Tag: korea

If BAML's survey is anything to go by, expect a call from your friendly, neighbourly banker very soon if you're a CFO in Indonesia.

North Korean bluster has had little visible effect on the South Korean economy; nevertheless, Seoul unveils a $4.69 billion stimulus

It's been argued the fall back in the influence of risk over FX implies that yields should take on more influence. If true, what does this mean for Asian emerging markets' currencies? CT asks the experts.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has hired away Mark Wuscher from J.P Morgan to head its global transaction services business in Korea, a newly created position.

In order to contain volatility and strong appreciation of its currency, Korea has decided to cut bank limits on FX positions. The impact could see corporates move towards the FX swap and cross-currency swap markets to source dollar funding.

Korea warns against “excessive strength” of the won, hinting a willingness to intervene. What strategies has the country adopted in the past and how effective have they been? CT asks the experts.

Korea is seeking to reduce its reliance on US dollars as a trade currency, and hoping to tap its swap line with China more. CT asks is this a sound strategy?

The Corporate Treasurer announces its first ever annual Alliance Awards, recognising the extraordinary efforts and innovations of select service providers to treasurers and CFOs in Asia-Pacific.

Korea's growth is on the slide, posting on 2.4% between April and June, the weakest it has been since 2009.

Banks’ oblique attitude to risk transfer is damaging to the over-the-counter industry