Trade Finance Accelerating the Digital Shift

Explore the impact of MLETR on the digitalisation of trade.

Tariff Turbulence Tests the Path to an Economic Soft Landing

Exclusive! Monthly market commentary tailored for treasurers covering the Eurozone, UK and US markets.

Smart Routes Around Today’s Treasury Snags Seen from Both Sides of the Pond

Steering a course around the complexities of treasury and cash flow in today’s dynamic global environment can feel like being in the wheelhouse without an up-to-date sea chart – and treasurers face the ongoing challenge of adapting to these conditions. Here, in the third in a series of TMI guest columns written by leading experts […]

Smart Routes Around Today’s Treasury Snags Seen from Both Sides of the Pond

Transatlantic trends that corporates on both sides of the ocean should keep in mind as they address the evolving global situation.

Keeping the Black Swans Grounded: a New Approach for Managers of Financial Risk

Paul Stafford (Diaglo) discusses a risk modelling blind spot that financial managers may be overlooking

Trump’s Tariffs: A Wake-up Call for Automotive Supply Chains and Treasury Teams

Christian Kellner takes a look at the impact of Trumps tariffs from the perspective of the automotive industry.

Forging Ahead: POSCO’s Innovative FX Risk Solution

Winners of Best Trade/ Supply Chain Solution!

Navigating US Tariffs: Trade Policy and the Global Treasury Landscape

Tariffs have again taken centre stage as a potent tool in international trade. What does this mean for treasurers?

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. […]

Pioneering the First INR Export Transaction for Reduced FX Risk and Increased Trade Flows Between Bangladesh and India

Case study: Walton Hi-Tech Industries When regulators in Bangladesh approved Indian rupee (INR) trade transactions, electronics manufacturer Walton Hi-Tech Industries (Walton) became the first to benefit from the exchange-rate gains. With Standard Chartered facilitating the country’s first-ever INR trade, Walton and its fellow exporters can now enjoy smoother, less volatile trade with Indian buyers. By […]

After the Ballots

How the ‘year of elections’ reshaped treasury priorities

Wired for Success: Supercharging Ducab’s Trade Finance

Winners of Best Trade/ Supply Chain Solution!

Central Banks Diverge Against Backdrop of Trade Tensions

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th February 2025. Sign up to […]

Central Banks Diverge Against Backdrop of Trade Tensions

Exclusive! Monthly market commentary tailored for treasurers covering the Eurozone, UK and US markets.

Optimising Liquidity: The Role of Supply Chain Finance and Dynamic Discounting

Discover how supply chain finance and dynamic discounting can enhance liquidity and supplier relations.

HSBC: Supporting a New Wave of Nordic Global Explorers

Oliver Jones (HSBC) highlights the Nordic region’s unique ability to bridge local strengths with global opportunities.

HSBC Sibos Spotlight Podcast Series: Building Resilience in Global Supply Chains

Bhriguraj Singh and Florence Tan (HSBC) examine how the macro environment has affected global trade and why companies need to bolster their supply chains.

HSBC Sibos Spotlight Podcast Series: Financial Infrastructure Rides Wave of Change 

Fiona Horsewill (HSBC), Vivek Ramachandran (HSBC) and Manish Kohli (HSBC) discuss how global trends are impacting the future of securities services, global trade, and cross-border payments.

Agent of Change

Vikram Yadav (BACB) reveals how his department is a vital component in BACB’s support of trade flows to and from Africa and the Middle East.

Swapping Vanilla for Green

ESG’s Expanding Role in Trade Finance Sustainable finance has formed strong roots in the loan and bond markets, but where does it stand in the world of trade? Societe Generale’s Charline Profillet, Deputy Head, Structured Trade Finance, and Marie-Gabrielle de Drouas, Head of ESG Global Transaction Banking, shine a light on its developing role. Trade […]

Strategies for Resilience and Efficiency in Trade Finance

Strategic foresight and timely intelligence can help corporates and their treasurers to navigate these dynamics amid geopolitical uncertainties.

How Treasury Sets the Controls for the Heart of the Bank

While bank treasury shares some similarities with its corporate counterpart, there are some differences that shed considerable light on how banks operate.

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. […]

Ancient and Ultra-Modern 

Discover how close commercial ties in the Middle East and Africa are propelling both regions into a new era of trade.