Where does Libor live in a bank? Why are banks in Asia not looking at Libor transition seriously? Which bank is racing ahead? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for Libor transition watchers.
A fishbowl discussion at GTR Asia saw an animated debate between ‘frenemies’ - an international banker and three fintech representatives - on how to tackle the persistent $1.5 trillion trade finance gap
Corporates operating in Asia with an SAP Ariba licence can get supply chain financing from Standard Chartered. Integrating SAP Ariba with ERP systems remains tricky, however.
A senior DBS banker says the Singapore bank has embraced a client-focused digital ecosystem approach. Meanwhile, there appears to be trouble in paradise at a blockchain developer.