corporate banking

Corporate banking, also known as business banking, refers to the aspect of banking that deals with corporate customers. The term was originally used in the United States to distinguish it from investment banking after the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 separated the two activities.

Source: investopedia.com

Ripple’s Latest FI Blockchain Pilot
Ripple’s Latest FI Blockchain Pilot
June 07, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain technology firm Ripple, along with payment platform Expertus, want to make it easier for the world’s financial institutions to test out the blockchain. To...

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MasterCard Nurtures Asia Corporate Card Growth
MasterCard Nurtures Asia Corporate Card Growth
June 01, 2016  |  B2B Payments

MasterCard is eyeing Asia to expand its commercial card services, and in its most recent effort to do so has partnered with CIMB Bank in...

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UK Businesses Could Front The Bill For Bank Fraud
UK Businesses Could Front The Bill For Bank Fraud
May 30, 2016  |  B2B Payments

As the fallout over SWIFT’s cyber breaches continues, the U.K. has put forth proposals that would require the customers of banks – not the banks...

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Why Banks Are Ditching FinTech SMEs — Without Warning
Why Banks Are Ditching FinTech SMEs — Without Warning
May 25, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Post-financial crisis regulations have forced banks to become more diligent and aggressive against financial fraud, including money laundering. In response to new rules, financial institutions...

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Why Wells Ignores Regulatory Advice On Corporate Lending
Why Wells Ignores Regulatory Advice On Corporate Lending
May 25, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Wells Fargo will not be heeding advice provided by U.S. regulators suggesting that lenders do not finance corporations with an already hefty debt load. Reports...

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Barclays Corporate Banking Chief Resigns
Barclays Corporate Banking Chief Resigns
May 23, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The head of Barclays’ corporate banking has announced plans for his resignation. Reports on Thursday (May 19) said John Winter announced his retirement and plans...

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SWIFT Boosts Asia Presence Despite Bangladeshi Hack
SWIFT Boosts Asia Presence Despite Bangladeshi Hack
May 05, 2016  |  B2B Payments

SWIFT may be dealing with damage control in Bangladesh after reports emerged that cyberthieves likely hacked into the global financial platform’s software to steal $81...

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