Treasury Insights

The ‘coolest’ cut of all
Analysts predict that China’s reserve requirement ratio (RRR) is about to be slashed by 50bps. How will the injection of liquidity affect bank lending and what do the cuts mean for the larger economy?
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Investors see banks in new light
Morale in the financial sector may well be boosted by the latest findings from ratings agency Fitch. But can improved investor sentiment towards banks be relied upon in what may be a tough year for refinancing?
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Follow the ‘Southern Silk Road’
Another year, another summit at Davos. In late January world leaders and business chief executives gathered in Switzerland to exchange ideas on global trends and economic problems. While attention centred largely on Eurozone troubles, one speech in particular stood out from the crowd for its scope and originality.
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An Arab Spring in Islamic finance’s step?
The Islamic finance industry looks likely to benefit from the Arab Spring that saw the collapse of governments in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya, bringing sweeping change to how business is done in the region.
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Using the fear factor: volatility as an asset class
With the threat of further instability in the Eurozone, and the global ETP industry continuing to grow, should investors be taking advantage of using volatility as an asset class in its own right?
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60 Second Interview – Misys has China in its hands
Misys PLC, a global leader in treasury, capital markets and banking software solutions, opened a new centre of excellence in Beijing at the beginning of 2012. The company says it has taken a foothold in China so that it can familiarise itself with local market conditions and service its expanding client base in the APAC region. Rose Jan, Head of Sales at Misys tells us more…
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Enter the dragon
Last Monday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year. Those for whom 2012 holds special significance were born under the sign of the dragon and are said to be passionate, brave and good with money. All qualities the policymakers at the PBoC will have to possess if they are to steer the country through the choppy economic waters that lie ahead.
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Got a dose of interest rate inertia?
Stalemate in the Eurozone has seen interest rates in the UK remain near historic lows. Meanwhile inflation peaked in September 2011 registering 5.2% - well above the BoE's target 2%.
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When will e-invoicing truly deliver for corporates?
Electronic invoicing is a rarity in the world of business for two reasons. First, it is one of the few instances where corporates and governments, whose interests often collide, can actually unite in praise of its benefits. Secondly, however, it seems that very few European corporates are willing to take advantage of the obvious efficiency gains that e-invoicing offers. Why the paradox?
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Adolescent mobile tech enables increased fraud
Despite the engagement of top of the range technologies and strategies to combat fraud, the banks are suffering more than ever before. As corporates and consumers continue to migrate to mobile banking for convenience, financial institutions are under considerable strain in maintaining secure technology platforms...
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