As a Hong Kong's regulator slaps a HK$5 million fine on a bank that breached money laundering regulations, CT looks at the work being done behind the scenes to improve KYC technology.
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.
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.
The CFO of the asset management firm's Hong Kong unit and a KPMG expert give a step-by-step guide to the considerations and cost of robotic process automation.
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.
Last May, Hong Kong passed significant tax savings to lure corporates to set up their treasury hubs in the city. All eyes are now on corporate tax filings due in August.
With a referendum being held on June 23, a British exit from the European Union is now a distinct possibility. CT asks what the financial impact could be.