CFO Talks

JULY 23, 2024

This article aims to provide practical, actionable insights into effective risk management strategies that you can implement within your organization. Understanding Risk Management in the CFO Role Risk management is an integral part of the CFO’s stewardship role.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The ongoing geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and market volatility call for a sharper focus on risk management and strategic decision-making. While the overall environment appears more stabilised and back to pre-pandemic levels, there is a significant likelihood of volatility ahead.”

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2018

Yet, understanding and developing a clear strategy for FX risk mitigation can be elusive, even for the largest firms. Studies also show that most executives agree their top challenge is market volatility and the struggle to determine when — and how — to hedge currency risk.

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Spreadym

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A multi-currency account reporting refers to the financial reporting and tracking of transactions in multiple currencies within a single account or financial system. Here's how it works: Multiple Currency Support: In a multi-currency account, you can hold balances in different currencies simultaneously.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Global instability and economic uncertainty The geopolitical landscape, marked by conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, remains a significant source of uncertainty heading into 2024. This is coupled with concerns about inflation and the looming possibility of a recession, corporate treasurers face the challenge of navigating macroeconomic risks.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

China is currently facing an economic slowdown following the pandemic, which have raised concerns among ratings agencies that led to a downgrade in the country’s debt outlook. Enhanced Risk Management : CFOs should prioritise comprehensive risk assessments, focusing on the impacts of China’s debt situation on their business operations.

Economics 52

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Simply Treasury

JUNE 3, 2021

Here again, it seems to us that the need to dematerialize, digitize and automate is logical to make companies more resilient and efficient in their financial management. Finally, in this top tier, the management of financial risks, including currency risk, which can be explained by the increased volatility of the markets.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Bad weather, infestation, speculation: Such factors can not only mean survival or failure for farmers, but impact food prices and the larger global economy without any effort at hedging or risk management. dollar, with economic chaos in emerging markets — and the early and late 1970s, he said. dollar and other factors.

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Global Finance

MAY 10, 2024

President Javier Milei’s currency moves give markets room for planning, but his ambitious economic restructuring faces roadblocks. For the better part of 30 years, Argentina has been making economic headlines for the wrong reasons. While the cepo [currency controls] is in place, this won’t change. in December to 13.2%

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2019

It isn’t known if the partnership will include cryptocurrency or not, especially since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country’s central bank, issued a statement saying it wouldn’t support the digital currency. The firms said risk management and transparency will be part of the network, with an eye on digitizing business processes.

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Banking Risk Management Currencies Economics 96

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

While the job has always had a strong risk-management component, the basic task was simple: making sure the company has cash available, when and where it’s needed. Predictive analytics can forecast future financial scenarios with greater accuracy, contributing to risk management and strategic planning. Not anymore.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In this interview, Campos Neto shares his insights on the global economy, Brazil’s economic outlook, the resilience of Latin American economies, and the importance of central bank independence. However, even weaker economic data, pointing to a risk of a stronger-than-expected deceleration, contributed to higher volatility.

Banking 105

Banking Economics Currencies Finance 105

Future CFO

MARCH 11, 2025

This evolution is particularly pronounced in Asia, driven by factors such as rapid economic growth, increasing regulatory complexity, and the accelerating pace of technological change. The complexity of managing diverse invoices, with multi-currency, continental tax variations, and format differences, further strains operational capacity.

Finance 52

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Pick a favorite cliché — it’s OK — and feel free to apply it to this current phase of global economic volatility. Despite all the negative news, despite all the political and trade tensions, despite all the currency declines, there are reasons for optimism for merchants, wholesalers, manufacturers and other businesses. China, the U.S.

Foreign Exchange 62

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Huge interest rate shifts and geopolitical uncertainties have prompted a major rethink by corporate treasurers as they steer their companies through an economic landscape that exposes them to risk and opportunity in equal measure. Flexibility, he advises, is key to warding off restrictive rigidity.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Treasury Currencies Finance 105

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2019

The State of Risk Oversight: An Overview of Enterprise Risk Management Practices ,” a new report released by the American Institute of CPAs ( AICPA ) and North Carolina State University’s Enterprise Risk Management ( ERM ) Initiative), surprisingly only mentions cyber risk a handful of times.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 27, 2023

You need constant monitoring of your economic outlook because then you can adjust your risk management strategy that will help you mitigate third-party risks." Everyone else in the company is trying to meet their KPIs, grab whatever they can find on the table, and pretty much have zero already got a risk, right?

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 29, 2018

company holding money in euros is at constant risk of losing money: If the FX rate between the euros and the greenback falls, so do their profits. trillion: The estimated value of the global currency swap market. trillion: The estimated value of the global currency swap market. USD/£1 to $0.96 trillion as of December 2017.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Nawaz Ali, senior currency strategist at Western Union , told PYMNTS in a written exchange that “SMBs could be exposed to significant sterling fluctuation. In addition, Western Union found in its report that about 27 percent of SMBs said that economic uncertainty, stoked by Brexit, reigns among the biggest barriers to trade.

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Currencies Foreign Exchange Risk Management Retail 53

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Azerbaijan Taleh Kazimov: B+ Central bank Governor Taleh Kazimov, in office since 2022, had a boost in July when Fitch Ratings upgraded Azerbaijan’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating to BBB- from BB+ with a stable outlook. in 2023 to $20 billion, covering seven months of goods and services imports.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Earlier this year, Oracle identified four repeating techniques that the most ambitious and inventive organizations have used to obtain a competitive advantage and achieve significant development: business model innovation; mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, accelerate the financial close, and developing a risk-aware culture.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Economics Risk Management Reconciliations 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The partnership supports Payment Canada's need for RTR to enable ISO 20022 messaging standards and remain in compliance with the Bank of Canada 's risk management standards for payment systems, an announcement revealed. Mastercard Adds A2A For Track Business Payment Service.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

Recent world events have had a huge economic impact so traditional business, models must be replaced. Highly integrated digital trade is here, right now,” Geoff Runcie, managing director of Morgan Goodwin, said in the announcement. BankFX will be linked to the cloud.

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Foreign Exchange Risk Management Currencies Technology 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

trillion in extended credit and new capital for its consumer and institutional clients while moving $10 trillion in over 120 currencies daily. in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund’s July World Economic Outlook 2024. Industry leadership, advancements in digitalization and corporate citizenship also factored in.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

No one yet has found a good way to price exchange rates or to price currencies. So we’re still in an experimental phase” when it comes to hedging risk or even anticipating it. Costs of goods or services used to produce — well, goods and services — are invoiced in foreign currencies.

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Foreign Exchange Currencies Invoicing Forecasting 76

CFO Talks

AUGUST 9, 2024

Balancing Risks and Returns in Investment Strategies: A Detailed Guide for CFOs in Africa For CFOs operating within the diverse economic landscapes of Africa, making informed investment decisions is crucial. This includes understanding economic indicators, regulatory changes, and market volatility.

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Investments CFO Manufacturing Economics 52

CFO Share

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Financial forecasts serve as a compass, guiding businesses through the uncertainties of markets, consumer behaviors, and economic shifts. These models offer a glimpse into the future, enabling entrepreneurs and business managers to make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and steer their ventures towards success.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The news comes the same week that the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development hopes to have new rules for “the taxation of digital companies” in place as early as the beginning of next year. He also said there are no immediate plans in place for Japan to launch a digital currency of its own.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Balancing Risk and Reward As a CFO, one of your primary responsibilities is to balance the fine line between risk and reward. In South Africa, where economic volatility and regulatory changes are frequent, understanding how to manage risk without sacrificing potential rewards is essential for your business’s success.

CFO 52

CFO Risk Management Education Communication 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

“We need to work with our governments in Latin America to show them the potential of the technology,” said Eirivelthon Santos Lima, the project director of IADB’s environment, rural development and disaster risk management division in La Paz, Bolivia. Some companies attempt to challenge sovereign currency by issuing bitcoin or Libra.

Currencies 40

Currencies Risk Management Startups Economics 40

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. Risk Management: Given the CFO’s role in identifying and mitigating risks, tasks related to safeguarding the company’s assets and financial health are critical.

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PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2016

The payments volume rose at an impressive 10 percent, as measured in constant currency, with $1.3 Speaking broadly, CEO Charlie Scharf said that the firm was “pleased with [Visa’s] continued consistent and predictable results in the face of an unchanged economic environment and increased geopolitical risks.”.

Risk Management 40

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Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you’re all interested in macro investing, trend following, commodities, currencies, fixed income, various types of quantitative strategies, and most important of all, risk management, you’re going to find this conversation to be absolutely fascinating. With no further ado, my interview of GCM’s Ken Tropin.

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Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It's important to note that the budget planning process should be flexible and adaptive to changing economic conditions, industry trends, and internal developments. Currency Exchange Rates: For companies engaged in international trade, fluctuations in exchange rates can impact revenues and expenses.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2018

The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (July 30) that unnamed sources claim American Express had been luring SMB customers in by offering them low currency conversion rates, then quietly hiking those rates, all in an effort among American Express employees to increase their commission. are forced to pay exceptionally high FX fees.

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Foreign Exchange Currencies Sales Economics 40

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

There is also the proliferation of centralized payment factories that enable treasurers to gain a single view of money and currencies across subsidiaries, he added. All of this signals a broad embrace of innovation in a time of accelerated economic change and, often, uncertainty. Treasury in general is risk-averse,” he said.

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Treasury Corporate Finance Risk Management Communication 40

PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2016

Researchers attributed some of this disconnect to the economic uncertainty and political instability of Brazil; this year, the report stated, Mexico and Argentina outlooks are so positive, they outweigh the negative sentiment in Brazil. That doesn’t mean European CFOs are struggling across the board. Three-quarters of U.K.

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