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CASH MANAGEMENT
Why treasurers should consider alternative investments
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FLOW CASE STUDY, CASH MANAGEMENT
FX with style from Valentino FX with style from Valentino
Making cross-currency payments between a subsidiary to a central account is often costly and inefficient. flow explores how fashion house Valentino implemented an award-winning accountless solution with an integrated FX workflow to support its growth in South Korea
TRADE FINANCE AND LENDING, MACRO AND MARKETS
Rare earths – a powerful attraction Rare earths – a powerful attraction
China has dominated the production of rare earth metals – the vital inputs in the clean energy transition as well as military equipment. But this could be all set to change as Western economies seek greater control of their supply chains and to reduce their dependence on rivals, explains Deutsche Bank’s Marion Laboure
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CASH MANAGEMENT
CASH MANAGEMENT
Why treasurers should consider alternative investments Why treasurers should consider alternative investments
Rising interest rates, resurgent inflation and turbulence in the banking industry mean that liquidity management remains a challenge for corporate treasurers. Is it time for a new approach? flow’s Desirée Buchholz examines the potential of alternative investments
CASH MANAGEMENT, MACRO AND MARKETS
Japan joins the journey to a cashless society Japan joins the journey to a cashless society
Japan might be a relative latecomer to journey towards a cashless society, but it has made swift progress in just five years, as a Deutsche Bank Research paper reports
CASH MANAGEMENT
Managing liquidity in a changing environment Managing liquidity in a changing environment
As interest rates rise to levels not seen since the global financial crisis, returns on cash have also improved. But geopolitical uncertainty and the failure of several major banks put the onus on treasury to plan and manage liquidity. flow reports on a recent Economist Impact webinar where panellists discussed best liquidity management practice
TRADE FINANCE
TRADE FINANCE AND LENDING, MACRO AND MARKETS
Rare earths – a powerful attraction Rare earths – a powerful attraction
China has dominated the production of rare earth metals – the vital inputs in the clean energy transition as well as military equipment. But this could be all set to change as Western economies seek greater control of their supply chains and to reduce their dependence on rivals, explains Deutsche Bank’s Marion Laboure
TRADE FINANCE
What is driving the growth of SCF? What is driving the growth of SCF?
Growth in supply chain finance (SCF) volumes is being backed by increasingly robust reporting requirements, electronic documents legislation and greater collaboration between fintechs and banks. Investors are also showing interest in SCF-based assets. flow reports on the state of play
TRADE FINANCE, SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Export finance gets a full house in Lisbon Export finance gets a full house in Lisbon
After a busy 2022 of export finance deals, the prospect of a new OECD consensus and the continued demand for equipment and infrastructure to support clean energy transition were key themes at the 2023 TXF Global Export and Project Finance event in Lisbon. flow’s Clarissa Dann reports
DOSSIER SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Decarbonising tomorrow
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Decarbonising tomorrow
With energy transition and net zero pathway objectives now embedded into many corporate strategy and operational plans, the role of the bank is evolving to one of partnership and support as companies seek to decarbonise. Deutsche Bank’s Lavinia Bauerochse shares her perspective on the journey
Iberdrola: pioneering the renewable energy revolution
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE, FLOW CASE STUDY
Iberdrola: pioneering the renewable energy revolution
Making net-zero happen by 2050 as global energy demand ramps up looks more doable when utilities commit to clean energy assets for powering their grids. Spain’s Iberdrola worked this out 20 years ago and, as flow’s Clarissa Dann reports, the vision is paying off
Greening Henkel’s supply chain
FLOW CASE STUDY, SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Greening Henkel’s supply chain
Henkel is using its position as a key buyer to incentivise suppliers to pursue more sustainable practices. flow’s Clarissa Dann explores the critical role of the company’s supply chains in this transition and how sustainability-linked supply chain finance programmes are driving change
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FLOW CASE STUDIES
FX with style from Valentino
FLOW CASE STUDY, CASH MANAGEMENT
FX with style from Valentino
Making cross-currency payments between a subsidiary to a central account is often costly and inefficient. flow explores how fashion house Valentino implemented an award-winning accountless solution with an integrated FX workflow to support its growth in South Korea
Autohome: in the driving seat
TRUST AND AGENCY SERVICES, FLOW CASE STUDY
Autohome: in the driving seat
Autohome is a dynamic sales and information portal in the world’s largest automobile market. flow’s Clarissa Dann provides a summary of the mileage so far, and reports on how its American Depositary Receipt programme has helped the company broaden and enhance its investor base worldwide
Greening Henkel’s supply chain
FLOW CASE STUDY, SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Greening Henkel’s supply chain
Henkel is using its position as a key buyer to incentivise suppliers to pursue more sustainable practices. flow’s Clarissa Dann explores the critical role of the company’s supply chains in this transition and how sustainability-linked supply chain finance programmes are driving change
SECURITIES SERVICES
SECURITIES SERVICES
A new dawn for custody A new dawn for custody
Digitalisation and changes to the network management operating model were among the key themes to emerge from The Network Forum (TNF) Annual Meeting 2023 in Athens. flow’s Clarissa Dann reports on the conversations
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Cloud of transparency Cloud of transparency
Cloud technology is embedded in our daily lives, from storing photos and files from personal devices to sharing files at work. flow reports on how custody in the cloud brings a wealth of self-service and real-time data analytics benefits to both client and custodian – once regulatory frameworks and legacy systems are navigated
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Regulatory outlook in securities services 2023 Regulatory outlook in securities services 2023
Now a twice-yearly update, this deep dive into regulation impacting the post-trade landscape from Deutsche Bank’s Boon-Hiong Chan and Britta Woernle provides an update on accelerated settlement, digital assets and client asset protection. This article summarises the main global and regional regulatory developments, and how they are shaping the post-trade world.
MACRO AND MARKETS
Recession risk
MACRO AND MARKETS
Recession risk
With the Federal Reserve skipping a rate hike at the June 2023 FOMC meeting following the most aggressive round of tightening since Paul Volcker, maintaining the balance between taming inflation and averting recession continues to be the central macro focus for markets, reflect Deutsche Bank Research economists
Asia holds its ground in Q2
MACRO AND MARKETS, SECURITIES SERVICES
Asia holds its ground in Q2
In the latest Asia Corporate Newsletter, Deutsche Bank Research notes that the US banking crisis has lent strength to global economic headwinds, but Asia is well positioned to withstand the buffeting, with China’s reopened economy as a key driver. flow provides a summary of the report’s insights
Asia Q1 – From high jump to long jump
MACRO AND MARKETS, TRADE FINANCE
Asia Q1 – From high jump to long jump
In the first Asia Corporate Newsletter of 2023, Deutsche Bank Research Strategist Mallika Sachdeva reflects on key economic pivots underway in Asia – China’s scrapping of its zero-Covid policy and the Bank of Japan’s initial steps to exiting ultra-easy monetary policy. She also shares insights on the impact of all of this on Deutsche Bank’s currency and commodities views and what this means for corporates’ FX and raw materials hedging strategies
TRUST AND AGENCY SERVICES
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Escrow accounts explained Escrow accounts explained
How can you promote trust that a transaction can go ahead, and that the parties are in receipt of funds? One solution is escrow accounts. flow explains how escrows work and how digitalisation has made an escrow arrangement seamless for clients
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Autohome: in the driving seat Autohome: in the driving seat
Autohome is a dynamic sales and information portal in the world’s largest automobile market. flow’s Clarissa Dann provides a summary of the mileage so far, and reports on how its American Depositary Receipt programme has helped the company broaden and enhance its investor base worldwide
TRUST AND AGENCY SERVICES
CLOs: weathering the storm CLOs: weathering the storm
Despite market volatility, concerns about rising levels of underlying asset defaults, and lower levels of issuance, collateralised loan obligations (CLOs) are holding strong in tough times. flow reports on the market’s pulse at two recent CLO events and finds it in a stressed yet stable condition
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY, REGULATION
TECHNOLOGY, CASH MANAGEMENT
REGULATION
Regulatory outlook in securities services 2023
SECURITIES SERVICES, REGULATION
Regulatory outlook in securities services 2023
Now a twice-yearly update, this deep dive into regulation impacting the post-trade landscape from Deutsche Bank’s Boon-Hiong Chan and Britta Woernle provides an update on accelerated settlement, digital assets and client asset protection. This article summarises the main global and regional regulatory developments, and how they are shaping the post-trade world
Who is your counterparty?
CASH MANAGEMENT, REGULATION
Who is your counterparty?
Eliminating duplicative activities is essential for financial institutions seeking to provide added value to clients during the performance of underlying client checks. flow takes a closer look at how the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation has come up with a neat solution to address this
A brave new SDR world?
SECURITIES SERVICES, REGULATION
A brave new SDR world?
With the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) Settlement Discipline Regime (SDR) having come into force on 1 February 2022, mandatory buy-ins for market participants that fail to settle a trade within a set period was postponed. flow provides a summary of the impact
DOSSIER ASEAN
DOSSIER ASEAN, MACRO AND MARKETS {icon-book}
The blossoming of ASEAN The blossoming of ASEAN
The ASEAN countries are a vital part of the global economy. flow takes a closer look at the bloc’s growth, current status, and prospects
DOSSIER ASEAN, MACRO AND MARKETS
Navigating China’s slowdown Navigating China’s slowdown
In the Q3 Asia Corporate Newsletter, Deutsche Bank Research analysts examine the impact of China’s slowing growth and what this means for corporates and their risk management around currency hedging and supply chain diversification
DOSSIER ASEAN, MACRO AND MARKETS
The Philippines: Pliant like the bamboo and poised for growth The Philippines: Pliant like the bamboo and poised for growth
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
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