Managing FX risk is core strategic challenge for treasury
by Bija Knowles
Managing risk is the key mandate for most treasury departments and managing FX volatility is the main challenge, accord to Deloitte's Global Corporate Treasury Survey 2017
Buying & Selling FX
Background
Today many corporate treasury departments use the automated multi-bank FX trading platforms which make buying and selling FX very easy. Just ask 3-4 banks on your panel of approved banks or approved…
Read moreCan ‘quantamental’ apply in corporate treasury too?
by Bija Knowles
The past year has seen the rising use of a new non-word in investment circles: 'quantamental', a cross between quantitative and fundamental. What does it mean and should corporate treasurers care?
Bitcoin Foundation seeks protection from US currency regulation
by Jack Large
Battle for heart and soul of the cryptocurrencies gets serious: Do you believe in cryptocurrencies or not?
Are digital currencies/cryptocurrencies really serious?
by Jack Large
Many important questions remain
ING launches global emerging market FX indices with Bloomberg
by Jack Large
New indices enable clients to understand how emerging market currencies have performed against the US dollar
‘Belt and Road’ bolsters support for RMB as its use in global payments declines
by Kylene Casanova
Fewer than two per cent of global payments are done in renminbi but the currency still has strong support. SWIFT identified five factors contributing to the Chinese currency's success
How much negative currency impact are you reporting?
by Kylene Casanova
FiREapps Q1 2017 Currency Impact Report shows a relatively low collective negative currency impact of $6.7 Billion by North American and European corporations BUT BEWARE FX volatility could return soon
FX: in the age of the algos tailor them to fit your needs
by Kylene Casanova
Northern Trust launch of a suite of sophisticated foreign exchange client execution algorithms that allow clients to manage their FX exposure with an enhanced level of control and transparency
Corporates advised to take a ‘first look’ at the FX Code
by Mark O’Toole, Vice President of Commodities & Treasury Solutions , OpenLink
With a minority UK Government sending Sterling south, Mark O’Toole of OpenLink explains why the newly published FX Code puts a global corporates’ risk management practices under the microscope
Why would you not use a bank for FX?
by Kylene Casanova
FX brokers and advisors continue to take SME’s FX business, but for big deals they cannot match the leading FX banks
International importance of RMB: decline continues
by Kylene Casanova
Number of customer initiated and institutional RMB payments is now behind CHF plus there was a big decline in value of RMB trade
FX market authorities welcome Global Code of conduct
by Kylene Casanova
A voluntary code of conduct for the global foreign exchange markets, the FX Global Code, was released yesterday, with the aim of raising standards and promoting fairness and efficiency
Citi still #1 for FX, but only just - Euromoney survey
by Kylene Casanova
While FX markets undergo significant technological change, the top five FX banks remain remarkably unchanged, according to Euromoney's 39th annual FX survey
FX provision evolves as banks withdraw from SME market AND boost other services
by Kylene Casanova
Citi FXGateway opens up new efficiencies in the strategic FX hedging process
What is the FX Global Code and how will it affect treasury?
by Kylene Casanova
The complete FX global code and its adherence mechanisms are due to be released this month – so how will the new code affect corporate treasurers?
5 most volatile currencies – and FX impact on corporate earnings dips in Q4 2016
by Kylene Casanova
The latest report from FireApps suggests fewer companies have reported negative currency impacts in Q4 2016, compared to the last quarters of 2015 and 2014
China’s small steps towards renminbi reform
by Kylene Casanova
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) deputy governor Yi Gang has said that the renminbi will become a free-floating currency – but only when China thinks markets are right
3 things to get right to improve your FX risk management
by Kylene Casanova
Hedging strategies are central to managing FX risk but the uncertainty of global politics, together with the move to automated systems and changes in banking relationships have shifted the goal posts
RMB role and share of international payments is declining
by Kylene Casanova
From Dec 2015 to Feb 2017 fell to 6th, whilst Hong Kong clearing domination continues
Brexit is still the top risk for UK CFOs
by Kylene Casanova
Brexit still tops the list of risks perceived by CFOs in the UK although, overall, optimism has reached an 18-month high as the level of perceived negative impact from Brexit decreases slightly
77% of EU firms to reduce UK capacity as result of Brexit - UBS
by Kylene Casanova
Uncertainty related to the UK's exit from the European Union, together with the uncertainty of the new US administration's policies, are the main political risk factors perceived by Eurozone corporates
The 5 ‘don’ts’ of FX risk management
by Kylene Casanova
Managing foreign currency risk is one of the top challenges for corporate treasurers at multinational organisations but what are some of the mistakes companies often make in FX hedging?
Five trends and pain points in global FX and payments
by Kylene Casanova
Accessing global transaction banking is at the heart of the challenges facing businesses trading internationally – some of the problems include cost and speed of transaction
45% of UK companies ignoring sterling currency risk
by Kylene Casanova
Almost half of British businesses are not actively managing their currency risks, despite the devaluation of sterling having a negative impact on sales margins for many