Tag: interest rate

The opening panel at the 12th CTWeek Singapore drew a landscape faced by Asian treasurers in an uncertain, volatile world.

Expert warns SMEs against applying for larger loans ‘simply because it’s cheaper’, while borrowers should be aware of what aligns with their long-term development goals.

As the US Fed is expected to cut rates by either 25 or 50 bps this week, Asia-based treasurers suggest keeping track of the long-term fundamentals of the rate cycle.

US Fed chair Powell has made clear that a rate cut is in view, as markets wait for upcoming job figures to assess the size of any cut.

Global FX market sees volatility as investors pull out of carry trades and stocks.

The FX market is awaiting the outcome of the BOJ meeting this week, with BNY anticipating three rate rises this year.

The dovish US Fed, rumoured BOJ intervention, a global IT glitch and the French election are bringing uncertainty to the dollar, euro and yen.

Expectations that banks will be able to recoup losses from low interest rates by hiking fees remain unrealistic given the weak overall economic conditions in China and Hong Kong

TMA published feedback from market participants on HONIA as the successor to HIBOR in late December but unlike its US counterpart SOFR, Asian businesses are taking time to adapt

Well-rated borrowers in China - in particular the tech giants - are using their muscle to drive home good loan bargains when negotiating with their relationship banks

Marianna Mitolo, for Luxottica Group, explains how working together with SSCs in the implementation of effective treasury practices.

The People’s Bank of China has made the groundbreaking decision to allow banks greater flexibility in interest rate policy. For years it had been of the opinion that rigid control of rate policy would protect banks from painful losses on bad loans.