WEEKLY EDITION BY NIKITA ALEXANDER

Welcome to The Global Treasurer's latest Weekend Digest, your go-to source for the week's top insights and updates tailored for treasury professionals.

What are the most popular articles from this week? We've put together a weekend list, so you never miss out.

In this issue, you'll find:

- Is the £500 dividend allowance about to disappear? Inside Labour’s next potential tax move

- How Standard Chartered is trialling blockchain and AI—without losing sight of risk and compliance

- Why today’s treasurers need skills in data, geopolitics, and communication to stay ahead

We’re here to ensure you stay informed, inspired, and ready to tackle the week ahead.

NEWS ANALYSIS

The End of the £500 Dividend Allowance? Why Labour is Considering the Axe

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly weighing the complete abolition of the £500 dividend allowance, a move signaling a tougher stance on personal taxation as the Treasury scrambles to plug a multi-billion pound fiscal gap.

While proponents frame it as a question of fairness, critics warn the move could penalize millions of small investors and entrepreneurs, creating a tax on aspiration that undermines the government's pro-growth agenda.

Q&A

Inside Standard Chartered’s Measured Approach to Innovation

How the bank is balancing blockchain, generative AI, and programmable payments with the fundamentals of treasury risk and regulation.

INSIGHTS

The New Mandate for Corporate Treasury

The corporate treasurer's role has evolved from operational guardian to strategic navigator. Discover the new mandate driven by geopolitics and AI, and the essential skills—from data science to strategic communication, required for the treasury of the future.