The current de-risking trend has pushed many corporates in developing countries out of the traditional banking system. New technologies may bring them back.
Now is the time for U.S. lawmakers to develop a comprehensive framework for data privacy—and lead the world to a consistent approach that global businesses can rely on.
For the largest U.S. organizations, the cash conversion cycle continues to shrink, driven by extensions in payment terms. But some companies have a lot of ground to cover before they reach the working capital efficiency of the top-tier firms.