
Andrew Tjaardstra


$30m Apac private credit facility launched for SMEs
Global fintech Choco Up has teamed up with digital credit firm CHUAN; the annual financing gap for SMEs is estimated at $2.5 trillion.
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HKMA hands HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial stablecoin licences
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.
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FedEx launches solar installation at Shanghai airport
The global firm is the first to introduce on-site solar energy at the cargo hub and is expanding the use of electric vehicles across Apac.
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RBI holds rates, warns of ‘severe disruption to global supply chains’
The RBI is taking a cautious approach as it sees GDP slowing in the fiscal year 2026/7 to 6.9% from 7.6% amid higher prices as a result of the war in the Middle East.
6 days ago

Singapore's X-Press Feeders agrees $80m SLL facility for decarbonisation efforts
The renewal and modernisation of container ships is a priority for the global firm, including the use of green methanol-powered ships.
Apr 8, 2026
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Ripple Treasury launches TMS to handle digital assets
Amid more interest from treasury teams in digital assets such as stablecoins in Apac, the system has been designed to allow them to see all these accounts in one place.
Apr 1, 2026

RBI seeks to protect rupee as Middle East war ramps up pressure
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.
Apr 1, 2026

COFCO International agrees $435m SLL to bolster agriculture supply chains
The agriculture giant, with the backing of Standard Chartered, is looking to support supply chains in South America, including with Asia, through the sustainability-linked loan.
Mar 30, 2026

Hong Kong breaks ground on Northern Metropolis data centre
The Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster aims to add a significant amount of digital and computing power infrastructure to the Special Administrative Region.
Mar 30, 2026
Standard Chartered hires Ole Matthiessen for global role
Matthiessen will become global head of transaction services and digital assets for Corporate & Investment Banking and joins from Deutsche Bank.
Mar 30, 2026

Cost pressures need ‘continuous recalibration’ in Apac energy crisis
The war in the Middle East is causing market volatility leaving Apac treasurers and finance professionals needing to check a large number of variables.
Mar 25, 2026
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