Indonesian conglomerate Astra International group treasurer Vilia Husin spoke to CT about what it’s like to run treasury at a group level – and the two key concerns that keep Indonesian treasurers awake at night
As Asia’s economies grow, a business intelligence firm warns that a growing disconnect between distant headquarters and local offices could lead to an increase in fraud as internal audit teams fail to meet the mark.
Getting the jump on FX movements is an artform: it involves finding common themes in disparate narratives and knitting them into real world scenarios. CT looks at some of the meatier metrics.
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
From Kasikornbank in Thailand to HDFC in India, large corporates increasingly turn to local Asian banks over global players to meet their corporate banking needs in Asian markets.
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.
The French MNC worked with BNP Paribas – with which it shared the CT award for best payment strategy of 2017 – on streamlining a series of recently acquired entities.
When it comes to running an airline, having money on hand is the alpha and omega of every national carrier. Garuda explains how it worked with BNP Paribas to keep its fleet at its peak.