State Bank of Pakistan announces second rate rise of 2026 as the Middle East conflict remains unresolved; meanwhile, New Zealand’s central bank held rates, as has the US Fed.
A MAS initiative aims to bring policymakers together with banks, payment networks and tech providers to develop standards for cross-border tokenised deposits and stablecoins.
The bank unexpectedly raised its policy rate to 5.5% to curb inflation amid tensions in the Middle East and a strong El Niño; in contrast, Kazakhstan's central bank has cut rates.
Geopolitical shocks and technology threats are becoming interconnected, requiring treasury teams to sharpen cash visibility and use AI within risk frameworks, according to a senior panel.
From nuclear power and sustainable finance to AI adoption and regional growth, CLP’s Sharon Wang outlines how the utility's treasury is helping chart its future path.
Treasurers need to be critical thinkers, self-starters and good communicators to show their strategic importance to a firm, according to market experts.