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UK finance leaders face gap between AI deployment and value measurement in cash management
- Nine in 10 UK finance leaders have a clear business case for using AI in cash and liquidity management, but only 71% can clearly measure the business value their AI initiatives deliver, according to research by FIS conducted among 100 senior finance directors.
- Finance teams spend an average of 16.2 hours each week gathering, reconciling and validating cash-position data before sharing it with senior stakeholders, reducing capacity for higher-value analysis.
- Two-thirds of finance leaders say investment decisions are sometimes made without a complete picture of available liquidity, whilst 97% report increasing accountability for cash and liquidity outcomes even when underlying systems sit outside direct control.
- Accuracy, explainability or governance concerns are limiting AI adoption for 72% of respondents, whilst 76% cite data security risks as barriers to scaling AI initiatives.
- UK finance leaders manage an average of 14 legal entities, 11 banking relationships and 10 core finance systems, with only 78% saying their systems are sufficiently connected to support AI use cases.
- Greater automation of reporting and reconciliation ranks as the top priority (46%), followed by a single real-time view of cash across entities (43%) and improved system interoperability (42%).
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Visa unveils three enhanced capabilities to transform commercial payments through AI and automation
Visa unveils three capabilities for commercial payments covering SESA 2.0 supplier analytics, virtual card fraud solutions and an agentic commerce pilot with BILL and Billtrust.
Devanshee DaveDevanshee DavePing An Digital Bank (International) Limited has launched Receivables Financing and Invoice Financing to expand its trade finance portfolio for SMEs expanding overseas.
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Finastra and BRAC Bank launch advanced trade finance platform with AI-powered solutions
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Visa, BILL, and Billtrust launch first live pilot enabling AI agents to complete invoice payments through supplier portals
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Devanshee DaveExport Development Canada announced the establishment of a new representation in Stockholm to help Canadian companies build commercial opportunities in Sweden and the Nordic region.
Devanshee DaveMoonPay, a global crypto payments and stablecoin infrastructure company, is pursuing a strategic collaboration with Dunamu to develop digital asset-based financial infrastructure.
Devanshee DaveThe International Finance Corporation is exploring opportunities in Azerbaijan for desalination and wastewater treatment projects, where private-sector expertise and financing can complement public investment to address water scarcity constraints.
Devanshee DaveSouth Korea launched a 2 trillion won (approximately $1.4 billion) trade-finance programme with SK Hynix and four commercial banks to support semiconductor suppliers, with a signing ceremony held on 19th March at SK Hynix's semiconductor cluster in Yongin.
Devanshee DaveSeaspan Shipyards and the Business Development Bank of Canada signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to provide Canadian small and medium-sized businesses with clearer access to one of the country's largest defence supply chains.
Devanshee DaveAt the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong, China called for stronger coordination on macroeconomic policies, accelerated cooperation on artificial intelligence, and improved openness and supply chain resilience.
Devanshee DaveVietnam signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, in Hanoi on Sunday.
Devanshee DaveThe Export-Import Bank of Korea announced plans to strengthen financing cooperation with the International Finance Corporation in critical mineral supply chains and advanced industries, including artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
Devanshee DaveAfreximbank has proposed a USD 500 million trade finance package consisting of a 3.5-year USD 400 million Trade Finance Line of Credit and a 3-year USD 100 million Risk Participation Agreement with an option to extend for 6 months.
Devanshee DaveFinastra announced Finastra StandbyX at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, a cloud-enabled solution designed to help US banks digitise and automate standby letter of credit processing.
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Empowering small businesses: WTO, IFC, and multilateral banks review supply chain finance progress
WTO, IFC and multilateral development banks review progress on the Supply Chain Finance Initiative and support for SMEs in emerging markets.
Devanshee DaveDr Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, gave opening remarks at a workshop on cross-border payments held in Port Louis on 15 July 2026.
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Trade Treasury Payments announces the winners of the inaugural Corporate Excellence Awards 2026
Trade Treasury Payments announces winners of inaugural Corporate Excellence Awards 2026, recognising excellence in trade, treasury and payments teams.
Scott SanchonFCI has appointed Betül Kurtuluş as Secretary General following her role as Deputy Secretary General from February and leading the Secretariat since March.
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Digital trade workshop kicks off in Nairobi, TTP live reporting
ICC and EBRD hold high level workshop on digital trade in Nairobi, Kenya, emphasising preparation and reliable data infrastructure.
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