From China to Indonesia, Korea and Japan, 2018 will see a changing of the regulatory guard. Will it make a real difference or is it a case of plus ca change?
From the PBOC’s currency cuts to the lessons of Samsung, we look at some of the stories that most affected corporate treasurers across the region this year
Lawyers have long been characterized as technology Luddites who are slow to change and wary of innovation. For corporate counsel, though, this stereotype may be fading.
As its presence in Asia grows, The Walt Disney Company plans an RTC for the region. It has decided on a location and is already seeking senior staff for the new venture.
From crude solutions such as extending payment terms to complex arrangements such as supply chain finance, treasurers must keep all plates spinning in working capital management.
Singapore might have the pedigree and Hong Kong the proximity to China, but fast-emerging corporate hubs in Southeast Asia are snapping at their heels.
Last May, Hong Kong passed significant tax savings to lure corporates to set up their treasury hubs in the city. All eyes are now on corporate tax filings due in August.