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Digitisation and technological advancement have transformed retail and corporate payments over the past decade. The next decade for payments will bring event greater change, if not a revolution. Follow the conversation now.
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Euromoney Conference's Online Channel Monthly MENA Podcast – hosted by Richard Banks. Each month Richard is joined by guests to discuss business, finance and policy in the MENA region. Designed to complement the live events run by Euromoney – this podcast gives further nuanced and in-depth analysis of strategic issues of importance to those involved with the economic direction of this vital and fascinating region.
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Environmental, social and governance issues have gained unprecedented attention and importance in the corporate world over the past couple of years, impacting all areas of operations, not least corporate treasury. In this Financing a Sustainable Planet podcast series, Euromoney investigates how ESG issues are impacting the world of treasury and payments, focusing specifically on each area to illuminate how corporates and institutions are responding to this rising attention and demand.
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Propelled by the pandemic, e-commerce globally continues to grow and evolve, opening-up opportunities for entrepreneurs and established global brands to serve customers in new ways. In this Euromoney podcast in partnership with Citi, the CEOs of UK online car retailer Cazoo, Italian luxury fashion brand Stefano Ricci, and Kenyan online household goods retailer Copia, discuss the e-commerce opportunity they are pursuing, the successes and challenges they have had, and offer advice on what ent ...
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Space isn’t cheap. Between 1960 and 1973, the United States spent $28 billion to land men on the Moon. That’s $288 billion when adjusted for inflation. The space investment market today is $360 billion and could grow to $2.7 trillion by 2045. In this two-part podcast we will explore the history and the expansion of the private sector and venture capital into space exploration, with insight from NASA’s chief economist, Alexander MacDonald; Apollo astronaut, Bill Anders; CEO of the Deep Space ...
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Corporate governance has never been more scrutinised, placing great pressure on companies to demonstrate that they're doing what they say they're doing. This is particularly challenging in the constantly evolving and complex area of sustainability, where there are gaps and issues in the accuracy of reporting. In this episode, we explore the strateg…
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In the scramble by companies to develop and implement an environmental, social and governance strategy, it can seem as if the social piece doesn’t quite receive the focus and attention it deserves. It should, and in this episode, we explore the importance of the ‘S’ in ESG, how companies see their social responsibility, and how some, led by corpora…
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In the past few years, the world of finance has been abuzz with everything relating to environmental, social and governance issues, in turn causing an explosion in the ever-expanding universe of green, social, and sustainable finance products. Such innovation is undoubtedly important and needed. But is it making a difference? How? And ultimately, w…
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Environmental, social and governance issues have gained unprecedented attention and importance in the corporate world over the past couple of years, impacting all areas of operations, not least corporate treasury. In this fifth episode, we speak to BNP Paribas' Nicolas Bouvier, head of sustainability for transaction banking EMEA, Ahmed Benraissi, h…
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Historically banks have been among the most sophisticated users of technology. They have also been highly innovative, developing and launching new innovations across banking businesses to meet customer and client demand. Yet, to keep up with this ever-evolving demand, banks are needing to seek external support and collaborate with fintechs, which c…
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Digitisation and technological advancement have transformed retail and corporate payments over the past decade. The next decade for payments will bring event greater change, if not a revolution. In the first episode, Bruno Mellado, global head of payments and receivables at BNP Paribas, and Neil Pein, global head of Axepta BNP Paribas and head of p…
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Similar to the payments industry, trade and supply chain finance is rapidly undergoing a digital transformation, in turn minimising the need for paper documentation and manual involvement throughout the process. In this second episode, Rodolphe Vergeaud, head of EMEA trade and working capital solutions at BNP Paribas, and Bruno François, the bank’s…
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Corporate treasurers are today supported in their role by an ever-expanding range of digital platforms and technologies that can enhance their ability to better manage the cash and liquidity of their operations. The ease and efficiency with which they are being onboarded by their cash management banks is also increasing thanks to digitalisation. In…
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Given the attractive returns offered by cryptocurrency investments, corporate treasurers are paying increasing attention to the emerging asset-class. But the stakes are high. Crypto is volatile, accounting for it isn’t easy and using it in the real world remains elusive. In this final episode, we explore if there is a way for treasurers to benefit …
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Distributed ledger or blockchain technology and decentralized finance demonstrate a new way for information and assets to be exchanged instantly at a very low cost. So, can treasurers leverage this technology in their day-to-day - to share information between businesses, settle invoices, access supply chain finance or even improve their working cap…
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Cloud technology, blockchain, 5G, robotic process automation and virtual reality are upending antiquated ways of working for corporate treasurers. As such, today’s treasurer is just as likely to be an expert coder or gifted engineer as they are an accountant or financial expert. But how does this new “breed” of corporate treasurer use new technolog…
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Anticipating the next evolution in corporate treasury The ever-evolving social, economic, environmental and technology landscape is forcing treasury to adapt at lightning speed. It is no stretch to say that the role of the treasurer – and the technology and regulation that underpins it – is transforming into something altogether new. In this next s…
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The moment a US regulator knocks at the door might not be the worst experience a firm will have if it breaks an economic sanction. Every member of staff, especially those at the top, face an uphill battle for that company’s survival: becoming unbanked, reforming the culture within and salvaging a damaged reputation. How can companies recover?…
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Treasury and Turbulence brings you the human stories behind corporate risk. Today's companies must seize new technology, navigate the complex geopolitical climate and convince their shareholders they tow an ethical line. In our next series, we hear two cautionary tales of companies that broke US sanctions. Executives tell us what it is like to have…
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Major General Bill Anders flew on Apollo eight in December 1960 on one of the most visionary voyages ever attempted in human history. He, Frank Borman and Jim Lovell were the first people to leave Earth orbit to travel to another celestial body to see the dark side of the moon, to see the entirety of the Earth at once, and to travel on top of a Sat…
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The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration is an alliance of space industry, businesses and advocacy groups collaborating to reinforce the value and benefits of deep space exploration with the public and our nation's leaders. Their stated goal is to build lasting support for a long term sustainable strategic direction for human space exploration and …
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In this special episode of money in the moonshot, we are excited to speak with venture capitalists Steve Jurvetson. Steve is a VC investor who focuses on mission driven companies at the cutting edge of disruptive technology. An early investor in SpaceX, Tesla Planet Labs, Memphis Meats and Hotmail, he currently sits on the board of both SpaceX and …
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An economist and historian Alexander MacDonald wrote his doctorate on the economic history of American space exploration and is the author of the book The Long Space Age published in 2017. He is an expert on private enterprises involvements in space exploration from the early days of astronomical observation in the 18th century, through to the priv…
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From lightweight micro-processing computers, Digital Fly-By-Wire and program and project management to memory foam mattresses, cordless power tools and shock absorbent trainers; space exploration is a driver of change. Consequently, it is hardly surprising that sixteen of the world’s 500 billionaires have committed to space ventures. In this episod…
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For the Apollo missions the burden of NASA’s budget fell squarely on the back of American taxpayers, and they were sold on this onerous arrangement by the context of the Cold War. When the main driver of your space program is partisan, your funding model is vulnerable to political risk. In this episode we explore the potential impact of mixing poli…
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Over $30 trillion has been invested in environmental social and governance (ESG) themed assets. With over 600 ESG rankings and ratings and over 4,000 ESG key performance indicators, standardization has never been more important. But who decides on ESG standards in the corporate supply chain and how can banks help corporate treasurers navigate this …
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In this episode, we’ll be focusing on the disconnect between the factories where clothes are made and the biggest investment houses where those suits are worn. With corporates under constant pressure to increase profits, how seriously do they take their codes of conduct – and should institutional investors be doing more to put pressure on corporate…
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The world as we know it has turned on its head. Reeling from Covid-19, supply chains have fractured beyond recognition and firms globally are scrambling to stay afloat in order to get goods to market. But as the lockdown continues, are companies cutting corners – and putting their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals aside – at the expe…
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Artificial intelligence has the ability to transform the way we make payments. As such, banks and payment platforms are increasingly leveraging this type of technology to help them streamline a number of time consuming processes, especially when it comes to compliance. But how does it work and what are the main challenges to the implementation of t…
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Companies in developed economies take it for granted that their cross-border transactions will be seamless. But for those working in riskier emerging markets, moving money from one place to another can create a whole host of issues that may not be apparent at first glance. In this episode of Treasury and Turbulence, Euromoney will examine some of t…
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When it comes to simple, every day transactions, cash just doesn’t seem to be relevant anymore. Contactless cards and smart phones are increasingly replacing cash as a relatively safe, convenient and efficient way to transact. But is this transition as straightforward as it sounds? In this episode, Euromoney will explore the cost of moving towards …
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In the unceasing struggle against cyber criminals - where hackers seem always to be one step ahead – companies are increasingly realising the best form of defence could be to leave themselves open to attack. Rather than trying to outwit hackers, these companies offer “bug bounties”, paying hackers to attack their systems and report back the weaknes…
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The early 20th century saw the emergence of the multinational corporate. But the harsh geopolitical and economic circumstances of inter-war Europe forced many companies to take extreme steps to prepare their business for the looming threat of war. In this episode, we tell the story of the German pharmaceutical company Beiersdorf – creator of Nivea …
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A disorderly Brexit will have implications across the economy, but few sectors demonstrate the scale of the challenge better than the auto industry, which has made an art form of cross border manufacturing that arrives just in time for the production line. In this episode, Euromoney will examine the impact that Brexit will have on the corporate tre…
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Corporate treasurers are too often the unsung heroes of their businesses. Operating in the background, they only become noticeable when things go wrong. This is because they are the people responsible for keeping their firm afloat. In this series, Euromoney examines how treasurers battle risk and defend company interests – sometimes under impossibl…
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In this week’s rather breathless podcast I ran out of the Bahrain conference to talk to Mazin Manna, CEO of Citi Bahrain and Hasan Haider, CEO of Tenmou. The contrast between a global giant and a local angel investing minnow highlights the wonderful diversity which exists in the financial world. To outsiders its monolithic and homogenous – to those…
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