Hazarika moves from Citi to Deutsche Bank

By Bayani S Cruz

Gautam Hazarika is moving to Deutsche Bank (DB) as managing director and head of corporate flow sales for Asia ex-Japan effective immediately

Debate on renminbi revaluation flares up following US criticism

By Rodney Diola

The debate on the revaluation of the renminbi has flared up again following criticism from the US Treasury on the resumption in build-up of China’s foreign exchange reserves

China’s external financial assets and liabilities grow 23% in 2008

By Bayani S Cruz

China’s international investment position (IIP), a financial statement showing its stock of external financial assets and liabilities, grew by 23% to US$2.92 trillion in 2008

Low-intensity economy is blessing … and blight

By Daniel Yu

The Philippines has never been considered an export powerhouse and this has somewhat blunted the effects of the global crisis on its economy. But once global markets rebound, it is unlikely to benefit as much from a recovery either

Structured trade facility offers favourable borrowing rates

By Chito Santiago

Henan Yuguang Gold and Lead Limited of China has launched an innovative prepayment credit facility for US$20 million, arranged by Standard Chartered Bank. The deal, carefully structured to ensure full compliance with China's foreign exchange regulations, provides Henan Yuguang with favourable US...

Hedging gone awry

By Mridula Sudharsan

The free fall of Citic Pacific's share price and a US$2 billion loss on currency trades have triggered concerns about the currency exposure of other firms