HSBC’s strategic push to Asia promises explicit investment in transaction banking platforms and lending rates set to undercut existing lenders*, but the shift will be far less substantial than presumed.
Analysts at Fitch Ratings say Asia-Pacific banks' vulnerability rises as China’s growth is slowing and economists at multiple institutions cut GDP estimates for the country.
Surveys show 74% of corporates with renminbi exposures cite CIPS delays as their most important regulatory concern, while others identify deregulation.
HSBC has promoted Kee Joo Wong tohead of payments and cash management for Asia-Pacific. He replaces John Laurens, who took up the top transaction role at DBS.
Treasurers in Thailand treasurers have expressed lower levels of satisfaction with receivables services than their regional peers, according to East & Partners research.