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The future is now: How ready is treasury?

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? Read more

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Cash management, Technology
March 2020
MultiSafepay and “Request to Pay”: open banking comes of age

The implementation of Europe’s second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) has unlocked a number of new open banking solutions, such as Request to Pay (RtP). Read more
Cash management, Technology
February 2020
The time for real-time reporting is now

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the desire for real-time cash-balance liquidity reporting began to build. In this article for Global Banking and Finance Review, Deutsche Bank’s Andreas Hauser argues that now is the time to revive this momentum. Read more
Cash management
February 2020
ISO 20022: stepping in the right direction

Deutsche Bank’s Christian Westerhaus explores the latest ISO 20022 developments in an article for Fintech Futures Read more

Commodities, Commodity finance, Trade finance, Trade
June 2019
Sunset to sunrise

Just because the oil majors are withdrawing from the North Sea, 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 Read more
Trade, Trade finance, Commodities, Commodity finance
February 2019
More firepower

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 Read more
Commodities, Commodity finance, Trade finance
June 2018
A close shave?

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 Read more

Commodities, Commodity finance, Trade finance, Trade
June 2019
Sunset to sunrise

Just because the oil majors are withdrawing from the North Sea, 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 Read more
Trade, Trade finance, Commodities, Commodity finance
February 2019
More firepower

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 Read more
Trade finance, Commodity finance
October 2018
Nature of the beast

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 Read more

Community
June 2019
A cracking idea

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 Read more
Community
June 2019
Family of nations

Baroness Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, explains how trade support is helping to bring truly inclusive and sustainable development to poorer Commonwealth countries Read more
Community
November 2018
Music to all ears

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 Read more
Community, Securities Services, Corporate cash management, Institutional cash management, Trust and agency services
October 2017
Charity begins at work

Cliff Oswick explores corporate giving and considers the potential impact upon workplace morale and employee engagement Read more
Community
October 2017
In person: Telixia Inico

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 Read more
Cash management, Community
June 2018
Relationship assets

Treasury consultant Robert Novaria explains how solid corporate results come to those able to generate the capability to deliver them – and that takes collaboration Read more
Community
June 2018
Chew on this

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 Read more

Cash Management, Technology
October 2019
Filling the data lake

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 Read more
Cash Management
September 2019
Creative sounds

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 Read more
Cash management
September 2019
Heart of the enterprise

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 Read more

Cash management
June 2019
Hedge with an edge

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 Read more
Institutional cash management
May 2019
ISO 20022 takes off

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 Read more
Institutional cash management
May 2019
ISO 20022 migration the biggest change in payments since SEPA

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 Read more

Trade finance, Macro and markets
December 2019
China’s Belt and Road Initiative - A guide to market participation

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 Read more
Macro and markets, Cash management
November 2019
Past the tipping point

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. Read more
Securities Services
November 2019
Change attracts more foreign investors to Gulf securities markets

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 Read more

Trade, Trade finance, Receivables finance
April 2019
Closer inspection

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
Trade Finance, Working capital management, Receivables finance
March 2019
Beyond the invoice

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 Read more
Trade, Trade Finance, Receivables Finance
November 2018
Receivables finance revisited

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. Read more

Cash management, Regulation
December 2019
Reversing a downhill race on tax

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 Read more
Cash management, Regulation
November 2019
Open banking – heralding the dawn of open finance?

As open banking gains traction, regulators are turning their attention to the next stage of development. Regulatory expert Polina Evstifeeva reviews initiatives Read more
Securities Services, Technology, Regulation
November 2019
Market reform and new technologies precede exciting post-trade future in Asia

flow reports on the themes to emerge out of the Network Forum Asia meeting in Hong Kong Read more

Securities Services, Technology, Regulation
November 2019
Market reform and new technologies precede exciting post-trade future in Asia

flow reports on the themes to emerge out of the Network Forum Asia meeting in Hong Kong Read more
Securities Services
November 2019
Change attracts more foreign investors to Gulf securities markets

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 Read more
Cash management, Technology
October 2019
Request to Pay through open banking

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 Read more

Cash management, Technology
March 2020
MultiSafepay and “Request to Pay”: open banking comes of age

The implementation of Europe’s second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) has unlocked a number of new open banking solutions, such as Request to Pay (RtP). Read more
Cash management, Technology
February 2020
The time for real-time reporting is now

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the desire for real-time cash-balance liquidity reporting began to build. In this article for Global Banking and Finance Review, Deutsche Bank’s Andreas Hauser argues that now is the time to revive this momentum. Read more
Technology, Regulation
November 2019
Eating each other’s lunch

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 Read more

Trade finance
November 2019
Syntagma Square synergies in trade

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 Read more
Trade finance, Technology
October 2019
Road to trade finance digitalisation

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 Read more
Trade finance
October 2019
Why the G7 matters

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 Read more

Trade Finance
February 2020
Joining the dots

Can attractive supply chain finance pricing drive sustainable behaviour? And when are trade payables really debt? Clarissa Dann reports on key discussion topics at the 2020 BCR Supply Chain Finance Summit in Amsterdam Read more
Trade finance, Macro and markets
December 2019
China’s Belt and Road Initiative - A guide to market participation

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 Read more
Trade finance
November 2019
Syntagma Square synergies in trade

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 Read more

Trust and agency services
February 2020
CLOs: What will drive issuance in 2020?

The SFVegas 2020 conference will bring together structured finance industry professionals to discuss the outlook for CLOs. Ahead of the event, Deutsche Bank’s Steve Hessler assesses what could propel the industry forward Read more
Trust and agency services
January 2020
TraCRs improve Australian investors’ direct access to US stocks

Transferable custody receipts allow Australian investors to broaden their horizons and gain exposure to global household names. Brendan Lake tells flow how this has helped him to engage retail investors
Read more
Trust and agency services
September 2019
Arrivals: New private financing model for Newark Airport ConRAC

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 Read more

Trade Finance
February 2020
Joining the dots

Can attractive supply chain finance pricing drive sustainable behaviour? And when are trade payables really debt? Clarissa Dann reports on key discussion topics at the 2020 BCR Supply Chain Finance Summit in Amsterdam Read more
Trade Finance, Working capital management, Receivables finance
March 2019
Beyond the invoice

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 Read more
Cash management, Technology, Americas
December 2018
Operational efficiency in treasury

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 Read more

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The future is now: How ready is treasury?

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Cash management, Technology

Commodities, Commodity finance, Trade finance, Trade

Trade, Trade finance, Commodities, Commodity finance

Commodities, Commodity finance, Trade finance

Commodities, Commodity finance, Trade finance, Trade

Trade, Trade finance, Commodities, Commodity finance

Trade finance, Commodity finance

Community, Securities Services, Corporate cash management, Institutional cash management, Trust and agency services

Cash management, Community

Cash Management, Technology

Trade finance, Macro and markets

Macro and markets, Cash management

Trade, Trade finance, Receivables finance

Trade Finance, Working capital management, Receivables finance

Trade, Trade Finance, Receivables Finance

Cash management, Regulation

Cash management, Regulation

Securities Services, Technology, Regulation

Securities Services, Technology, Regulation

Cash management, Technology

Cash management, Technology

Cash management, Technology

Technology, Regulation

Trade finance, Technology

Trade finance, Macro and markets

Trade Finance, Working capital management, Receivables finance

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