FX 101: Understanding the basics of the foreign exchange market
Global trade was built on foreign exchange. Cultural, scientific, and intellectual exchange has shaped our world. Nevertheless, it can be challenging for businesses operating cross-border to navigate the intricacies of the FX markets.
If you’re operating internationally, FX volatility could affect your profitability. In times of uncertainty, though, and depending on your business cycles, a more frequent regular review of positions, obligations, and business results might be a good idea.
A Study in Grays: Navigating global sanctions and compliance issues for NGOs
Navigating complex and changeable sanctions and regulatory regimes across the globe can be a key consideration for NGOs. Knowing how to navigate the different types of sanctions, their implications, and the risks - can help better understand sanctions.
Growing Pains: The Basics of Cross Border Cash Management
Sending or receiving foreign currency payments can be frustrating – not to mention costly – and this cost is often swallowed as the cost of doing business internationally. Fortunately, there are options that can offer SMEs more transparency and control.
Emerging Markets and Hedge Execution: A USD/MXN case study
Financial professionals can potentially benefit from using FX derivatives. Prudent use can help businesses secure and enhance financial performance relative to budget, while also helping reduce risks that may arise as supply chains shift closer to home.
The Rise of Nearshoring: What it may mean for Financial Planning and Analysis teams, Treasury teams, and CFOs
Nearshoring—moving manufacturing and supply chains closer to home—has been on the rise. Rising labour costs, supply chain disruption, and COVID lockdowns accelerated this shift. There are positives, but also challenges, for financial professionals.
