Transaction bankers play a pivotal supportive role, empowering CFOs and treasurers to unlock strategic value for their businesses. By delivering impactful services, whether implementing key solutions or helping treasury management professionals realize their vision for an optimized corporate treasury function, these bankers enable clients to streamline operations and achieve long-term goals.

Some of the takeaways noted by The Asset’s board of editors after engaging with a number of CFOs and treasurers in Asia as part of The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2025 are as follows:

• Expert knowledge, problem-solving skills, timely responsiveness, exceptional service and professionalism are key attributes that define a leading service provider. A strong transaction banker, for example, commands an in-depth understanding of cash management, trade finance and regulatory landscapes. This expertise allows them to craft solutions that align with a company’s strategic objectives, such as improving liquidity or navigating complex international transactions.
• The proactive addressal of challenges by bankers offering creative strategies to enhance efficiency is highly valued by CFOs. For instance, when a treasurer grapples with foreign exchange volatility, a skilled banker proposes hedging solutions, reinforcing the client’s financial stability.
• Timing is critical in the high-stakes world of finance. Treasurers and CFOs rely on bankers who respond swiftly to inquiries, whether resolving a payment issue or clarifying service details.
• Prompt action signals dependability, fostering confidence that the banker can handle urgent needs effectively. A banker who expedites a time-sensitive transaction, for example, directly supports a client’s ability to seize market opportunities.
• Outstanding service is the cornerstone of trust. A great transaction banker listens to client needs, delivers precise solutions and maintains a professional demeanour marked by clear communication and ethical behaviour. CFOs often praise bankers who go the extra mile, such as providing market insights or streamlining processes, to drive client success. This commitment strengthens partnerships and enhances the banker’s role as a strategic ally.

By combining technical expertise with a client-focused approach, exceptional transaction bankers empower CFOs and treasurers to realize their strategic vision. Through knowledge, problem-solving, responsiveness and professional service, they build lasting relationships that fuel both client growth and banking success.

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Awardees will be honoured at our annual celebratory dinner in Hong Kong on May 21 2025. Please contact us at celebrate@theasset.com.

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Many thanks to those who were able to vote and share their opinions either via The Asset App or our annual Treasury Review 2025 which recorded insights from over 700 CFOs and treasurers.