The days of paying in US dollars between corporate treasuries in four ASEAN countries could soon be numbered following an agreement between Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
China gets tough on underperformers; China curbs private schools; Indonesia to launch blockchain platform; MAS finalises new regulatory framework for payment service
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
Non-deliverable forward contracts (NDFs) have been an important tool for managing emerging market currency exposures. CT explores how a new instrument in Indonesia could give new depth to the market
Part of the ‘second wave’ of IFRS9 late adopters, Indonesia is finding that time is running out even on its extended 2020 deadline. A European fintech provider, however, says its software could make it smoother.
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.
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?
Bank Indonesia governor pledges to reduce reserve burden for Islamic banks and those holding foreign currency deposits, in move to reduce the impact of US rate hikes.
