The extended deadline for Mifid II is now only six months away, and along with an increase in the amount and quality of data financial institutions (FIs) have to record, they must also reassess customer relationships.

The use of corporate and virtual cards as part of a working capital management solution has become a defined strategy for some treasurers, who are also seeing the benefits of having an additional level of data.

The knock-on effect of market retrenchment is prompting banks to streamline their internal businesses to identify revenue-generating opportunities.

The era of low rates has led treasury teams managing cash surpluses to diversify their assets and exposures.

International companies new to Asia find working in the region more difficult than anticipated, as Asian regulators move towards a protectionist stance.