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. 

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. 

Hakimuddin Kanorwala has taken on the role this month. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

The private healthcare firm has rebuilt its treasury architecture to prioritise liquidity mobility, policy-driven hedging and system-led control amid rate volatility and fragmented capital markets. CT spoke with Manjiv Dodanwela, the firm's transformation lead for group treasury. 

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