As investors build digital asset portfolios while they chase superior returns and diversification, custodian banks are building digital custody solutions to help them. Clarissa Dann reports on the risks and regulatory arms embracing these new asset classes

The slow progress of persuading employees back to the office after months of Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions is accelerating, but the future of work post-pandemic will inevitably be different as more opt to work from home full-time or part-time. flow’s Graham Buck and Clarissa Dann report on a brave new world of work

With Covid-19 having created the most wide-reaching dislocation of trade and supply chains since the global financial crisis, the role of export credit insurance is again under the spotlight. Vinco David and Jonathan Skovbro Steenberg of the Berne Union explain how their members have been increasing support for exporters and their financiers

As SWIFT’s gpi initiative approaches its fifth anniversary, many of its original goals have been achieved since the 2017 launch while more recent fine tuning has enhanced the service. What’s next on the agenda? The flow team reports

For Swiss multinational healthcare company F. Hoffman-La Roche AG – aka Roche – full visibility over available intraday bank transactions is essential for its treasury department in efficiently managing cash. flow reports on how working with Deutsche Bank enabled the team to develop an enhanced intra-day statement

Coca-Cola European Partners’ treasury team worked with Deutsche Bank to manage the FX and interest rate risk associated with the acquisition of Coca-Cola Amatil and the company’s subsequent transformation into Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. flow provides a summary of the deal

The slow progress of persuading employees back to the office after months of Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions is accelerating, but the future of work post-pandemic will inevitably be different as more opt to work from home full-time or part-time. flow’s Graham Buck and Clarissa Dann report on a brave new world of work

More countries are relaxing or abandoning Covid-19 containment restrictions despite the spectre of new virus variants. flow’s Clarissa Dann reflects on vaccine policies, normalcy indicators, and what this means for economic growth going forward

Trade economist Rebecca Harding examines how Covid-induced patterns of shifting work and consumption have increased supply chain scrutiny and highlighted critical export flows

With Covid-19 having created the most wide-reaching dislocation of trade and supply chains since the global financial crisis, the role of export credit insurance is again under the spotlight. Vinco David and Jonathan Skovbro Steenberg of the Berne Union explain how their members have been increasing support for exporters and their financiers

The latest event in the series “The future of Asset Servicing Leadership”, organised by The Asset magazine in collaboration with Deutsche Bank, considered what Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors mean for funds in Asia. flow reports

By attracting international corporates and financing with a partnership approach to offshore wind farms, Taiwan is driving renewable energy growth. flow’s Clarissa Dann provides an overview of two large, syndicated export credit agency deals

As the Philippines heads towards its national elections in May 2022 and grapples with Covid-19, flow highlights the country’s resilience and potential for those investing in and trading with ASEAN’s second largest market

Vietnam has managed to weather the Covid-19 pandemic better than many Asian economies. flow examines what underpins this resilience and how it is driving flows of foreign direct investment and export growth

Indonesia’s Omnibus Law seeks to boost foreign investment, jobs, and trade. flow examines its background and the opportunities this could bring as the country recovers from Covid-19 economic shock

As markets across the Americas slowly recover from the pandemic, leading experts from the securities services world – speaking at The Network Forum (TNF) Americas Conference – explored the changes sweeping through the industry. flow looks at some of the main discussion points arising from the event

As investors build digital asset portfolios while they chase superior returns and diversification, custodian banks are building digital custody solutions to help them. Clarissa Dann reports on the risks and regulatory arms embracing these new asset classes

One of the problems with securities settlement happening up to two days following the execution of the trade is the potential for operational and counterparty risk during that window. flow hears from Deutsche Bank’s Mike Clarke and Emma Johnson on the industry and regulatory cooperation, as well as the  collaboration needed for instantaneous settlement

Securitisations are going through a volatile period, but markets have begun to stabilise. flow reflects on recent Global ABS and Creditflux discussions and examines Deutsche Bank Research findings to assess the major trends impacting the securitisation markets and the outlook

Wieland is a fast-growing German copper and copper alloy specialist. After a series of M&A acquisitions in the US, the treasury team found the successive legacy cash management systems were impeding efficiency. flow’s Desirée Buchholz reports on the turnaround

For Swiss multinational healthcare company F. Hoffman-La Roche AG – aka Roche – full visibility over available intraday bank transactions is essential for its treasury department in efficiently managing cash. flow reports on how working with Deutsche Bank enabled the team to develop an enhanced intra-day statement

Coca-Cola European Partners’ treasury team worked with Deutsche Bank to manage the FX and interest rate risk associated with the acquisition of Coca-Cola Amatil and the company’s subsequent transformation into Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. flow provides a summary of the deal