How Treasurers Can Support Supply Chain Resilience

Published: November 21, 2024

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HSBC Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Geopolitics Resilience Supply Chain Finance (SCF)

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 discussion on tools and strategies to drive value in the SCF space.

Featured on this episode

Host

Tom Alford

Deputy Editor, Treasury Management International

Speaker

Florence Tan

Regional Head of Global Trade Solutions, Europe, HSBC

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