Having just completed a bank guarantee via blockchain, the CFO of the company behind Australia's Westfield malls tells CT what’s needed to get the distributed ledger into the mainstream.
From a small Hong Kong office, a state-owned giant manages billions that bankroll global energy projects. Now, it's looking at taking its cash-pooling solutions global.
HSBC’s strategic push to Asia promises explicit investment in transaction banking platforms and lending rates set to undercut existing lenders*, but the shift will be far less substantial than presumed.
A joint CT CBA poll examines the behaviour of corporate treasury departments throughout Asia-Pacific and finds dependence on counterparty ratings and local treasuries limited by central policy.
CT has established an interactive treasury webcast service. With access to exclusive, upcoming interactive events, treasurers can watch and listen in live or download the archive of webcasts at a convenient time.
Accounting lapses and share price plunges of US-listed Chinese companies have triggered lawsuits against Chinese directors and CFOs. Insurance for senior executives is essential.