Where does Libor live in a bank? Why are banks in Asia not looking at Libor transition seriously? Which bank is racing ahead? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for Libor transition watchers.
In a wide-ranging interview with new Barry Callebaut group treasurer Jelle Goossens, the Belgian talks about lessons he learnt as regional treasurer in Asia.
Close-out netting derivatives get an update; Singapore to ‘ring-fence’ e-wallet deposits; MAS KYC plan ‘in a coma’; China’s new AML/CFT laws aimed at online FIs
New regulations have put the future of notional pooling in question. But Asia's capital controls mean treasurers at some multinationals still see it as key to handling trapped cash in the region.
The Hong Kong-based retailer’s treasurer tells CT why he is partnering with his core cash management bank for improved data management and cost savings.
With volatile currency swings and unpredictable stabilisation measures, treasurers in Asia-Pacific are increasingly turning to intercompany loans and hedging.
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.