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Global carve outs on margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives will be of great benefit to Asian exporters and importers.

While other countries in Asia-Pacific struggle with current account deficits and currency depreciation, the Philippines continues its solid run, with GDP growth outpacing that of China.

Treasurers must understand how China's credit spike in June could have hurt their cash flow. Because it will happen again...

With more allegations of market manipulation, the concept of a collaborative interbank lending benchmark has all but died.

Curbing bankers pay may have a dampening effect on risk taking, but the real issue is what the bonus incentives are attached to

Treasury associations are baring their teeth as financial regulations threaten to hurt their interests, but Asia lacks a unified voice.

New European proposals to introduce mandatory margining for forward FX trades will eliminate a risk that does not actually exist.

As a result of Basel III Banks are trying to offload their exposure to trade finance via securitisations, but they are struggling to get anywhere.

The Wheatley report on Libor leaves questions unanswered but its thrust is very positive for treasurers and CFOs.

Standing against the CFTC’s Gary Gensler on derivatives is justified. Ceding to his aims will only damage the ability to hedge risk.