Deutsche Bank opens commodity custody services market in India
by Ben Poole
Initial SEBI approval allows for custody services in gold, crude and natural gas, and commodity indices.
Cash & Liquidity Mngm in Asia-Pacific
Background
There are some 40 countries in the Asia-Pacific region ranging from some of the poorest to rich countries like Japan and New Zealand. There is also a major difference between the countries' cash…
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EIU study finds big data dividends for corporate travel managers in Asia Pacific
by Ben Poole
Digitisation, automation and analytics are combining to give Asian companies the ability to manage staff travel more efficiently.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
India’s CFOs ‘plan increased spend in 2019’
by Graham Buck
Nine in 10 believe that improving cash and working-capital management will be more important this year than in 2018
South Korean banks and telecoms in blockchain initiative
by Graham Buck
Samsung Electronics, KEB Hana Bank and Woori Bank are among seven consortium members that plan to develop a network
Yes Bank uses blockchain for commercial paper issue
by Graham Buck
The transaction of behalf of Indian conglomerate Vedanta is said to be the first digital issue of commercial paper using the technology
China’s Tencent moves further into supply chain finance
by Graham Buck
The internet-based tech and investment giant promises to lower costs for suppliers after completing its first transaction last month
Australian banks face ‘legacy hangover’ in real-time payments shift
by Graham Buck
An impending problem for the country’s big four and their competitors is identified in a paper issued by the New Payments Platform
Funding access improves for Singapore businesses
by Graham Buck
Business lending in the city state is buoyant thanks to continued government support and innovations such as P2P crowdfunding
CTMcast - 5 July 2019
by Jack Large
Climate change crisis and impact on corporate treasury; China developments & impact; TMS demand booming; too much all at once?