COMMENTARY
Commentary:  Weathering the Storm
October 30, 2008 | Christopher Bjorke

The uncertainty infecting Western markets has not spared Asian markets, making for a rocky few weeks for equities and currencies and spurring governments to take what action they can to

CASH MANAGEMENT
Career Opportunities for Corporate Treasurers in Asia
October 30, 2008 | Pan Zai Xian, Robert Walters

Over the past few years, the world experienced a financial boom where mass investments flowed into the market. Many companies around the world financed their assets with significant leverage and liquidity risk. However, the dark era began when the US sub-prime crisis exploded last year. Followed by the finance tsunami recently

FX AND REPATRIATION
Managing the New FX Risks
October 30, 2008 | Christopher Bjorke

Alarming shifts in many Asian currencies left markets in turmoil and forced governments to take emergency action last week. The South Korean won and the Indian rupee plumbed new lows while the sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen darkened prospects for

RISK MANAGEMENT
Commentary:  Encouraging Outlook, So Far
October 17, 2008 | Christopher Bjorke, AFP

The past week saw markets plummet and surge and central bankers struggle to contain a crisis. It also produced an encouraging report about Asian growth.