Ripple USD (RLUSD): A New Player in the Stablecoin Market
Ripple Labs, a prominent player in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, has introduced a new stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). This stablecoin, currently in its beta phase, is designed to be pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, offering a stable value that is fully backed by traditional financial assets. Ripple’s RLUSD represents a significant step in…
Franklin
What is enterprise risk management (ERM)?
This article is written by Trustpair In 2009, Dutch banking company ING suffered a loss of $8.5 million at a huge cost to the business due to employee embezzlement. That is one of the risks that enterprises face. The fraudster, an accounting manager at the company, used other employees’ passwords so he could sign in as…
The Evolving Role of Treasury in the Crypto World: A Comparison with Traditional Corporate Treasury Functions
With the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, the role of Treasury is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditional corporate treasury functions have long been the backbone of financial management, ensuring liquidity, managing risk, and overseeing cash flow. However, with companies like Ripple leading the charge in the crypto and digital payments space, a new type…
Adam
Revolutionising Treasury Operations with Premium Banking APIs
This article is written by Necto Corporate treasuries are under increasing pressure to optimise cash management, enhance liquidity, and mitigate risk. All while navigating a complex and rapidly changing global economy. The introduction of premium banking Application Programming Interfaces (APIs ) is set to revolutionise these operations. It is offering unprecedented levels of real-time data…
Treasury for Non-Treasurers: What’s Treasury’s impact on business performance? (Part 1: Operational Treasuries)
Last week, we explored whether Treasury is a strategic function. We’ll now dive into how different types of treasuries impact business performance. In this article, we’ll focus on operational treasuries, which come in two types: basic and control-orientated. We’ll examine their impact through the lens of the first article’s four key treasury objectives, which will…
Nicholas
Junior Treasurers Interview: A Session with Sean Howlin
This is the second edition of our Junior Treasurers Interview series, where we explore the experiences and insights of young Treasury professionals. In this series, we continue to learn how new treasurers are building their careers and adapting to the changes in the Treasury field, including the impact of new technologies. In this interview, we…