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.
StandChart and Ford remit RMB dividends; WPG Holdings and Pentair implement two-way renminbi sweeping in the SFTZ with Stanchart and Citi; Shell awards global RMB mandate to StanChart.
CT's Working Capital Chronicle has been updated. New deals include: Singapore Airline's new FX payments facility; Toyota's new derivatives reporting platform; and LyondellBasell Industries' cash management solution.
Banks disagree on the foreign exchange implications of the PBOC’s announcement of a wider renminbi trading band, but advise SMEs to switch to invoicing in renminbi.