Asia’s Top Treasury Hotspots
Businesses seeking the best location for a treasury hub have to weigh up many factors ranging from tax incentives to political risk. Here, David Blair offers an insight into the pros and cons of five Asian financial centres. Asia has evolved rapidly this century, especially from a treasury perspective. From the internationalisation of Chinese yuan […]
Supply Chains of the Future: Recovery-Proof Solutions
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragility of supply chains across the globe. TMI speaks to five industry experts to understand how treasurers can help shore up supply chains right now – with quick-to-implement solutions, ranging from dynamic discounting to e-invoicing. We also look at the future of supply chains, given a potential resurgence of […]
Digital Dynamite: Lighting up African Trade
African trade stands on the cusp of a revolution. As a result of bank-led trade initiatives, regulatory standardisation, new technologies, and fintech partnerships, African trade is now becoming a focus for many global corporates. And for domestic entities, intra-African trade is opening up a host of growth opportunities. The combination of digitisation and Africa’s market […]
A Silver Lining for RFPs
After scooping the “Best Portal Technology Solution” accolade in TMI’s 2018 Awards for Innovation and Excellence, John Laurens, Group Head of Global Transaction Services at DBS, explains how the bank’s cutting-edge cash management simulation platform, DBS Treasury Prism, continues to push the boundaries on client-centric innovation. He also outlines how corporates are benefiting from this […]
Why navigating today’s macroeconomic watershed depends on the treasurer
The world economy is at a defining moment. Think of an accelerated industrial revolution, swept along by rapidly developing new technology and a shift in economic power from West to East. In parallel, governments are redirecting their economies through diversifying and pivoting, positioning them to focus on new growth sectors. By 2030, China will be […]
A Pioneer in Cross-Border Payment Innovation
Since its incorporation in Shenzhen, PRC in 1988, Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd (Ping An) has become one of China’s leading integrated finance conglomerates. It is one of the world’s largest insurance groups, ranked 10th in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2018. Ping An is committed to financial and technological innovation, […]
How a Macroeconomic Watershed is Leading to Microeconomic Opportunities
The world economy is arguably at a historical watershed. Think of an accelerated industrial revolution, rapidly developing new technology and a big shift in economic power from West to East. These trends are widely accepted, although their magnitude and speed may not be. Naturally, governments and corporates are redirecting their policies and strategies accordingly – […]
Navigating the New Liquidity Landscape: Putting Cash in Its Place
From money market fund (MMF) reform to new technologies, the way in which treasurers manage liquidity is evolving – or rather, it should be. Here, TMI examines some of the key changes happening in the liquidity landscape across Europe, the US and Asia. Industry experts also outline how corporate treasurers can prepare for these developments, […]
On the Brink of a Cashless Society?
The environment in Hangzhou, China today is similar to many other cities around the world: building sites become shiny new shops, offices and apartments; new infrastructure moves people faster than ever, and a vibrant community of people work, study and spend their leisure time. But in one important respect, Hangzhou is quite different. A blueprint […]
A New Era for China Investors
The final version of the new rules for China’s CNY 100trn asset management industry has now been published by the Chinese financial regulators. In this Executive Interview, Aidan Shevlin, Head of Asia Pacific Liquidity Fund Management, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, explains the implications of the new rules for the industry, and for corporate treasurers, whilst outlining […]