Tradeteq’s credit scoring system goes live on Singapore’s National Trade Platform
by Ben Poole
Digitised National Trade Platform expected to increase the ability of corporations to access financing to support their trade flows.
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Singapore initiative helps payment firms access legal services to meet compliance needs
by Ben Poole
The Payments Regulatory Evaluation Programme will connect the payments industry to legal service providers.
Traydstream and Standard Chartered to digitise documentary trade matching processes
by Ben Poole
The partnership is looking to enhance documentary trade processing and trade finance.
Deutsche Bank receives approval for China Type-A Lead Underwriting Licence
by Ben Poole
Licence allows foreign banks to underwrite in the bond market and permits bond underwriting for domestic corporate onshore issuance.
HSBC announces three measures to support SMEs in Hong Kong
by Ben Poole
Two of the moves relate to the government's SME loan schemes.
J.P. Morgan bringing electronic FX trading and pricing engine to Singapore
by Ben Poole
The partnership with the country's central bank is designed to consolidate its status as a leading FX centre in Asia.
R3 partners with Wethaq to digitise Islamic capital markets
by Ben Poole
The platform will initially aim to improve the issuance and trading of Sukuk securities.
Deutsche Bank opens new German loan market for China
by Ben Poole
The bank says the Schuldschein demonstrates its strength in cross-border financing.
Standard Chartered and SAP Ariba to bring financial supply chain solutions to Asia
by Ben Poole
The bank's supply chain solutions will be available to Asian corporates through the Ariba Network.
Mastercard and Artajasa to partner on Indonesia’s National Payment Gateway
by Ben Poole
Partnership aims to grow digital payments and drive inclusivity in Indonesia.
Digital bank offerings key for Indian corporates, survey finds
by Ben Poole
Research shows digitisation and technology upgrades are key to banks winning corporate business.
Deutsche Bank rolls out digital signatures for clients in Asia Pacific
by Ben Poole
The solution is now available in 21 countries for the bank's clients.
Payments facility promises closer ties for Singapore companies and their Chinese suppliers
by Ben Poole
Faster payments for goods and services purchased between Singapore and China on the cards.
Open secures SME business banking partnership with Visa
by Ben Poole
Indian fintech looks to enhance SME business banking suite with card giant support.
More Apac treasury teams involved in digital strategy
by Graham Buck
But many CFOs and corporate treasurers still see it as more the responsibility of their tech colleagues, a DBS Bank survey finds
Asia investors undeterred by low returns on money market funds
by Graham Buck
Preservation of capital and the provision of liquidity are the main reasons for the increasing popularity of MMFs
Apple supplier IQE explores new Asian supply chains
by Graham Buck
The chipmaker says that its supply chains worldwide have been reviewed in response to escalating US-China trade tensions
China’s regulator targets supply chain finance fraud
by Graham Buck
Recent cases involving allegations of fraud have persuaded the CBIRC that tighter controls are needed
UnionBank joins blockchain converts with pilot
by Graham Buck
In partnership with OCBC Bank in Singapore, the Philippines bank became the first to pilot a blockchain-based remittance
India looks further afield for corporate funding sources
by Graham Buck
The government is reported to be in talks with foreign lenders, as India’s banking system might not provide the US$14.5bn sought
Geopolitical tensions increase Singapore’s treasury appeal
by Graham Buck
The city state’s political stability, plus transparent legal and regulatory systems, make it an attractive corporate treasury location
Corporates respond to prospect of lengthy trade war
by Graham Buck
With a prolonged, even deepening US-China trade dispute likely, companies are looking to banks for trade and financing solutions
Swift hails successful cross-border payments integration with FAST
by Graham Buck
The integration of Swift gpi Instant with Singapore’s domestic instant payment service has accelerated payment times
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank seeks global deals
by Graham Buck
Its recent annual board of governors meeting in Luxembourg, where two agreements were signed, was the first to be held outside Asia