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The top three cross-border payment pain points faced by SMEs

B2B cross-border payments are vital for facilitating trade between businesses in different countries. In 2022 B2B transactions exceeded $150 trillion and accounted for more than 96% of the overall cross-border payment volume. Thanks to digitalisation and the growth of eCommerce, three-fifths (58%) of SMEs say they are sending and receiving more c...

07 November 2023

Laurent Descout

Money 20/20 USA: What to expect at this year’s event

Money 20/20 is the world’s biggest, most influential gathering of the global money ecosystem, where visionaries, innovators, and leaders come together to discuss and explore the latest trends and developments in the financial world. This year’s event promises to be a special one and we’re looking forward to meeting fellow industry experts in Las Ve...

18 October 2023

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Why real-time data remains a top priority for treasurers

Treasurers recognise the value of the vast quantities of data at their disposal, no more so when markets are more volatile. When data is appropriately used it enables better, smarter decisions and faster reactions to crises. A recent survey found that foreign exchange (FX), commodity prices and liquidity risk were all top risk management prioritie...

06 July 2023 /startups /markets Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation

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Big tech’s layoffs present an opportunity for startups

So far in 2023, big tech layoffs have amounted to 308,699. That's 1,966 people losing their job per day. In 2019, big tech went on a recruiting spree, hoovering up a significant portion of the talent in the market. Startups struggled to attract and retain the right talent as workers succumbed to the bright lights of big tech firms, which were off...

06 June 2023

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Cybersecurity Is a Major Risk for SMEs

Cybersecurity is a very real threat to the UK’s 5.5 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The often-limited cybersecurity tools many SMEs use to protect their operations mean they are the weakest link, making them an easy target for cyber criminals. Attacks can be devastating, resulting in anything from destroying vital systems and leaking ...

09 May 2023

Laurent Descout

How CFOs can simplify their tech stack

The CFO role has evolved significantly in recent years, from being the financial gatekeeper who balances the books, to a key adviser and strategic decision maker for the business. As a result, they have become crucial decision-makers on what technology their business should invest in. There is a vast array of old legacy platforms and new technolog...

13 February 2023 Treasury Management

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