De-dollarization demystified: CFO’s guide to separate hype from practicality

06-06-2023 | In this episode, Agustin Mackinlay takes a deep dive into the de-dollarization talk that has been leading headlines lately and analyses the implications of this event in the realm of currency management.

Forward Points Optimisation | Pricing with the forward FX rate

31-05-2023 | A Mexican tour operator selling packages in France can choose to price in EUR using the spot or the forward rate. As EUR trades at a forward premium to MXN, the tour operator can price either with the spot or the forward exchange rate.

Kyriba’s Currency Impact Report: Multinational Corporations Quantify FX Impacts Totaling Near Record $32.21 Billion

29-05-2023 | FX Volatility Leads to Third Largest Quantified Earnings Impact to Date as CFOs Continue to Struggle with Currency Risk

The power of connecting trade finance to everyone

29-05-2023 | Continuing our theme of connectivity, in this blog we’ll take a closer look at how trade finance technology can connect all transaction participants, empowering more efficient trade while supporting collaboration (instead of competition) across the trade finance ecosystem.

Corporate Treasury Data insights from May | Refinitiv

25-05-2023 | What can speculative dollar positions tell us about currency direction? In our latest instalment of Corporate Treasury Data Insights, we look at how corporates can reduce risk during market interest rate dislocations and an active central bank monetary policy environment.

Event | Collaborative Trade Finance: optimizing visibility, efficiency & connectivity

22-05-2023 | Companies need to secure trade finance as quickly and safely as possible to support their international trade agreements. However, a complex, paper-based process means many are waiting days for bank guarantee approvals, exposing them to FX volatility, rising transaction costs and liquidity constraints.

Unlock the potential of automation for better treasury efficiency and accuracy

19-05-2023 | The new season of CurrencyCast season Kantox is here! In this first episode, Agustin Mackinlay is joined by two special guests from PwC Luxembourg, Corentin Maricq and Frédéric Chapelle, to discuss how business process automation helps finance leaders power the digital transformation of the Treasury function.

Why your accountant will be happy with the IBAN-Name Check

17-05-2023 | How do you prevent payment fraud?  New customer, supplier or employee? Always perform the IBAN-Name Check first, avoid fraud, mistakes and reputational damage. Try 50 checks for free now. 

Democratising the trade finance process through digitalisation

16-05-2023 | Trade finance offers exceptional growth opportunities for businesses looking to trade internationally, but has sadly lagged behind other services due to its complicated nature and high barrier to entry. Surecomp streamlines this process through digitalisation helping to unlock greater access to all businesses.

Forward points and currency hedging

16-05-2023 | Whether forward points are favourable or unfavourable, risk managers have the tools at their disposal to optimise them.