In an era defined by geopolitical shifts and rapid technological disruption, the corporate treasury function has never been more critical. Today&#8217;s CFO and treasurers must move beyond traditional management, seeking innovative approaches to safeguard liquidity and drive growth. 

The offering, which will go towards railway projects and sustainability goals, included a record HK$3bn 30-year tranche. 

Despite the race to adopt AI and use fintech tools, CFOs and treasury leaders say communication, judgement and teams matter, and that career paths in finance are becoming anything but linear, said a panel at CTWeek.

Amid an array of digital initiatives in the region, Apac cross-border payments are expected to hit $24 trillion by 2033; B2B and B2C payments are leading the way. 

From supply chain disruptions, shifting assumptions around rates and tenant fragility, CFOs and treasurers are dealing with the ripple effects of uncertainty across balance sheets, according to a panel at CTWeek. 

Kwok Tai Law has tendered his resignation with Oi Wai Wong set to replace him. Far East Consortium International is the European casino operator's major shareholder. 

The firm has added Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Turkey to its network. There are more businesses and consumers increasingly using digital payments across Apac. 

Telix Pharmaceuticals has upsized its convertible bond offering to $600m after strong institutional demand, pricing the five-year notes at a 1.5% coupon to fund a major repurchase of its existing 2029 paper.

Global fintech Choco Up has teamed up with digital credit firm CHUAN; the annual financing gap for SMEs is estimated at $2.5 trillion. 

AI can transform trade finance &#8211; but only when built on a strong digital foundation. Creating connected data and workflows is essential to prevent automation falling short of delivering real efficiency, control and scalable impact, according to Komgo.

To help tackle unprecedented complexity &#8211; from fluctuating rates to FX volatility to regulatory change &#8211; BNY Investments believes proven instruments like money market funds can blend with innovative tools such as stablecoins and tokenised assets to offer resilient, real-time liquidity solutions for corporate treasurers.

Treasurers across Asia Pacific (APAC) have a raft of priorities as they navigate a turbulent economic landscape and look to embrace change: real-time payments, liquidity optimisation, risk management and digital innovation. These all call for a new approach to solutions, technology and partnerships.

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), corporate treasuries are navigating a uniquely dynamic environment, where cost control and growth remain top priorities. Our latest HSBC Treasury Pulse Survey reveal that 58% of APAC firms surveyed prioritise reducing finance costs &#8212; a figure notably 8 percentage points higher than the global average. APAC firms are also more focused on growth, trade environment and industry changes than their global peers.


Matthiessen will become global head of transaction services and digital assets for Corporate & Investment Banking and joins from Deutsche Bank. 

Market fragmentation has left Asian treasurers playing catch-up when it comes to leveraging the benefits of artificial intelligence. Paul Golden spoke to several senior market participants. 

The renewal and modernisation of container ships is a priority for the global firm, including the use of green methanol-powered ships. 

As treasurers show more interest in the use of digital assets, the two firms will integrate stablecoins into payment flows over the next few months. 

As oil prices soar, one senior economist argues the currency is "adjusting to a new global equilibrium". Foreign investors pulled over $10bn from Indian shares in March and the RBI is introducing controls on banks' FX positions. 

Hakimuddin Kanorwala has taken on the role this month. 

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