Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

trillion in extended credit and new capital for its consumer and institutional clients while moving $10 trillion in over 120 currencies daily. Industry leadership, advancements in digitalization and corporate citizenship also factored in. Throughout 2023, JPMorgan Chase raised $2.3

Banking 107

Banking Foreign Exchange Profit and Loss Finance 107

Simply Treasury

JUNE 3, 2021

Delay in FX hedging, accounting treatment. The accounting treatment of currency hedging (timing) mismatches remains a major problem that has become more acute in the wake of the health crisis. When payments were in foreign currencies, this may have affected their results because of currency hedging.

IFRS 130

IFRS Foreign Exchange Currencies Profit and Loss 130

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Visa has announced that it will sell cross-border payments company Earthport’s foreign exchange (FX) business to Pollen Street Capital’s Currency Holdings, according to a report. Visa, which acquired Earthport in May 2019, said the sale will help to speed up Earthport’s growth of its larger core payments business.

Foreign Exchange 100

Foreign Exchange Treasury Currencies B2B 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2018

Exposure to the risks of endless shifts of foreign exchange (FX) rates keeps executives on their toes: Deloitte recently found FX volatility to be the most common concern among surveyed corporate treasurers. However, foreign exchange risk mitigation goes beyond hedging, said Mark Frey, COO at Cambridge Global Payments.

Currencies 53

Currencies Foreign Exchange Risk Management Profit and Loss 53

Future CFO

MAY 26, 2022

According to Victor Ng , regional vice president for Asia, BlackLine , intercompany accounting involves the recording of financial transactions between different legal entities within the same private company. To Ng, the most common red flag is unreconciled intercompany accounts. The intercompany complexity.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 98

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Accounting Foreign Exchange Compliance 98

PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

In a move that lets small businesses take card payments and monitor income, accounting platform Clear Books has integrated with Stripe. The connection enables small businesses with a Clear Books account to take invoice payments by credit and debit card, according to an announcement.

Accounting 65

Accounting Foreign Exchange Invoicing Currencies 65

Future CFO

APRIL 10, 2022

Digital money will be the future, said PwC recently when releasing its 2022 PwC Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Global Index. It’s estimated that more than 80% of central banks are considering launching a central bank digital currency,” the company noted in a statement.

Foreign Exchange 98

Foreign Exchange Currencies Retail Banking 98

PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

Singapore-based cross border-payments platform TranSwap will partner with Currencycloud , which provides B2B embedded cross-border solutions, to let businesses collect and hold numerous currencies in the U.S., EU and other countries, a press release states.

B2B 99

B2B Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounting 99

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

While expanding internationally is the easy part, the challenge often comes in the back-office financials like invoicing , cross-border payments, accounting and reconciliation. The challenges of international financial workflows don't end once a payment is received and currency conversion occurs, either. Cross-Border Headaches.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 61

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Foreign Exchange Reconciliations Currencies 61

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Foreign exchange solutions company OFX is expanding its services in the U.K. 13) that its Global Currency Account is now available to importers and exporters in the U.K. The service targets businesses trading online across borders, providing a platform to manage multiple currencies in a single solution.

Accounting 40

Accounting Foreign Exchange Currencies eCommerce 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA Merrill) is introducing a new solution for other financial institutions (FIs) in the interbank payment system to automate foreign exchange (FX) conversion. The solution is supported across 89 countries and can make conversion in 41 currencies, the bank noted.

Foreign Exchange 76

Foreign Exchange Banking Currencies Compliance 76

PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2019

This lack of insight into intercompany accounts can result in misstated financials, fraud and, overall, a lack of understanding into cash positions and allocations. The tool lets treasurers keep a single account for each currency, for example, or to group accounts based on product line or legal entity.

Foreign Exchange 60

Foreign Exchange Banking Currencies Accounting 60

PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2019

The service automatically extracts data from invoices, PDFs and other trade documents and automates accounts payable while storing payables information for reconciliation and accounting. The invoice processing solution augments Cambridge Global Payments’ existing offering of global payments and foreign exchange management solutions.

Foreign Exchange 64

Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Invoicing Reconciliations 64

PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

BlockFi said it was “able to confirm that no funds, passwords, social security numbers, tax identification numbers, passports, licenses, bank account information, nor similar non-public identification information was exposed as a result of this incident.”.

Foreign Exchange 84

Foreign Exchange Currencies Securities Numbers 84

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

FLEETCOR , which works in global business payments, announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire cross-border payment firm Associated Foreign Exchange (AFEX) to help boost its own payments network, a press release says. The company normally focuses on providing international accounts to businesses underserved by banks.

Foreign Exchange 121

Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounting Investments 121

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

Cross-currency money transfer firm Western Union has announced the launch of Digital Location, a new tool that enables people to send money from home. A card is used for payouts into any bank account, digital wallet or agent locations supported by Western Union. Over 40 countries have the ability to use the Western Union Mobile app.

Foreign Exchange 114

Foreign Exchange Currencies Risk Management Technology 114

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Some central banks have been able to accumulate reserves on current account improvements or investment inflows, while others still see their currencies under pressure from US Fed tightening prospects, the credit rating agency noted. Asia Pacific sovereigns are seeing diverging reserve dynamics, said Fitch Ratings recently.

Foreign Exchange 52

Foreign Exchange Currencies Finance Investments 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Currency Conversion Headache. One of the biggest challenges in cross-border trade for any kind of business relates to foreign exchange. A B2B invoice may be issued and paid in one currency, but the recipient of those funds has to convert that money into their local currency. Today, that's not always possible.

Foreign Exchange 56

Foreign Exchange Currencies Manufacturing B2B 56

PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

Yet as cross border trade picks back up, the foreign exchange and global payments needs of businesses will intensify. FXPress entered the market with a focus on cross-border payments and foreign exchange services. Beyond Payments Initiation. “But payments is just one side of the equation,” noted Conibear.

Finance 69

Finance Foreign Exchange Currencies Banking 69

Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

The latest such episode started in 2019 with the ongoing debt crisis, followed by a currency collapse and, in 2022, the fall of the scandal-ridden government of Rajapaksa. In September, Fitch Ratings upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term local-currency issuer default rating to CCC- from Restricted Default. Each time, it has bounced back.

Economics 105

Economics Currencies Restructuring Manufacturing 105

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

An alternative to this payment strategy is to open up a bank account in each market in which a business operates. “But for a company that’s just starting to sell internationally, the ease of opening up a foreign bank account is non-existent.” The Competitive Differentiator.

Foreign Exchange 67

Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounting Banking 67

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In this week's roundup of payment rail innovation, PYMNTS finds B2B payments use cases serve as an important driver of adoption, with FinTechs and financial service providers embracing payment rails old and new to enable real-time B2B payments and foreign exchange. China Touts Proprietary Digital Currency. and abroad.

B2B 56

B2B Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounts Payable 56

PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

A woman in Australia will go to jail for the theft of more than 100,000 Ripple digital currency tokens over two years ago, ACS Information Age reported. The 25-year-old individual gained access to the digital currency account belonging to a man in his 50s.

Foreign Exchange 74

Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounting Finance 74

Planful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

5 discussions of finance and accounting techniques. These keynotes, hands-on sessions, stories, chats, and trainings—by and for finance and accounting professionals—served as a fitting kickoff to this two-day online conference. Planful Perform 2021 Day 1 just concluded and the stats speak for themselves: 2 keynotes.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Accounting Finance Planning 40

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Cambridge Global Payments , a FLEETCOR firm, and Beanworks Solutions are continuing their collaboration to bring together solutions and offer a full accounts payable (AP) offering to clients, which can streamline their payable workflow spanning between buying and payment for firms that have international business, according to a Tuesday (Nov.

Accounts Payable 84

Accounts Payable Foreign Exchange B2B Invoicing 84

PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

Ripple is the company behind the XRP digital currency, The Wall Street Journal reported. MoneyGram has tapped into foreign exchange markets for settlements in the past. As a result, the company had to purchase currencies ahead of time regularly. firm that is publicly traded, Ripple Inc. per share.

Investments 84

Investments Foreign Exchange Planning Currencies 84

PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

BlockFi said it was “able to confirm that no funds, passwords, social security numbers, tax identification numbers, passports, licenses, bank account information, nor similar non-public identification information was exposed as a result of this incident.”.

Foreign Exchange 59

Foreign Exchange Currencies Securities Numbers 59

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Bank of America (BofA) is introducing a cross-border payment tracker and expanding SWIFT gpi to support more than 140 currencies, accessible through the integrated CashPro platform. The financial institution or corporate client gets transparency into fees and foreign exchange rates as well as visibility of payment settlement.

Foreign Exchange 104

Foreign Exchange Banking Treasury Compliance 104

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2019

Globalization and easing barriers to international expansion aren’t simply changing the way corporates manage foreign exchange exposure. This is especially true for SMEs who cannot run the risk of losing 30 percent of revenue on a currency depreciation.”. A recent controversy at American Express highlighted that risk for SMBs.

Foreign Exchange 69

Foreign Exchange Currencies Cash Management Profit and Loss 69

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2020

Buyers will be able to pay suppliers in their own countries’ currencies with ease, according to the release. Risk will be less of an issue because of the increase in transparency and tighter control on foreign exchange payments, along with the currency exposures for those with stake in procurement and treasury.

SAP 99

SAP Foreign Exchange Reconciliations Currencies 99

Creative CFP

OCTOBER 2, 2020

A couple of years into my career as a chartered accountant I started to wonder if I was still enjoying working in the finance industry. I was so consumed with day-to-day accounting tasks that I did not have time to monitor the financial health of businesses I was taking care of, or to provide valuable feedback to business owners.

Accounting 52

Accounting Finance Cash Flow Forecasting General Ledger 52

PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2019

American Express is refunding some of its small business foreign exchange (forex) clients following an investigation into claims that the company misrepresented foreign currency conversion rates. American Express’s forex division itself accounts for less than 0.5

Foreign Exchange 51

Foreign Exchange Currencies Sales Accounting 51

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

ClearBank Dives Into Multicurrency Accounts Via API. clearing bank ClearBank is introducing multicurrency bank accounts for businesses to move funds based on foreign exchange prices in real time. In the U.K.,

Banking 110

Banking B2B Foreign Exchange Currencies 110

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

One of the major trends in this space is the ability to connect bank accounts seamlessly, providing real-time visibility into your financial status. Known for its advanced features, Datarails offers a seamless experience by connecting directly with your existing bank accounts, providing real-time visibility into your finances.

Cash Management 52

Cash Management Cash Flow Forecasting Reconciliations Forecasting 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

This has resulted in business-to-business (B2B) offerings such as mobile apps that help provide small business owners better overview and management of their companies’ bank accounts, as well as their accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR). Around The B2B API World. APIs are also helping FIs disburse loans.

eCommerce 63

eCommerce Banking Foreign Exchange B2B 63

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Today in B2B payments, accounts payable automation firm CPS finds a buyer. The accounts payable (AP) workforce is alerted when differences are discovered. OpenPayd Debuts Access To Quick Foreign Exchange Payments. 27), which will help clients access easy foreign exchange payments, according to a press release.

B2B 56

B2B Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Invoicing 56

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2019

s Conservative Party leadership contest is only the latest geopolitical event sparking concerns among analysts over foreign exchange (FX) markets — and corporates’ ability to react to those changes. And while expected currency fluctuations resulting from Brexit will surely mean U.K. The victory of Boris Johnson in the U.K.’s

Foreign Exchange 57

Foreign Exchange Currencies Treasury Benchmarking 57