Global Business & Emerging Markets

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Does HSBC Deal Show Blockchain Is Viable for Trade Finance?

Alfred Liu | May 14, 2018

HSBC uses blockchain to manage a letter of credit for a soybean shipment from Argentina to Malaysia, claims it is "an inflection point for how trade is conducted.”

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U.K. Asks Businesses to Map Supply Chains

Alex Morales | May 10, 2018

With just 10 months left before the U.K. exits the EU, the government is trying to get a handle on the economic impact should Brexit impose additional trading costs on exporters.

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EU Talks Tough on Trump Tariffs

Jonathan Stearns | April 18, 2018

Trade war risk remains alive; EU won't engage with U.S. on trade until it gets a permanent exemption from "pure protectionism" of tariffs.

Analysis

Impending Tariffs: Who Loses? Who Wins?

Aaron Rutstein | April 17, 2018

Tariffs proposed by the Trump administration would benefit some companies, hamstring others.

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Trump Weighs Rejoining TPP and Tones Down China Trade Threat

Treasury & Risk | April 12, 2018

President Trump sees Chinese actions as conciliatory: “Now we’re really negotiating, and I think they’re going to treat us really fairly.”

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China Studying Yuan Devaluation Amid Trade Spat

Bloomberg News | April 09, 2018

A weaker yuan could help shore up China’s exports, but experts say it's “probably unwise.”

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Trump's Plan to Impose Stiff Tariffs on China

Andrew Mayeda, Jennifer Jacobs & Saleha Mohsin | March 22, 2018

Chinese officials threaten to retaliate against specific industries.

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Europe Circles the Wagons on Trade

Nikos Chrysoloras & Marine Strauss | March 12, 2018

Trump threatens tariffs on European cars; EU vows to resist ‘bullies.’

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Mnuchin Says Tariffs Will Benefit U.S. Despite Retaliation Risk

Saleha Mohsin | March 07, 2018

“Our objective is not to create a trade war. Our objective is to make sure U.S. companies and workers are treated fairly.”

Analysis

Now Is a Dangerous Time for a Trade War

Janet Levaux | March 06, 2018

"A trade war is probably more dangerous for investors at this time than at any other time in recent history," GMO's Ben Inker writes.

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Trump Opens Door to Trade War

Joe Deaux, Andrew Mayeda, Toluse Olorunnipa, & Erik Wasson | March 02, 2018

European Commission President: EU is prepared to respond by targeting imports of Harley-Davidson Inc. motorbikes, Levi Strauss & Co. jeans, and U.S. bourbon whiskey.

Analysis

NAFTA's Biggest Challenge May Come After a Deal

Shannon O'Neil | March 01, 2018

Elections in Mexico and the U.S. could spell doom for any new agreement.

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Trump Likely to Impose Stiff Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

Jennifer Jacobs & Joe Deaux | February 28, 2018

Administration reportedly considering 25% tariff on steel and 10% on aluminum imports from all foreign countries.

Analysis

What’s in Store for North America This Year

David Huey | February 22, 2018

How NAFTA renegotiations and other factors can be expected to affect North American economies in 2018.

Best Practices

Opening the Credit Umbrella in China

Meg Waters | February 15, 2018

Honeywell wins the 2017 Gold Alexander Hamilton Award for Best Practices in Restricted/Emerging Markets.

Best Practices

Transition to the CNY

Meg Waters | February 15, 2018

Pfizer wins the 2017 Silver Alexander Hamilton Award for Best Practices in Restricted/Emerging Markets.

Best Practices

A Treasury with Global Vision

Meg Waters | February 15, 2018

World Vision International wins the 2017 Bronze Alexander Hamilton Award for Best Practices in Restricted/Emerging Markets.

News

Trump Pulls His Punches in First Foray Into Long-Pledged Tariffs

Andrew Mayeda, Rainer Buergin, & Alessandro Speciale, Bloomberg | January 23, 2018

Direct impact is limited; critics' concerns focus on China's reaction and whether this move portends broader protectionist actions in the future.

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China Steps Up Scrutiny of Multinationals Over Sovereignty Issues

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2018

Delta apologizes for listing Taiwan and Tibet as countries on its website.

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Britain Warns EU: You Need Our Banks

Robert Hutton, Bloomberg | December 21, 2017

May and Carney fire back at Barnier over trade deal warning.

Analysis

Looking Forward: FX in 2018

Wolfgang Koester | December 15, 2017

3 trends that will likely affect global currency markets next year.

News

Tax Rates on Offshore Earnings Not Finalized

Anna Edgerton and Lynnley Browning, Bloomberg | December 14, 2017

Negotiators' decision on repatriation rate may depend on bill's revenue score.

News

Brexit May Leave Banks on Hook for Impossible Contracts

John Glover, Bloomberg | December 01, 2017

Cross-border revolving credit facilities, derivatives among the agreements that could be affected.

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NAFTA Talks Said to Sputter

Andrew Mayeda, Josh Wingrove and Eric Martin, Bloomberg | November 21, 2017

Canada and Mexico reject the U.S. hard line.

Best Practices

Treasury May Revamp Section 385 Documentation Rules

Susan Kelly | November 15, 2017

Future of the distribution rules is linked to the outcome of tax reform.

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SAP Faces U.S. Probe Into Work in South Africa

Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg | October 26, 2017

Investigation cites 'misconduct' with parties related to South Africa's Gupta family.

News

Deregulation Costly for Companies

Marlene Y. Satter, BenefitsPro | October 01, 2017

More than two-thirds cite a rise in the cost of compliance over the past year.

Best Practices

Legal Considerations in Cross-Border Cash Pooling

Creighton R. Meland & Natalie L. Regoli | September 28, 2017

How the structure of a cash pool affects legal liability if one or more participants in the pool experiences financial distress.

News

Trump Blocks China-Backed Bid for Lattice

Bloomberg News | September 14, 2017

Purchase of semiconductor company nixed on national security concerns.

Best Practices

Dollar’s Decline Underscores Need to Hedge

Susan Kelly | September 13, 2017

The currency has been hit by geopolitical tensions, stronger growth overseas and the Trump administrations disarray.

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Currency-Rigging Scandal Puts $2B Up for Grabs

Lananh Nguyen, Bloomberg | September 12, 2017

Settlement recovery firms seek clients for currency claims.

News

China Sends Warning on Yuan Rally

Bloomberg News | September 11, 2017

People's Bank of China lifts rule that made betting against the currency expensive.

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Reverse Yankee Bonds Set Record Pace

Sid Verma and Charles Daly, Bloomberg | September 08, 2017

Falling euro yields and the ECB's deep pockets offer U.S. issuers an escape hatch.

News

Call for Entries

Treasury & Risk | August 20, 2017

It's time to submit your treasury team's innovative projects for the 2018 Alexander Hamilton Awards. Deadline for entries is August 25, 2017.

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Swaps Group Considers Cure for Libor's Demise

Katie Linsell, Sally Bakewell and Claire Boston, Bloomberg | August 16, 2017

ISDA may set up protocol allowing parties to update derivatives agreements based on Libor.

News

Danske Tells Corporate Clients It Doesn't Want All Their Excess Cash

Frances Schwartzkopff, Bloomberg | August 15, 2017

Denmarks biggest bank struggles with near-record deposits.

Analysis

Key Points about Supply Chain Finance

Susan Kelly | August 09, 2017

Companies considering putting a program in place should think about access to capital, the extent of the network, and the capabilities of the provider.

News

Wall Street Claim That Rules Imperil Trading Is Undercut by SEC

Ben Bain, Bloomberg | August 09, 2017

The impact of regulations on liquidity is unclear, SEC economists say.

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GOP Considers Mix of Temporary, Permanent Tax Changes

Anna Edgerton, Bloomberg | August 08, 2017

Shift from global system would likely be permanent, sources say.

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France, Germany Plan Crackdown on Tax Loopholes Used by Tech Giants

Francois de Beaupuy, Caroline Connan and Geraldine Amiel, Bloomberg | August 07, 2017

French Finance Minister Le Maire to put forward a proposal in September.

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Banks May Need $50B More in Capital after Brexit

Sarah Jones and Stephen Morris, Bloomberg | August 01, 2017

Oliver Wyman sees industry's costs rising $1B.

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Dollar Losses Pile Up Amid Trump Drama

Lananh Nguyen and Liz Capo McCormick, Bloomberg | July 31, 2017

Greenback is a loser this year against all 16 major currencies.

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More Information Coming on Timing of U.S. Libor Alternative

Alexandra Harris, Bloomberg | July 31, 2017

UK regulators announcement last week seen speeding the process of replacing the benchmark.

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Libor's Uncertain Succession Causes Headaches

Luca Casiraghi, Luca Morreale and Silla Brush, Bloomberg | July 27, 2017

Replacing the benchmark is part of an ongoing global reform effort.

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Libor to End in 2021

Suzi Ring, Bloomberg | July 27, 2017

U.K. regulator says the benchmark is unsustainable.

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U.K. Terror Insurer Says New Threats Create Gaps in Coverage

Oliver Suess, Bloomberg | July 26, 2017

Pool Re exec cites threats such as cybercrime and lone-wolf militants.

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Protection Against a Dollar Plunge Is Costliest Since 2009

Lananh Nguyen and Robert Fullem, Bloomberg | July 25, 2017

Options market reflects bearish sentiment on the U.S. currency.

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Corporate Bond Market Slowly Embraces Electronic Trading

Matthew Leising, Bloomberg | July 25, 2017

Tradeweb now handles 1% of U.S. corporate bond trading.

News

Bond Traders Have Made Up Their Minds About Inflation

Brian Chappatta, Bloomberg | July 24, 2017

Last weeks TIPS auction saw the weakest demand in nine years.

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Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Agree to Settle Yen-Libor Lawsuits

Chris Dolmetsch, Bloomberg | July 24, 2017

Two banks will pay a combined $148 million to resolve investors' claims.

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