We are bringing together 180+ specialist group treasurers and CFOs from across APAC to understand the evolving treasury landscape better and examine key challenges they face in daily operations.

The infrastructure giant's return to the offshore renminbi market will help fund railway, renewable and electricity projects around the world. 

The government is providing subsidies and loans to diversify supply and boost imports of solar generators amid the Middle East conflict. 

The Australian exchange has also hired a COO and a clearing and settlement managing director.  

Treasurers need to be critical thinkers, self-starters and good communicators to show their strategic importance to a firm, according to market experts. 

The bank said connectivity to China&#8217;s cross-border payment system will support more efficient Renminbi settlement. 

Aymar de Liedekerke Beaufort has taken on the transaction banking remit alongside his role as head of Apac global banking.

The US Federal Reserve has increased the benchmark interest rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%. On September 18, the Bank of Japan raised rates by 0.25% to 1.25%. 

A trial has applied HKD stablecoin to logistics and hospitality-related payments, while Thailand has expanded a blockchain payment test. 

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In Asia Pacific&#8217;s financial landscape, establishing static visibility over regional capital pools is merely the baseline. Corporate treasurers must combine real-time analytics, automated workflows, and platform integration to eliminate cash drag and operate liquidity dynamically.

Finance professionals across Asia are navigating a fundamental shift in how accounting work gets done and the tools driving that shift are already embedded in the software many firms use every day.

AI can transform trade finance &#8211; but only when built on a strong digital foundation. Creating connected data and workflows is essential to prevent automation falling short of delivering real efficiency, control and scalable impact, according to Komgo.

The global weather phenomenon is already raising food and commodity prices, and increasing input costs, putting pressure on margins and working capital. 

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The global bank has named heads of trade for Japan, North Asia, South Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.

The Rmb-denominated aircraft and transition loan will be used by subsidiary China Cargo Airlines for a new plane to reduce emissions.  

The banks used tokenised deposits on Swift&#8217;s ledger and the move could open up more services within corporate treasury. 


Hong Kong's chief executive is planning for more investment and innovation as the city looks to capitalise on its international status. 

The USDC issuer will acquire Singapore&#8217;s Tazapay in a $400m all-stock deal.

As agentic AI moves closer to treasury decisions, it's prompting a push for stronger governance and oversight.

China Railway Construction's green bond to fund overseas projects

Bangladesh rolls out financing for rooftop solar amid power crisis

ASX hires CFO from asset manager Dexus

Corporate treasurers eye strategic status

Malaysia's CIMB qualifies as CIPS participant

BNP Paribas names Apac transaction banking head

US Fed hikes rates 0.25%; Bank of Japan follows

Payment firms test digital assets in Hong Kong and Thailand

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