Driven by robust economic dynamism and promising opportunities, the Philippines has emerged as a market of immense potential. This dynamic landscape has paved the way for continued growth and development within the finance and treasury community

The weekend agreement to reduce tariffs to 10% in China and 30% in the US is good news for companies, markets, and the US dollar; however it excludes the de minimis clause. 

Macro uncertainty is impacting the market research start-up&#8217;s efforts to maximise their appeal towards investors, as it enhances its finance processes and controls. 

Lee started on May 12 at the Taiwanese firm which manufactures and distributes telecommunications, power, and electronic power cable and wire products in Apac. 

IHH is one of Asia's largest private healthcare providers is aiming for net-zero by 2050; it is UOB's first SLL in the healthcare sector. 


The awards celebrate and recognise excellence in treasury innovation, solutions, teamwork and risk management in Apac and the Middle East. 

The money will help the 'pay-as-you-go' firm to continue its expansion in Malaysia before it enters other markets in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. 

Accelerated Cross Currency Sweep works across a range of currencies including US dollars, Hong Kong dollars and Japanese yen. 

Trade uncertainty has been cited as a major risk that could slow economic growth, as currency volatility continues across Apac, with the Taiwanese dollar surging. 

The ability to facilitate real-time payments, quicker cash forecasting, and interoperability are becoming key for liquidity, according to senior executives at HSBC and JP Morgan. 

Malaysia's prime minister Anwar Ibrahim believes the country's initial GDP forecast for 2025 is unlikely to be met. 

With more fast and cheap options in the region's payments universe, transaction banks must now layer added services to remain competitive.

The idea is to harness the HKMA's Commercial Data Interchange to help improve access for SMEs to trade finance. 

China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has cultivated a new approach to treasury management, in turn strengthening its risk management, creating cost and other efficiencies, and enhancing value.

As Asia Pacific (APAC) corporations seek to expand their global footprint, the role of treasury and finance teams is undergoing a significant transformation. J.P. Morgan Payments&#8217; Manish Patel  shares his thoughts on how treasurers can drive success. 

By creating more dynamic hedging solutions and leveraging digital platforms for the benefit of customers, OCBC is responding to a pressing need in the treasury community for tools to manage a challenging business environment. Its initiatives also helped the bank secure CorporateTreasurer awards for FX/hedging and digital solutions in 2024.

As the financial world changes rapidly, so too is the nature of risk that market participants must tackle.

Adnan Zaylan Mohamad Zahid, deputy governor at the Bank Negara Malaysia, told an audience at Money 20/20 Asia that Asean is innovating with cross-border payments, QR codes, Project Nexus, sandboxes and Islamic finance. 

Dr Stephen Lu, Seatrium&#8217;s executive vice president for strategy, is taking Teng&#8217;s place as CFO at the firm on Tuesday, April 29. 

The aim is to target China&#8217;s growing population living abroad.  

Phil Carmalt will start in the role at BofA on May 29 and will continue to be based in Hong Kong. 

China and US agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

Interview: Milieu Insight’s Kelvin Li on fundraising, uncertainty and expansion

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation names Ben Lee as CFO

IHH Healthcare secures S$300m sustainability-linked loan with UOB

CorporateTreasurer Awards 2025: entries are now open!

Fintech lending firm Seedflex raises $3.2m to help Malaysia expansion

JP Morgan rolls out Apac currency conversion automation

BOJ keeps rates unchanged, adjusts GDP growth, as tariff threat brings Apac currency turbulence

Real-time payments and 24/7 platforms: Money 20/20 Asia liquidity panel

Malaysia’s government rolls out $237m SME loan support amid US tariff threat

Banks scramble to stay relevant amid Asia’s payments explosion

HKMA creates expert project cargo panel to support digital trade finance

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Banks scramble to stay relevant amid Asia’s payments explosion

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HKMA creates expert project cargo panel to support digital trade finance

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12th CTWeek Philippines 2025