Tag: inflation

Bank of America’s Venkat Eachur has shared with CT his views on inflation, supply chain shifts and digital disruption impacting treasurers in Asia, and how they can de-risk and capitalise on some strong domestic economies, amid an uncertain macro environment.

In an uncertain global economy, one prediction that market participants are in unanimous agreement on is the prospect of rate cuts in developed markets. What does this mean for corporate treasurers, asks John Chiodi, chief investment officer, liquidity Americas, at HSBC Asset Management.

If correct, this will lead to the federal funds rate ending the year at 4.3%, while the Fed "dot plot" shows 4.63%

UOB’s latest survey on business sentiment reveals key priorities and concerns for Apac businesses of all sizes.

Despite a negative economic outlook, CEOs globally cite plans to pursue M&A activities this year. ESG awareness and supply chain reconfiguration are factors likely to influence targets.

Gopul Shah, director of corporate treasury and structured trade finance at Golden Agri-Resources discussed how best to navigate the supply chain challenges of recent months.

Geopolitical tensions, ongoing Covid-19 challenges, and inflationary pressures are prompting APAC CEOs to rethink their supply chain strategies and investment plans.

UOB’s latest business sentiment report reveals that half of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in ASEAN are confident about business growth, while cash management remains a top concern.

Corporate treasurers are in the driver’s seat during a period of market uncertainty that requires tough decisions such as how to use cash reserves more efficiently and manage local currency risk.

As the UK reels from some of the highest inflation figures since the 70s, what’s next for corporate treasurers? And how should they chart these black swan events?

Asian corporates may have less direct exposure to trade and economic shocks than their European and US counterparts, but they could face fundraising challenges and growing cybersecurity risks.

The best course of action when corporate money buys less? Forewarned, as they say, is forearmed.