Singaporean banks reveal ESG’s key role in financial services
by Ben Poole
An SGX-NUS-KPMG study found escalating stakeholder expectations and tax incentives among the top drivers pushing sustainability in the sector.
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HSBC Taiwan approves two green guarantees
by Ben Poole
The move is to foster renewable energy development for two corporate clients.
Tata Consumer Products digitally transforms supply chain
by Ben Poole
The company aims to improve planning capabilities with Blue Yonder utilising Microsoft Azure and teaming with Accenture on implementation.
ICFR driving financial reporting efficiencies
by Ben Poole
Beyond regulatory compliance, a KPMG report finds corporates in Abu Dhabi are benefitting from standardised processes and new business models.
Deutsche Bank executes world’s first green hedge with Continuum
by Ben Poole
The transaction used a specifically designed green hedge framework, with second party opinion issued by Cicero Green.
90% of Asia-Pacific C-suites see M&A growth opportunities ahead
by Ben Poole
With Asia-Pacific M&A intentions at their highest since 2017, most C-suites think the region will enable significant growth over the next three years.
Deutsche Bank launches workflow automation tool for treasurers in APAC emerging markets
by Ben Poole
The bank's GEM Connect solution covers collections, payments, funding and FX processes.
Deutsche Bank launches payments platform through 2C2P in Thailand
by Ben Poole
The new platform aims to simplify the collections process for corporates in the country.
RMB’s strong start to the year of the Ox
by Ben Poole
Deutsche Bank predicts the RMB will remain strong against the US dollar through February.
Automating expense and invoice management
by Ben Poole
Mastercard and SAP Concur have partnered on a solution for corporates in Asia.
First onshore hedge under Thailand’s new NRQC rules
by Ben Poole
Deutsche Bank arranged the market's first onshore hedge for a foreign corporate under the Bank of Thailand’s Non-Resident Qualified Company rules.
Digitising Indian treasury and trade services
by Ben Poole
As a report shows the country's trade infrastructure is transforming, Icici Bank has set up a platform for foreign companies expanding to India.
M&A rebounding faster in Asia-Pacific
by Ben Poole
The region has seen the highest third quarter in 2020, driven by domestic combinations and technology deals.
Citi explores fintech solutions for the digital economy in Asia
by Ben Poole
The bank's Mega FinTech Accelerator selected 12 fintechs to showcase their solutions areas such aspayments and receivables, open banking, and data.
Prominent corporates score innovative bank support
by Ben Poole
Both Unilever and BASF have broken ground on services from banking partners that will support their treasury operations.
DBS launches online tracking for cross-border collections
by Ben Poole
Corporates in Singapore and Hong Kong can now access real-time visibility for both cross-border payments and collections at no additional cost.
ISO 20022 in focus with Standard Chartered
by Ben Poole
A case study from SWIFT explores Standard Chartered’s adoption of ISO 20022 and the payment experience it offers customers both into and out of Asia.
BondEvalue gets approval to operate blockchain-based bond exchange in Singapore
by Ben Poole
The approval comes as MAS looks to crack down on paper-based trade instruments.
Ant Group enters the blockchain-based global trade platform arena
by Ben Poole
The Chinese tech company has launched Trusple, partnering with a number of global banks.
Singapore corporates lead Asia-Pacific for digital readiness
by Ben Poole
A DBS survey of treasurers and business leaders across APAC also finds banks are the preferred digitalisation partners in the region.
Rio Tinto and Guangxi Shenglong Metallurgical complete transaction on Contour
by Ben Poole
With this transaction, Guangxi Shenglong Metallurgical has joined the blockchain network for trade finance as a new buyer.
Deutsche Bank provides US$43m structured trade finance facility to CNTIC
by Ben Poole
The facility will be used to finance an electricity generation project in rural Myanmar.
Corporates in Europe and Americas identify Asia Pacific as priority market for international expansion
by Ben Poole
Standard Chartered research reveals expansion into new markets remain key for CFOs and treasurers, with Asia Pacific ranked top.
Boosting digital banking services down under
by Ben Poole
Commonwealth Bank has committed funds to support start-ups and fintechs during the COVID-19 crisis.