Beyond the hype: How far away is the real-time treasury?
Many treasuries are still reliant on end of day reports and manual processes. But change is within sight. Here are some exciting innovations that are bringing treasuries closer to being truly real-time — from open banking APIs to robotics and artificial intelligence.
After the construction company H+H switched bank for the first time in 110 years to join Nordea, the implementation of a new global cash pool has given the company direct access to all of their liquidity in one place.
Providing businesses with an instant and easy overview of their key financial figures is an important aim of banks in leveraging new digital tools to help their customers make more empowered decisions. Nordea’s new Dashboard promises to help financial decision makers from companies of all sizes move to centre stage in the strategy making process.
What’s the role of today’s CFO in digital transformation?
Many CFOs still spend the majority of their time on traditional finance roles. But as the gatekeepers of critical finance data, CFOs should also play a leading role in their company’s digital transformation. This article explores how CFOs can achieve this.
How to drive sustainability with supply chain financing
Sustainability is becoming a major priority for corporates. As consumers become more environmentally aware, businesses are striving to reduce their impact on the world around them. We discuss why the supply chain plays such a crucial role in sustainability.
How treasuries can capitalise on the opportunities of digitalisation
Every treasury is on a digital transformation journey. And while there can be challenges involved, these are vastly outweighed by the benefits of new technologies. Here’s how treasuries can plan for a smooth transition and work with partners effectively to achieve the best results from digitalisation.
Open Banking offers a future of fast, direct and transparent data flows that can change the way people use and consume financial services. Built around the concept of strong customer authentication, a range of new solutions are possible including specific enablers that can make Request to Pay an everyday reality.
As Sweden continues to move towards being a cashless society, the Swish mobile app has seen an explosion in popularity. It’s now used by over two thirds of the country’s population. Here’s what businesses in Sweden have to gain from offering Swish as a mobile payment solution.
You may already have a centralised payment and collections hub, but it’s important that you regularly review and improve its processes. By continually upgrading your payment factory, your business can scale, evolve and navigate new risks. Here are our key recommendations.
How Volvo’s treasury is becoming a strategic player
Treasuries want to be more strategic—but it’s not an easy road. They’ll need to recruit the right skill sets, take a leading role on digitalisation and be early adopters of new technologies. Nordea’s Erik Seifert met with Elisabeth Mosséen, Group Treasurer at Volvo Cars, to learn from her experience of building a strategic treasury that’s actively engaging with the business to support corporate goals.
3 ways to prepare for SEPA Instant Credit Transfers
The new SEPA Instant Credit Transfer scheme could benefit your business in a number of ways—but are you ready? In this article we offer three key recommendations to help your business prepare for the upcoming changes and get the most out of instant payments.
How will SEPA Instant Credit Transfer benefit your business?
The new SEPA Instant Credit Transfer scheme is a world-first in terms of its scale and reach. As it’s rolled out across Europe, it could benefit your business immensely; by helping you deliver better customer experiences, optimise your cash management and streamline your operations.