Bank Payment Obligation can act as a gateway for further trade finance technologies, says new Commerzbank whitepaper

Commerzbank | Jan 31, 2019 at 12:00 AM

In the face of slow market adoption for the Bank Payment Obligation (BPO), which serves as a legally binding undertaking to execute payment for goods or services, Commerzbank has launched a new whitepaper, “Leading the path of digital evolution”, which explores how to boost BPO adoption among banks and – crucially – their corporate customers.

Fed moves to neutral stance

| Jan 31, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Today the Fed left monetary policy unchanged, as expected following the rate hike at their previous meeting six weeks ago.

Athletes, business owners, and human capital

| Jan 31, 2019 at 12:00 AM

As we approach Super Bowl Sunday in the US, I think there’s a useful parallel to draw between athletes and business owners with regards to how they should think about managing their assets.