Realigning Trade for Future Growth
A Tale of New Corridors, Technologies, and Connections How can treasurers manage the impact of continuing uncertainty and re-alignment in the trade space? Barclays’ Jaya Vohra, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital, and Michaël Hache, Head of Trade Finance, Export Finance, Working Capital, France & Benelux, investigate the options and opportunities. “I think most […]
The Strategic Treasurer: Navigating Digital Innovation in APAC’s New Economic Reality
As global trade tensions reshape supply chains and tariffs create ongoing uncertainty, CFOs and senior treasurers across APAC are transforming from financial gatekeepers into strategic architects. Armed with AI-powered tools and real-time data analytics, today’s finance leaders are rewriting the playbook on cash flow management, liquidity optimisation, and payment strategies in an era where real-time […]
Navigating Volatility – Treasury Strategies for Shipping in a Geopolitically Unstable World
In today’s unpredictable environment, shipping treasurers are no longer reacting to isolated financial risks, they’re dealing with fast-moving geopolitical events that shape liquidity needs, funding structures, and even the availability of credit.
Charging Ahead: Luxshare Plugs into Sustainable Trade Finance
TREASURY4GOOD AWARDS Best Sustainable Finance Project – BRONZE Luxshare A key supplier in the consumer electronics sector, Luxshare Precision Industry (Luxshare) is aligning its financing with its environmental goals, linking funding costs to progress in clean energy use and waste transformation. This approach is helping the company reduce its carbon footprint while improving financial efficiency. […]
How Treasurers Can Support Supply Chain Resilience
Tom Alford (TMI) is joined by HSBC’s Florence Tan to highlight the critical importance of establishing supply chain resilience. Florence offers key insights on why treasurers have a crucial role to play in helping trade flows to run smoothly, from navigating geopolitical shifts and AI-driven digitalisation to defining ESG goals. Tune in for a candid […]
Understanding Carry Trades and How They Can Be Used: A Guide for CFOs and Treasurers
Understanding the intricacies of various financial strategies is paramount for CFOs and treasurers. One such strategy is the carry trade, a concept that can significantly impact corporate finances and investment portfolios. Why carry trades matter today Interest rate differentials have been relatively subdued since mid-2023 following a period of significant tightening by central banks globally. […]