Standard Chartered Bank

An update on the implementation of new accounting standards in the Asia-Pacific, by Amod Dixit, group product manager, Securities Services, Standard Chartered Bank.

Despite its many benefits, securities lending has never truly made it big in Asia, says Amod Dixit, group product manager, securities services, Standard Chartered Bank

The world of trade is changing, says Jon Richman, managing director, trade sales and supply chain, North East Asia for Standard Chartered Bank.

The overseas expansion strategies employed by corporate clients are leaving some banking partners behind.

Fast growth, low inflation and a crawling Chinese yuan are on the agenda for 2006, with the Chinese currency rising and fluctuating more as market reforms advance. The risks of a sharper slowdown are concentrated in 2007-08.

Asia''s cash management landscape is challenging CFOs, treasury captains and their bankers. But providers are picking up the gauntlet.

The era of internet FX trading is finally here and customers can start reaping the benefits.