Partnering with a fintech company can clearly benefit your treasury operations; but if banks fret about risks associated with new technology, so should corporate treasurers. The right due diligence is essential.
The US will be given the time it needs to settle its position before Basel III rules are finalised, a Deutsche Bundesbank official says. Meanwhile in Asia, the rules' effects are already being felt by CFOs.
Predicting black swans is almost impossible, but treasurers must understand and prepare for seismic change that will reshape their business, delegates at CTWeek said.
The recently ratified Trade Facilitation Agreement is intended to reduce the cost of trade 14.3% globally by improving customs procedures. It could inadvertently help cut painful compliance burdens, also.
The FASB removes a step from its goodwill impairment test amid concerns it makes the process too complex and expensive. Corporates with a lot of goodwill compared with fair value of reporting units could see nasty ...
The British engineering giant faces a huge bill over illicit payments to third parties in Asia and elsewhere. The case offers important lessons for CFOs in examining payments to third parties overseas.
Vast majority of finance professionals plan to upgrade treasury management products and services this year, a survey shows. For Asia, that points to more centralisation and standardised procedures in 2017.
Compliance professionals were treated to a series of engaging talks on topics such as Myanmar sanctions and anti-corruption efforts at the 5th Annual Compliance Summit North Asia.
*China outlines debt-for-equity swap plan
*Hong Kong to set up financial enforcement teams
*Basel Committee reports progress in finalising global regulatory framework