing at 20% a year, with around US$2tn in payables available for financing. But how can this be made safer and more sustainable – and accessible to SMEs? flow reports on key themes at BCR’s 4th Supply Chain Finance Summit in Amsterdam
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Treasury operational models are under scrutiny more than ever before. But how can organisations ensure their processes are optimised for efficiency – and make sure they are not missing out on what evolving technology can do for them? Amy Beninato of Deutsche Bank and Kristy McKay of insurance multinational MAPFRE discuss their tips for success
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At Eurofinance 2018, the 27th conference on International Treasury Management, the cooperation between banks, corporate treasurers and fintechs to achieve common goals of speed and transparency was very much in evidence. Clarissa Dann reports on how buzz words made way for road maps and milestones
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