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Citi to bank foreign firms investing in Thailand
Citi to bank foreign firms investing in Thailand
Citi said it will facilitate cross-border transactions through trade finance, FX, and treasury.
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Why 43% of Asia B2B sales rely on trade credit
Singapore records the region's highest share of credit-based transactions at 51%.
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JCB and Circle to test stablecoins for treasury and merchant payments
They will work on a proof of concept using the USDC.
Asian B2B payment risks climb as suppliers face late payments: study
Businesses report reduced cash for operations and weaker cash flow planning.
Hong Kong banks urged to capitalise gold potential
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned in Asia to integrate the entire end-to-end gold ecosystem, says KPMG.
HSBC launches invoice-backed digital trade loans
Customers can receive funds in minutes once all info has been submitted and approved.
Kasikornbank targets 24/7 USD settlement with Ant International
They will use Kinexys by J.P. Morgan’s blockchain deposit accounts.
Citi streamlines ETF orders for APAC clients as regional assets hit $1.81t
Direct integration heightens efficiency as clients no longer need to reconcile on multiple and separate platforms.
Hong Kong wallets surge as card share drops to 31% online
HKQR and contactless payment acceptance accelerated mobile transaction adoption.
APAC cross-border payments surge as trade drives $24t outlook
The region is projected to account for 36% of global outbound flows by 2033.
SMBC launches transaction banking brand SMBC Connect
The Japanese megabank is revamping its TB and especially its cash management services.
How can HSBC and StanChart-backed stablecoins change HKD payments?
Different target users may determine whether bank-led tokens gain everyday traction.
Digital assets to become treasury standard in 5 years: HSBC survey
Majority of Asian businesses and investors polled said that digital assets will reshape capital markets.
UOB’s Lim Lay Wah: Supplier readiness key to sustainability
Financing alone is rarely enough.
SMBC appoints Salim Zaman as global head of FX
Zaman will continue to serve as co-head of global markets and treasury in APAC.
Unmet trade demand hits $2.5t despite increased SME support
FIs report 80% of banks anticipate demand to climb as trade shifts.
Japan, Indonesia renew pact to boost local currencies in bilateral transactions
Japan finance ministry, Indonesia bank expand transactions to all bilateral economic deals.
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