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MAY 16, 2020

patent on a computer system that would convert physical dollars and other fiat currencies into digital versions, complete with denominations and serial numbers and recorded via blockchain. The system would then remove the paper currency from circulation. A central entity may implement a monetary policy and issue currency.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Apart from political stability and economic reforms, factors like strategic location, abundant natural resources, infrastructure expansion, investment incentives, and a growing local and regional market are among the factors making Tanzania quite attractive. Inflation (2024, projected): 3.2% Inflation (2024, projected): 3.2%

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Citigroup will be helping governments around the world establish sovereign digital currencies, or central bank digital currencies (CBDC), CEO Michael Corbat says, according to a report from CoinDesk. 4), Corbat said the development of such digital currencies was likely inevitable with the way money has been trending.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The next logical step might be to take your company to international markets by listing on a foreign stock exchange. Handling Currency Complexity As a cross-listed company, your financial reports might be presented in multiple currencies, depending on the requirements of the exchanges.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It’s been more than a year in the making — with no shortage of caution and criticism by lawmakers and regulators here in the states and in Europe — but Libra, the digital currency backed by Facebook and a revolving cast of other tech firms, could debut as early as next month. Morgan stablecoin, known as JPM Coin, geared toward B2B.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Navigating Market Shifts: Practical Finance Strategies for South African Businesses The economy is in constant motion, and financial strategies that worked last year may not hold up today. Build Scenarios, Not Just Budgets Traditional budgeting has its limits when the market shifts. What if a key market sees a dip in demand?

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CFO Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As interest rates have risen against a backdrop of volatile equity and currency markets, lower-risk T-bills are drawing more interest.

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2022

and market volatility may sustain demand for the dollar, which has soared 18% against a basket of currencies in 2022. Rising interest rates in the U.S.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you are in that group, the sovereign CDS market offers market-based and real-time measures of sovereign default risk, although for only 80 countries, and the map below reports the sovereign CDS spreads, as of June 30, 2022 : Source: Bloomberg. Country Risk: Currency and Cost of Capital. Country Risk: Equity Risk .

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Comprehensive FX management integrates tools, analytics, and AI to mitigate currency risks. A comprehensive foreign exchange (FX) exposure management strategy combines tools and techniques to identify, measure, and manage currency risks, empowering businesses to confidently navigate the complexities of the global marketplace.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The equity market witnessed some wild swings on the Budget Day, with the Sensex rebounding after losing more-than 2% from the day’s high. Markets have been very volatile in the previous two years, with the Sensex losing 1% and 2.43%, respectively, on the budget day in 2019 and 2020. By Yoosef Kp & Ruchit Purohit.

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Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2025

Some of the companies I talked to are thinking about these things, but, at this stage, you don’t just break into a market in a couple of months. For the most part, a lot of what people are talking about is not a currency. We call it a cryptocurrency, but it’s not a currency. Because you’re really betting on market sentiment.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

Bitcoin hit more than $37,700, a new record high that helped drive the cryptocurrency market beyond $1 trillion, CNBC reported on Thursday (Jan. Since the start of 2021, the cryptocurrency market is up 29 percent, and in the past 12 months, it is more than 380 percent higher. 7), citing data from CoinDesk and CoinMarketCap.

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Global Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

GF : What is HSBC’s strategy for incorporating emerging payment technologies such as digital currencies—including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)—andhow do you see these impacting your payment solutions? Our innovative analytics tools can detect when a payment is made in an alternative currency.

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Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Customers can also use Salary Transfer and instant transfer features with these currencies. Additionally, the app’s news alerts feature ensures that relationship managers stay informed of key industry events, enabling them to proactively manage their portfolios and respond to market changes in real time. QIC App| QATAR INSURANCE CO.

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Future CFO

JUNE 1, 2025

The region is experiencing easing inflation and interest rates yet remains challenged by heightened geopolitical tensions, especially between the US and China, which impact currency volatility and supply chain strategies. Bond markets in Asia show positive fundamentals but face vulnerabilities from fiscal deficits and debt risks.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 26, 2022

To test new products, most companies rely on creating “minimum viable products” and testing customer feedback, or conducting focus groups or marketing surveys. Since the invention of surveys in the 1930s, companies have used market research to size up consumer needs. What do all of those market research methods have in common?

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Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Last Wednesday (August 28), the market waited with bated breath for Nvidia’s earning call, scheduled for after the market closed. This dance between companies and investors, playing out in expected and actual earnings, is a feature of every earnings season, especially so in the United States, and it has always fascinated me.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

With FX risk management, adaptability is critical because every company has its own risk profile shaped by its market, currencies, and business model. GTreasurys modular architecture allows treasurers to focus on what matters most: building a strategy that adapts to market changes without unnecessary complexity.

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CFO News

MAY 2, 2025

The currency markets are essentially hedging markets which are open for trading from 9 am till 3:30 pm with after-market hours trading permitted, effectively making them 24x5 (Monday-Friday) markets.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

But more recently, the pandemic has spurred firms to address pain points in various markets through digital shifts. One firm, tZERO Group , is betting that blockchain can help disrupt capital markets themselves. The private markets are relatively opaque, and relatively less liquid than might be seen on public exchanges.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Global Finance: In a landscape where central bank decisions and carry trades significantly influence global FX markets, what unique value can a bank offer its customers? Flora: Geopolitical issues can increase global economic instability and volatility in financial markets. Flora: Technology has driven a major change in the FX market.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Regular check-ins on your risk tolerance are also helpful, especially when market conditions change. This approach added stability to their returns and prevented their cash flow from taking a hit during currency fluctuations. A nimble strategy that considers these factors will help you protect returns even when the market changes.

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Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

The markets saw the choice as positive, given that Ebrard has a more moderate profile compared to Claudia Sheinbaum’s more left-wing stance. Since the new minister’s nomination, the Mexican peso has gained significant ground against most G7 currencies; Mexican stocks have also trended upward.

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Global Finance

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Claudia Kabbe: What sets Belfius apart in the Belgian market are our dedicated relationship managers who provide specialized solutions, such as cash advances. This represents nearly 100% market penetration across local, supra-local and regional public authorities, as well as the non-profit sector.

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Musings on Markets

JULY 17, 2023

I am not a market prognosticator for a simple reason. I am just not good at it, and the first six months of 2023 illustrate why market timing is often the impossible dream, something that every investor aspires to be successful at, but very few succeed on a consistent basis.

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Fpanda Club

JANUARY 23, 2025

Yet, many organizations exclude FP&A from these discussions, leaving marketing or sales teams to make decisions without a detailed financial perspective. New markets entry, new product launches Expanding into new markets involves significant financial risks and opportunities.

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Global Finance

MAY 16, 2025

” Since the 2019 crash, the local currency has dropped 98% in value and most Lebanese cannot access their deposits. . “Now it needs to be used: whether by banking authorities for restructuring the sector, by the judiciary, or by the tax administration.”

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Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 15, 2025

That amplified the initial market reaction, with a lot of volatility and a significant drawdown. Whatever comes next seems random and driven by individual whimsor the bond market vigilantes. Think of this as the discounting function of the markets, assessing a range of corporate revenues and profits over the next four quarters.

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Barry Ritholtz

JULY 17, 2023

Global capital markets (stocks, bonds, private investments, real estate) are worth over $100 trillion. If you want to get rich in the markets, there are a few things you need to know that very few people will tell you. But I’m going to share with you the ten ways I know where you can get score big in the markets.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 18, 2023

Weeks before cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy , dozens of young Nigerians in skintight dresses and brightly colored suits shimmied under limbo bars, posed for photos in front of the company’s logo and sipped expensive liquor at a swanky beachfront venue.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The regulator of the nation’s banks has issued its first guidance on stablecoins , the cryptocurrency backed by traditional currency. . A letter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published on Monday (Sept. Allaire said this has been a long time coming.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Her speech, entitled “Payment and the Pandemic,” included a section on digital currencies. Mester noted the central bank had been looking into digital currencies even before the pandemic, “building and testing a range of distributed ledger platforms to understand their potential benefits and trade-offs.”

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Strategic treasury management helps businesses stay financially stable, even when markets are unpredictable. This article explains what treasury management is, why market volatility matters, and how companies can adapt to changing conditions. Protects the business from risks like currency fluctuations and interest rate hikes.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

In the first five posts, I have looked at the macro numbers that drive global markets, from interest rates to risk premiums, but it is not my preferred habitat. The second set of inputs are prices of risk, in both the equity and debt markets, with the former measured by equity risk premiums , and the latter by default spreads.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

At 6:31 pm EST, the digital currency still hit high, sitting at $19,083.92, as the coin approaches its record price of $19,783, which it hit in December of 2017. Square and PayPal have reportedly been a major instigator in the price rally, buying large quantities of the digital currency. Bitcoin continued its price climb today (Nov.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 21, 2023

By the end of 2021, it was clear that this bout of inflation was not as transient a phenomenon as some had made it out to be, and the big question leading in 2022, for investors and markets, is how inflation will play out during the year, and beyond, and the consequences for stocks, bonds and currencies.

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