Virtual Accounts - Two Products, Infinite Solutions

White paper on virtual accounts solutions by BNP Paribas.

BNP Paribas pioneered its Virtual IBAN solution in 2013 in Europe and has since been leading the way to evolve to a better virtual solution which supports real Treasury challenges and ambitions. Inspired by treasury organisations all over the world, BNP Paribas is building further to the most reliable and versatile virtual account management solution that can be modelled to the transformation agenda of each treasury, geography or organisation.

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Real-time Collections: The Rise of Request to Pay

Managing Collections 17/08/2018

Much has been written in the trade press about real-time payments, but real-time collections are yet to hit the headlines in the same way. The good news, however, is that these are now becoming a reality – thanks to the growth of so-called ‘Request to Pay’ (RTP) schemes.

Tracking cross-border payments end-to-end (the easy way)

Smart Connectivity 09/08/2018

The lack of traceability in international payments has long been a bane for corporates. That is all set to change. Improved visibility and transparency, resulting in greater payments certainty are around the corner.

SWIFT gpi: busting five myths for treasurers

Paying Here & Abroad 13/07/2018

Cross-border payments have long been a pain point for corporate treasurers. Thankfully, SWIFT’s global payment innovation (gpi) initiative looks set to change that. But the true benefits of gpi are not yet widely understood by the treasury community, and there are some common misconceptions about the initiative. It’s time to set the record straight.

New payments ecosystem key enablers

Paying Here & Abroad 12/07/2018

The Payment Services Directive 2 or PSD2 has been in full force for more than six months, and its impact is being felt not just in the European Union, but across the globe – with several markets, such as Singapore, Australia, and Nigeria, as well as Hong Kong announcing open banking initiatives inspired by the PSD2. Banks’ long-time monopoly on their customers’ account information and payment services is disappearing.

Instant payments: what treasurers REALLY need to know

Paying Here & Abroad 02/07/2018

For many treasurers, building the business case around real-time payments (RTPs) may seem like a tough call. After all, what treasurer wants to pay money away more swiftly? Delve a little deeper into the topic, however, and the potential use cases become clear.