Hong Zhang

R3: Putting the 'Fin' Back to FinTech

By  Hong Zhang,  Massimo Massa,  Anne Yang,  Xuexin Gao
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The case focuses on blockchain (and distributed ledger technology or DLT) – a ‘hot’ area of fintech – and on R3 as a fintech consortium that includes some of the world’s largest banks, financial institutions and regulators. R3 started out as a family office in 2014 and evolved into a fintech company focused on the application of distributed ledger technology (DLT).

    Published 23 Jan 2019

    Reference 6451

    Topic Economics & Finance

    Industry Computer Software,  Financial Services,  Banking

    Region Asia

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    R3: Putting the 'Fin' Back to FinTech

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    The case focuses on blockchain (and distributed ledger technology or DLT) – a ‘hot’ area of fintech – and on R3 as a fintech consortium that includes some of the world’s largest banks, financial institutions and regulators. R3 started out as a family office in 2014 and evolved into a fintech company focused on the application of distributed ledger technology (DLT).
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      A Tale of Two “Orientals”: Lessons from Short Selling Attacks

      By  Hong Zhang,  Anne Yang,  Xiaojia Guo
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      The case focuses on the main issues faced by two US-listed Chinese companies – Orient Paper (NYSE MKT: ONP) and New Oriental Education and Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) – when they were attacked by Muddy Waters, LLC.

        Published 27 Feb 2017

        Reference 6252

        Topic Economics & Finance

        Region Global

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        A Tale of Two “Orientals”: Lessons from Short Selling Attacks

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        The case focuses on the main issues faced by two US-listed Chinese companies – Orient Paper (NYSE MKT: ONP) and New Oriental Education and Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) – when they were attacked by Muddy Waters, LLC.
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          Blue Ocean Finance: The Evolution of Corporate Treasury Operations in the 21st Century

          By  Hong Zhang,  Gourang Shah,  Martin Schlageter,  Anne Yang,  Ling Yue
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          One of the biggest challenges for multinational corporations (MNCs) is to determine and consolidate their borders. In order to do so, MNCs increasingly strive to create value innovation, particularly within their internal capital market. Accordingly, their corporate treasury functions have witnessed three stages of major evolution in the 21st century.

            Published 29 Sep 2014

            Reference 5868

            Topic Economics & Finance

            Region Global

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            Blue Ocean Finance: The Evolution of Corporate Treasury Operations in the 21st Century

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            One of the biggest challenges for multinational corporations (MNCs) is to determine and consolidate their borders. In order to do so, MNCs increasingly strive to create value innovation, particularly within their internal capital market. Accordingly, their corporate treasury functions have witnessed three stages of major evolution in the 21st century.
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              The Globalization of the Renminbi: Feeling the Stones on the River Bed

              By  Hong Zhang,  Gourang Shah,  Anne Yang
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              China represents a significant share of global foreign direct investment but its currency comprises a mere 1.5% of all global foreign exchange transactions. This case describes the measures introduced by the Chinese government to promote the use of the renminbi (RMB) in cross-border trade, financing and other internationalization initiatives, as well as the associated challenges.

                Published 23 Jun 2014

                Reference 6038

                Topic Economics & Finance

                Region Asia

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                The Globalization of the Renminbi: Feeling the Stones on the River Bed

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                China represents a significant share of global foreign direct investment but its currency comprises a mere 1.5% of all global foreign exchange transactions. This case describes the measures introduced by the Chinese government to promote the use of the renminbi (RMB) in cross-border trade, financing and other internationalization initiatives, as well as the associated challenges.
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                  The In-House Bank of Roche: “We Innovate Corporate Treasury”

                  By  Hong Zhang,  Martin Schlageter,  Gourang Shah,  Anne Yang
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                  Until 2002, Roche’s treasury activities were decentralized. Then a number of external factors resulted in the multinational company recording a loss of CHF5,192 million. Determined to build a more robust centralized treasury system, Roche conceptualized and implemented an in-house bank (IHB) coupled with cash pooling from its affiliates worldwide.

                    Published 25 Jun 2012

                    Reference 5802

                    Topic Economics & Finance

                    Region Europe

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                    The In-House Bank of Roche: “We Innovate Corporate Treasury”

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                    Until 2002, Roche’s treasury activities were decentralized. Then a number of external factors resulted in the multinational company recording a loss of CHF5,192 million. Determined to build a more robust centralized treasury system, Roche conceptualized and implemented an in-house bank (IHB) coupled with cash pooling from its affiliates worldwide.
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                      The Financial Globalization of Lenovo

                      By  Hong Zhang,  Gourang Shah,  Damian Glendinning,  Anne Yang
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                      This case explains how Lenovo succeeded in achieving its goals of financial globalization. This was largely accomplished through the combination of its corporate treasury centre and a re-invoicing structure. Lenovo’s experience would be of special interest to both emerging market companies pursuing globalization strategies and multinational corporations interested in developing market businesses.

                        Published 25 Jun 2012

                        Reference 5867

                        Topic Economics & Finance

                        Region Asia

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                        The Financial Globalization of Lenovo

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                        This case explains how Lenovo succeeded in achieving its goals of financial globalization. This was largely accomplished through the combination of its corporate treasury centre and a re-invoicing structure. Lenovo’s experience would be of special interest to both emerging market companies pursuing globalization strategies and multinational corporations interested in developing market businesses.
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                          Tyco International: Corporate Liquidity Crisis and Treasury Restructuring

                          By  Hong Zhang,  Gourang Shah,  Anne Yang
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                          In 2002, Tyco International experienced a corporate crisis which put the conglomerate in danger of bankruptcy. The case follows how the company successfully tackled a short-term liquidity crisis as well as the steps taken to establish a global treasury management structure to position Tyco going forward.

                            Published 25 May 2011

                            Reference 5710

                            Topic Economics & Finance

                            Region Global

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                            Tyco International: Corporate Liquidity Crisis and Treasury Restructuring

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                            In 2002, Tyco International experienced a corporate crisis which put the conglomerate in danger of bankruptcy. The case follows how the company successfully tackled a short-term liquidity crisis as well as the steps taken to establish a global treasury management structure to position Tyco going forward.
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