Tag: treasury

An increasing number of Asian companies are holding cryptocurrency on their balance sheets as a treasury asset, however, there is a reluctance to discuss strategy and potential pitfalls. Paul Golden reports.

The private healthcare firm has rebuilt its treasury architecture to prioritise liquidity mobility, policy-driven hedging and system-led control amid rate volatility and fragmented capital markets. CT spoke with Manjiv Dodanwela, the firm's transformation lead for group treasury.

Last year’s regional rebound in public offerings looks set to continue well into 2026 as firms take advantage of increasingly favourable market conditions, with markets such as India and Hong Kong standing out. Paul Golden spoke to market experts.

The technology is helping business leaders secure additional revenue growth, while providing treasurers with more specific use cases such as liquidity strategy and cash flow forecasting.

Amit Baraskar believes tariffs, US diversification, artificial intelligence and geopolitics will all be key themes for Apac treasurers this year.

Kiong Wei Yang was most recently group financial controller at the property group, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and treasury management.

Rajan Gupta, former global head of treasury and tax at Hyva, shared his experience establishing treasury functions at the transport multinational, up until its acquisition by JOST.

Sharon Wang, senior director, head of group treasury & project finance at CLP Group, shared her views with CT on AI, inflation and transition finance.

As Donald Trump advocates for the removal of quarterly reports, one Asian treasurer agrees, but wants monthly reporting available to senior managers. Asian countries have differing requirements, while treasurers are looking to produce more continuous reporting.

Zijing International Energy, which acts as an offshore treasury centre for CEEC, wants to repay offshore debt through the proceeds.

Ripple said it will support blockchain-based fund management and money movement capabilities through GTreasury, combining traditional treasury practices with digital asset solutions.

Treasurers across Asia Pacific (APAC) have a raft of priorities as they navigate a turbulent economic landscape and look to embrace change: real-time payments, liquidity optimisation, risk management and digital innovation. These all call for a new approach to solutions, technology and partnerships.