Australia

Why the clock is ticking for trade finance talents

Australia’s success as a trading nation is vitally dependent on the expertise of trade financiers and the quality of their products and services. But within the trade finance discipline is a “doomsday clock” which threatens to count down all the way to midnight.

Here is the strategic importance of trade finance solutions

Reliable and cost effective Trade Finance solutions are of strategic importance to Asian transaction banks. Both local and foreign operations rely heavily upon relationship positioning within trade customer demographics to develop broader market share growth, improved wallet share, lower customer churn and foster value adding product cross sell opportunities.

Big Aussie banks to limit dividends to investors

Should maintain adequate capital buffers.

Aussie central bank gets US$8.8 billion from government

Infusion to strengthen the bank’s financial position.

Supply Chain Risk – Not a Bank’s Problem?

Supply chain financing is an attractive line of business that is not without its inherent risks. The banking industry understands this but may not necessarily be aware of or may not have the necessary controls to identify all of the red flags.

HSBC appoints Simon Babbage as head of payments and cash management in Australia

HSBC has appointed Simon Babbage to the role of Head of Payments and Cash Management for HSBC in Australia where he will be responsible for delivering global cash and liquidity management services and products to corporates and financial institutions. 

Can Asian banks finally compete in the Big Four-dominated Australian mainstream?

Only A$32b out of A$1.6t deposits is held by foreign banks in Australia.