With the Royal Bank of Scotland out of the market for treasurers in Asia-Pacific, East & Partners Asia and CT reveal Asia’s best service providers for both cash management and trade finance in 2014.
One of Singapore’s largest conglomerates has raised a Rmb50 million loan through a special pilot scheme set up in Tianjin. Similar transactions across China are expected.
Taiwanese money market funds are struggling to perform amid low interest rates. Some managers are shortening the duration of their portfolios, possibly in expectation of a rate rise.
How many times has cash management been given a formal mention by a world leader, especially one vying for the presidency? At least once - in Indonesia.
Managing liquidity risk is vital, although many companies, especially in India, seem not to take it seriously. CT provides some simple tips on how to be more aware of your liquidity profile.