Money market funds have so far failed to find favour with treasurers, except in China. A new product in Hong Kong could change all that – if high fees don't get in the way.
Cryptocurrencies' problem is they’re often backed by little more than hope and hype. Bridgecoin, however, says it’s about to change all that. CT looks at its mechanisms and challenges.
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.
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.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Treasury Markets Association (TMA) both announced plans that could further open up the marketplace for offshore renminbi in Hong Kong.