We are bringing together 180+ specialist group treasurers and CFOs from across APAC to understand the evolving treasury landscape better and examine key challenges they face in daily operations.

With the majority of chief financial officer appointments at firms listed in Apac going to first-timers, Paul Golden examines the key issues such as technology and strategy that these newcomers need to address to hit the ground running. 

Amid strong demand, the two Hong Kong-listed Chinese firms have announced zero-coupon convertible bond issues totalling around $1.3bn, as capital-intensive tech businesses seek funding while limiting immediate interest costs.

The loan will be used to finance nine fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 aircraft as the aviation industry faces pressure to decarbonise. 

Global demand for apparel items has been cooling while local inflation is elevated; the government hopes cheap loans can spur investment, as ties warm with Malaysia and the IMF discusses a new credit programme. 

Ant Group and Alibaba Group participated in the  funding round, with proceeds earmarked for the fintech firm&#8217;s global expansion and innovation in cross-border payments and financial services.

Elikis will start at the Auckland-headquartered insurer on November 2; he is joining from PPS Mutual. 

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The transaction has been described as the first rated high-yield bond from a Philippine issuer in more than a decade and the first unsecured rated high-yield bond issued by an Asian airline.

Finance professionals across Asia are navigating a fundamental shift in how accounting work gets done and the tools driving that shift are already embedded in the software many firms use every day.

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.

Singapore's enhanced ESGenome platform is designed to simplify mandatory ISSB reporting, but its longer-term ambition is to transform sustainability disclosures into trusted digital infrastructure that supports procurement, treasury and green financing.

The policy package seeks to deepen Hong Kong-mainland market connectivity through Bond Connect enhancements and expanded renminbi liquidity support; HKEX seeks closer CIPS connectivity.

When corporate treasurers face market volatility, HSBC&#8217;s Rahul Badhwar explains how the bank&#8217;s HSBC AI Markets platform, which uses natural language processing and machine learning, is helping clients cut through complexity, manage risk, and focus more time on strategic decision-making.

The move is a first in Asia for the global chemicals firm, uses sustainability rating platform EcoVadis and will incentivise companies in the supply chain with lower interest rates. 

When setting up a cash pool there are various legal implications to consider. CT looks under the hood at licensing requirements.

Against the backdrop of globalisation, Chinese enterprises are accelerating their "going global" initiatives. The next step is overcoming key challenges to their international operations: how to effectively manage overseas funds and optimise global resource allocation.  

Ahmad Rizal Omar becomes chief financial officer to replace Mohamad Hafiz Kassim who has been appointed chief investment officer.  

The CTC will serve as China Mobile's overseas treasury platform, while the Chinese giant has also launched a research institute in the city. 

OCBC&#8217;s impressive run at the CorporateTreasurer awards includes winning top honours for its digital, and FX and hedging solutions across Asia Pacific and Singapore, and best sustainable treasury solutions for Singapore. CorporateTreasurer spoke to OCBC for a deeper insight into the factors that drove this result and what the future holds.

The rise of first-timer Apac CFOs

Horizon Robotics and MiniMax tap buoyant Apac convertible bond market

Virgin Australia obtains $410m sustainability-linked facility for fuel-efficient planes

Bangladesh hopes $5bn financing scheme can boost economy as exports fall and factories close

Ant International raises $1.2bn in Series A financing

Tower Insurance appoints Len Elikhis as CFO

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Philippine Airlines raises $300m in high-yield bond debut

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