China's decision to reduce bank reserve requirements, the third such move this year, surprised no one. But the timing and nature of the latest cut are clearly linked to the risk of a trade war.
Belgian multinational Solvay reveals how it made pooling work — while another treasurer tells how his company fell foul of a policy change. Both agree keeping regulators onside is key.
While other sectors feel the strain from the funding squeeze, volatile segments such as real estate face a ‘capital chain fracture’, according to one local analyst
While a cut to banks' reserve requirements should lower borrowing costs, a change to wealth management rules will do the opposite. It's all about getting borrowers away from so-called 'shadow banks'.
In an attempt to fix naked malfeasance, the latest ticket from China’s banking regulator will keep banks on the straight and narrow. That will help higher-rated borrowers.
A platoon of personal shoppers are offering a new option for corporates looking to build their presence in China. But selling via so-called daigou raises several treasury challenges.