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• Redback rises in Europe

  We all know that Hong Kong is one of China’s largest trading partners. What is less well-known is that a growing number (47%) of RMB transactions are initiated in Europe. In fact, according to SWIFT’s RMB Tracker – if you leave Hong Kong out of the equation – the value of payments between Europe and China has overtaken that between the Asia Pacific region and China.

  Be the first to comment | May 2012

• A new ‘expressway’ for renminbi liberalisation?

  Chinese monetary authorities announced plans this week for the creation of a new cross-border payment system, in a move that promises to further liberalise the Asian Tiger’s burgeoning currency.

  Be the first to comment | April 2012

• Another lost Hope in the financial markets

  In one of many promotional tactics, Alex Hope’s PR agency lauded the zeal of the self-taught trader in an press release citing a phenomenal rise from humble beginnings earning £21,000 a year working in catering to “regularly trading millions” and raking in a six figure salary. “Alex is a name to watch out for in the City”, they said. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) would agree.

  Be the first to comment | April 2012

• Is RMB appreciation coming to an end?

  Murmurings by Chinese officials suggest that the appreciation of the national currency may be about to grind to a halt.

  Be the first to comment | March 2012

• The tug of trading

  Foreign exchange (FX) risk management has become an increasingly integral part of the treasurer’s role. But are there opportunities for companies to profit through FX trading? And even if there are, should treasurers really be taking advantage of them?

  Be the first to comment | March 2012

• FX volatility

  FX market volatility was a huge concern in 2011. What are your EUR/USD forecasts for the coming year and indeed forecasts for any other major currency pairs? Is there any advice you could give to safeguard against the volatility?

  Be the first to comment | February 2012

• Renminbi internationalisation: yuan to watch

  At first glance, China seems to be pulling off the impossible.  The Asian Tiger is developing an offshore currency market while keeping in place strict controls on cross-border flows of capital. Western economists said this couldn’t be done.  Yet the project has been an astounding success so far.  The renminbi is becoming increasingly internationalised – and it is doing so on China's terms.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• Choosing the right FX relationship

  Offering the convenience of prices from a range of banks at the click of a button, it’s easy to understand why many corporates have grown fond of multi-bank FX portals. Can these FX ‘supermarkets’ really provide the value of a direct relationship with your bank though? In this article we ask whether it’s time to think again about your FX relationships, and discover that any re-evaluation should not be tied to price alone.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• BARX FXPay: managing high volumes of small value FX trades efficiently

  BARX FXPay is an automated foreign exchange (FX) system that enables you to price goods and services in the local currency of your customers. It generates an incremental revenue stream for your business by including an additional profit margin for you, whilst automating your currency hedging using transparent FX rates agreed upfront.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• A ‘centred’ treasury: Uta Kemmerich-Keil, Merck

  PORTRAIT

  Uta Kemmerich-Keil

  Executive VP, Head of Corporate Finance

  LOGO

  Uta Kemmerich-Keil began her career as a financial auditor at Hoechst AG, a chemicals and life-sciences company. She joined Merck KGaA in 1999 as Director of Acquisitions and Controlling and became Executive VP and Head of Corporate Finance in 2007.

  She earned a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau in 1995.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

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