When it comes to the bounce back, the markets and analysts are looking to more permanent damage. The coronavirus recovery is likely to be U-shaped, they say, rather than V-shaped
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.
Notional cash pooling avoids the physical transfer of foreign exchange, reducing FX risk. The US tech manufacturer's Yvione Zhou explains how it works in Asia.
CT takes a look at Cathay Pacific’s 2017 annual report to see how its treasury is dealing with its fuel hedging strategy and how new accounting practices affect the airline.
Some of the world’s top companies – also including Roche, GE and others – join Swift’s global payment initiative pilot. But whether other “Swift corporates” will be able to go GPI-active remains to be seen.
While today's technology makes it possible to process payments instantly, deep-rooted issues such as reconciliation, AML, compliance and FX seriously hamper banks’ abilities to evolve.
Companies in China are more confident than they’ve been for five years, according to the latest survey. But going forward, will the picture always remain this rosy?
It’s said the secret to a good relationship is never having an opinion – and it seems the same applies to hedging. One of Hong Kong’s most successful funds tells CT how to get hedging right.
From today Chinese financial institutions no longer have to set aside 20 per cent of the value of dollar purchases. For treasurers, that means lower costs and an opportunity to hedge.