supply chain

A more structured way to finance corporate supply chains

Structured financing solutions for supply chains are increasingly important in offering treasury teams greater agility and visibility over their transactions. This enables corporates in Asia to achieve their goal of simpler, faster and more reliable ways to trade across borders, according to our latest edition of the HSBC Smarter Business Series.

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EQT exits packaging player GPA

During the five-year period that EQT held its stake in GPA, the packaging firm made seven acquisitions which enabled expansion into new markets and the localisation of production, EQT director Eugene Lee explained.

September 27, 2022

TRENDSETTERS: Corporates accelerate green action but investors urge more, says research

Research shows investors, companies and governments must move faster and further in ESG progress; UOB sets sustainability bond benchmark in Singapore; and AIA creates variable capital company in Singapore.

April 13, 2021

Covid-19: what's the new normal for supply chains, working capital, and trade finance?

Companies must decide between capital expenditure spending amid an unknown future or accept stretched balance sheets in a post Covid-19 world.

July 08, 2020

Trade war creates credit stress for Chinese manufacturers

Defaults start to pick up as smaller entities struggle for orders and financing.

February 26, 2019

Olam plans rights issue of bonds with warrants

The deal may raise a combined $1.21 billion and comes as Muddy Waters accuses the Singapore-listed company of being too aggressive on spending and debt.

December 04, 2012

Three Southeast Asian blocks raise $697 million

The vice-chairman offloads 60% of his stake in Singapore-listed Noble Group, Dairy Farm increases the free-float in Indonesian supermarket chain Hero and UBS sells a 4.2% stake in Thailand’s CP Foods as part of the unwinding of a swap transaction.

November 13, 2012

E-invoicing beneficial to supply chain finance

Electronic invoicing enables effective supply chain financing, says Fundtech.

October 03, 2011

Market responds well to Olam's three-tranche fundraising

The $602 million deal includes a $200 million placement that was completed on Monday, a $202 million rights issue due later this month and a $200 million share sale to Temasek.

June 08, 2011

Chinese firms turn to supply chain finance

China’s efforts to rein in lending and tackle inflation are not dampening banks’ positive outlook for supply chain finance.

May 02, 2011