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.
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.
As the virtual currency's value explodes, one expert sees a day where it becomes a vital part of the treasury arsenal ... or even replaces the corporate treasurer entirely.
Surveys show 74% of corporates with renminbi exposures cite CIPS delays as their most important regulatory concern, while others identify deregulation.
Amid a host of anti-money laundering regulations, lenders are tightening the screws on cross-border payments. Treasurers in Hong Kong, for example, are being requested to supply detailed information on beneficiaries ...
Dodgy-looking cash transactions surge 29% in Hong Kong. Police have attributed the jump to "improved awareness" from financial institutions since anti-laundering laws kicked in in April.