Deutsche Post DHL treasurer Carola Schmitz-Becker is no stranger to efficiency concerns. Being able to receive payments instantaneously has shifted her focus towards improving the group’s e-commerce offerings.
China’s central bank is contemplating ways to make life easier for digital traders to make cross-border payments and reduce the risk of fraud, CT understands
Japan grants cryptocurrency body regulatory powers; blockchain firms in China need to register identities; Trading begins at Shenzhen-based HKEx owned commodities exchange.
A revolution in the way the public pays is being echoed in the corporate world. As the likes of BAML roll out innovation payment solutions for corporates, treasurers are weighing up the benefit.
If traditional industries are the ground troops in the looming conflict, cross-border e-commerce platform Youkeshu is China’s militia. Its CFO talks trade warfare, hedging strategy and bank relationships.
In one month, China’s foreign exchange regulator has fined 48 corporates, banks and individuals. European chemistry giant Solvay, as well as HSBC, are on the list.
Amid a sinking stock price and a short seller accusing the swimwear manufacturer of fabricating profits and stock manipulation, two executives at Hosa International take a swan dive.
Once the domain of risk-takers and corporate buccaneers, these days the humble corporate treasurer is expected to be across commodity hedging. CT looks at what to look out for.