Singapore might have the pedigree and Hong Kong the proximity to China, but fast-emerging corporate hubs in Southeast Asia are snapping at their heels.
The US lender is looking to increase its wallet share among Asia-based multinational corporate clients. Munir Nanji, Asia sales head for treasury and trade solutions at Citi, tells CT how.
Ever wondered how treasurers pick their banker? CT discovers it’s not the quality of the suit they’re wearing that matters, but working for a very well-known bank.
Thai Airways switched from operating in US dollars backed with FX hedging to a natural hedge strategy, but the plunging baht has called the decision into question.
Yupa Sathienpabayut, head of office leasing at Jones Lang LaSalle Thailand, advises on Bangkok office rates for CFOs and finance chiefs considering the city.
Swift and the Thai government will speed up transactions and make it easier for the country to connect to its ASEAN neighbours by implementing the newest bank messaging standards.