HSBC Talks Business

This is the first episode in a four-part series that explores the latest trends, considerations and opportunities for US headquartered corporates doing business in Europe. This episode sets the scene for the series, adumbrating the cash management landscape and highlighting aspects of particular interest from a US perspective.

In this lively and wide-reaching discussion, the panel shares its thoughts on opportunities presented by SEPA as well as the availability of liquidity in the region. The exchange also broaches contemporary topics such as the Covid pandemic and the evolving regulatory landscape post Brexit. Real-time payments, the use of cheques in the region and digitisation are also explored.

Following the discussion, there is a question and answer session.

This session is hosted by Philip Fellowes, Regional Head of Global Liquidity & Cash Management Europe, HSBC. He is joined by Easton Dickson, Global Treasurer, Bain & Co; Timothy Bartlett, Liquidity and Investment, HSBC; and Jack Swait, Payments Advisory, HSBC.

This podcast is a rebroadcast of a webinar that originally aired on 3 February 2021.

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Our final episode in this six-part series takes a look at some of the challenges we’re facing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic that developed during the preparation of this series. This will look at the world through the lens of the new normal and, in particular, what B2B payment improvement opportunities are there in the current chaos? Some issues that will be addressed are the things that have changed in the new environment and what that means for the priorities of buyers and suppliers and how best to address them.

Introduction to HSBC Visa Podcasts:

HSBC and Visa are launching a one-off podcast series of six episodes, hosted by financial expert Vincent Eavis. The aim of the series is to look deeper into the Requisition to Pay process and make the case for card payments, but in a way that is accessible and engaging for those who don’t necessarily have an in-depth understanding of some of the processes involved. Vincent will be joined in these podcasts by guests including David Kitchener from Wessex Water, Joanne Towers, Managing Director, Europe Regional Head of Payments and Cards, Global Liquidity and Cash Management at HSBC and Duncan Kennett, Head of B2B at Visa Europe.

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Episode five informs on how to eliminate the need to go out to expensive tenders for RFP and to maximise your existing programme. This episode has an eye on the future with a focus on the cost of change and the benefits of taking a long-term view. We’ll show how card payments are an essential resource for future proofing your business and improving your client and stakeholder relationships.

Introduction to HSBC Visa Podcasts:

HSBC and Visa are launching a one-off podcast series of six episodes, hosted by financial expert Vincent Eavis. The aim of the series is to look deeper into the Requisition to Pay process and make the case for card payments, but in a way that is accessible and engaging for those who don’t necessarily have an in-depth understanding of some of the processes involved. Vincent will be joined in these podcasts by guests including David Kitchener from Wessex Water, Joanne Towers, Managing Director, Europe Regional Head of Payments and Cards, Global Liquidity and Cash Management at HSBC and Duncan Kennett, Head of B2B at Visa Europe.

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In episode four of this six-part series we address the question of data, making a strong case for businesses to share their data to the same extent as consumers do in their daily lives. We’re looking at the purpose and value of each data set, how to manage it securely, and why card payments can go further than other payment solutions. Vincent explains how increased sharing and access of data can transform the corporate experience by improving the B2B experience for both buyer and supplier.      

Introduction to HSBC Visa Podcasts:

HSBC and Visa are launching a one-off podcast series, hosted by financial expert Vincent Eavis. The aim of the series is to look deeper into the Requisition to Pay process and make the case for card payments, but in a way that is accessible and engaging for those who don’t necessarily have an in-depth understanding of some of the processes involved. Vincent will be joined in these podcasts by guests including David Kitchener from Wessex Water, Joanne Towers, Managing Director, Europe Regional Head of Payments and Cards, Global Liquidity and Cash Management at HSBC and Duncan Kennett, Head of B2B at Visa Europe.

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Episode three of this six-part series covers the business case for all parties a.k.a. “to B2B or not to B2B, that is the question?”. Vincent will drill deeper into the ‘prizes’ for both supplier and buyer as well as looking in more detail at the Request to Pay process, from PO to Invoicing. He will suggest where card payments can deliver greater efficiencies, savings, and ultimately rewards for both parties. This episode covers how the business case for buyers and suppliers is calculated and what transactions should be targeted for card payments to boost business cases.

Introduction to HSBC Visa Podcasts:

HSBC and Visa are launching a one-off podcast series of six episodes, hosted by financial expert Vincent Eavis. The aim of the series is to look deeper into the Requisition to Pay process and make the case for card payments, but in a way that is accessible and engaging for those who don’t necessarily have an in-depth understanding of some of the processes involved. Vincent will be joined in these podcasts by guests including David Kitchener from Wessex Water, Joanne Towers, Managing Director, Europe Regional Head of Payments and Cards, Global Liquidity and Cash Management at HSBC and Duncan Kennett, Head of B2B at Visa Europe.

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This second episode in the series shows how change is possible when there is a strong business case but to do this it is important to join up people across different functions like Treasury, Finance, Procurement, Sourcing and Accounts Payable. These different functions experience pain and benefits to different degrees, which affects their willingness to embrace - or resistance to - change. Who owns the buying process and/or the payments in the business? Everyone and no one? Some issues that Vincent will cover include the Supplier’s perspective from the Order to Cash process, what is the real cost of a Purchase Order as well as the need to group transactions into high, low or no touch processes.   

Introduction to HSBC Visa Podcasts:

HSBC and Visa are launching a one-off podcast series, hosted by financial expert Vincent Eavis. The aim of the series is to look deeper into the Requisition to Pay process and make the case for card payments, but in a way that is accessible and engaging for those who don’t necessarily have an in-depth understanding of some of the processes involved. Vincent will be joined in these podcasts by guests including David Kitchener from Wessex Water, Joanne Towers, Managing Director, Europe Regional Head of Payments and Cards, Global Liquidity and Cash Management at HSBC and Duncan Kennett, Head of B2B at Visa Europe.

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In this first episode we will explore the environment for card payments and how they can resolve issues of compliance, control and security within the Requisition to Pay process. Vincent will be arguing that card payments are an essential tool for delivering business value for both the buyer and the supplier, but that there is a need for behavioural change to facilitate adoption. Some issues we will cover are the purpose of B2B payment cards, how to get staff to do what they are supposed to do, how to deploy effective controls to enable spend at approved suppliers and how to minimise security and risk.

Introduction to HSBC Visa Podcasts:

HSBC and Visa are launching a one-off podcast series of six episodes, hosted by financial expert Vincent Eavis. The aim of the series is to look deeper into the Requisition to Pay process and make the case for card payments, but in a way that is accessible and engaging for those who don’t necessarily have an in-depth understanding of some of the processes involved. Vincent will be joined in these podcasts by guests including David Kitchener from Wessex Water, Joanne Towers, Managing Director, Europe Regional Head of Payments and Cards, Global Liquidity and Cash Management at HSBC and Duncan Kennett, Head of B2B at Visa Europe.

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Despite a challenging 2020, with the fallout from changing consumer habits and the loss of much of the hospitality industry, agriculture as a sector was much less impacted than many others. HSBC’s UK Head of Agriculture, Martin Hanson, meets with arable, dairy and beef and sheep industry expert contributors from farm consultants Andersons, to discuss their insights into these key subsectors.

In the first episode of Talking Agriculture, the participants discuss the threats, opportunities and challenges that are likely to affect and shape the sector in 2021; covering a broad array of topics from basic payments and Brexit, through to subsidies and veganism.

You can jump to a section relevant to you using the following time codes:

Dairy – 5:00

Policy – 15:05

Arable – 24:00

Beef and sheep - 38:20

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BBC World News presenter Babita Sharma is in conversation with Barry O’Byrne, HSBC’s CEO for Global Commercial Banking, Amit Lohia, Vice Chairman of Indorama Corporation and Janet Henry, HSBC’s Global Chief Economist taking the pulse of businesses in a year like no other.

In Part 2, they continue the conversation, focusing on the resilience of businesses, changing consumer behaviours and how small businesses may be affected in 2021, plus their personal tips to businesses for the year ahead. This conversation was recorded in December 2020.

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BBC World News presenter Babita Sharma is in conversation with Barry O’Byrne, HSBC’s CEO for Global Commercial Banking, Amit Lohia, Vice Chairman of Indorama Corporation and Janet Henry, HSBC’s Global Chief Economist taking the pulse of businesses in a year like no other.

In Part 1, they discuss the findings from HSBC’s annual Navigator report, surveying over 10,000 businesses, including insights on an expected two-speed economic recovery in 2021, plus how businesses are prioritising and investing in sustainability, international trade and technology for the near future. This conversation was recorded in December 2020.

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