Weekender Digest
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:
■ With cheap equity gone, late-stage firms are embracing debt to extend runway, preserve equity, and keep valuations under control.
■ Two-thirds of banks are failing to modernize, causing costly outages as delays pile up and AI emerges as the last resort to plug expertise gaps.
■ A 100% drug levy and new truck duties are rewriting supply chains, slashing IT spend, and heightening financial crime risks.
We’re here to ensure you stay informed, inspired, and ready to tackle the week ahead.
TOP LONG WEEKEND READS
INSIGHTS
The era of cheap equity is over. Venture debt has shifted from being a financing bridge to a strategic, non-dilutive lever for growth. Here’s why late-stage companies are now embracing debt discipline to extend runway, preserve equity, and control their future valuations.
NEWS ANALYSIS
The US payments industry is at a breaking point. New research from RedCompass Labs reveals that two-thirds (67%) of US banks are failing to keep pace with rapid change, leading to mounting operational outages. With 83% of modernization projects delayed and costs nearing $500K per failure, the industry is urgently turning to AI to close the critical expertise gap.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Trump's Tariff Ultimatum: A Treasury Sector Reckoning.<br /> The unprecedented 100% levy on patented drugs and steep duties on heavy trucks are forcing CFOs to scrap supply chain blueprints, curb non-essential IT spending, and confront soaring financial crime risks. This is the new reality where resilience, not reaction, is the most valuable corporate asset.
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