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 central bank has tightened rules on cash purchases of foreign currency to help stabilise the rupiah; government spending in Q1 helped spur the country's strongest GDP in several years. 

The bonds will be used to stockpile bauxite, refinance debt, to invest in overseas projects, share repurchases and for general corporate purposes; the aluminium giant also issued a concurrent share repurchase. 

From blocked shipping lanes to soaring raw material costs, senior company executives warn that supply chain pressures are structural, not cyclical, and the bill is heading to consumers, with long-term finance planning becoming harder. 

18 banks involved in Hong Kong's SME Lending Taskforce have increased their SME loan funding to over HK$450bn, in part to help mitigate rising fuel prices. 

Anita Li will join the US bank from Standard Chartered in July. 

The loan for the nickel miner has an additional $250m greenshoe option and will help with power electrification and the development of nickel smelters, as the demand for critical minerals grows. 

From July, company veteran Nobuo Okochi will step up as CFO, with current CFO Amit Harlalka taking on the CEO role. 

CT is delighted to launch its 2026 Awards that recognise a wide range of treasury strategies and functions across Apac and the Middle East.

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.

As geopolitical shocks compress planning horizons and AI reshapes finance, Asia's finance professionals are rebuilding and reassessing their functions, said an expert panel from Henderson Land, Chai Tai Fook Enterprises and SF Supply Chain.  

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

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 war in the Middle East is causing market volatility leaving Apac treasurers and finance professionals needing to check a large number of variables.   

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

Bank Indonesia intervenes as rupiah hits record low; Q1 GDP grows 5.6%

China Hongqiao Group issues Rmb10.2bn convertible bond

Long-term planning harder as supply chain bill arrives in Asia

Credit conditions at Hong Kong SMEs 'stable' as banks offer more funding: HKMA

Citi appoints Anita Li as Hong Kong head of corporate banking

Vale Indonesia secures $750m SLL to help reduce carbon emissions

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India names next CFO amid promotion

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