Weekly Transaction Banking Industry Insights

1. Optimizing Bank Relationships Challenges the Real-Time Treasury Executive - PYMNTS

A strong treasury department sees its banks not just as service providers, but as growth partners. Against that backdrop, the digital transformation of the banking sector is increasingly reshaping — and enhancing — the operations of traditional treasury teams.

2. Managing a climate at risk - ANZ bluenotes

Our purpose at ANZ is to shape a world where people and communities thrive. We bring that purpose to life through our strategy.

3. European Corporate Banking IT Pressures and Priorities, 2024 Edition - Celent

Corporate banking institutions in Europe are increasing their technology budgets, albeit more slowly than every other region. Across Europe, IT spending will grow moderately in 2024.

4. Philippines central bank reopens digital banking licences - The Banker

The Philippines will grant licences for up to four new digital banks from the beginning of 2025, following the successful launch of six banks

5. PSR sets out next steps for variable recurring payments in the UK - Finextra

The UK's Payment Systems Regulator says it will assess the necessity and scope of mandated participation in Phase 1 expansion of Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) following stakeholder feedback

6. ADB and Dashen Bank partner to boost trade finance in Ethiopia - Trade Finance Global (TFG)

The African Development Bank (ADB) Group has approved a $40 million transaction guarantee facility for Dashen Bank, aimed at enhancing trade finance activities in Ethiopia.