For U.S. companies, U.S.–based FCAs can streamline their banking infrastructure, while reducing costs and exposure to currency volatility.

Employers can protect themselves by considering key aspects of their benefits programs.

Across the United States, Europe, and Asia, businesses and governments have borrowed roughly US$260 billion so far, and a barrage of offerings from borrowers in Asia is poised to push that number higher.

January is expected to set a record for bond sales, reaching $215 billion in high-grade debt issued by the end of the month.