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Sovereign Ratings, Default Risk and Markets: The Moody's Downgrade Aftermath!

Musings on Markets

Since the ratings downgrade happened after close of trading on a Friday, there was concern that markets would wake up on the following Monday (May 19) to a wave of selling, and while that did not materialize, the rest of the week was a down week for both stocks and US treasury bonds, especially at the longest end of the maturity spectrum.

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Winning the Financial Game with Strategic Treasury Management in Volatile Times 

CFO Talks

Winning the Financial Game with Strategic Treasury Management in Volatile Times Businesses face constant financial ups and downs. Strategic treasury management helps businesses stay financially stable, even when markets are unpredictable. What is Treasury Management? Manages debts carefully to avoid high interest costs.

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US Treasury Proposes Sweeping New Disclosure Rules On Bitcoin, Other Cryptos 

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Treasury Department proposed sweeping new rules late Friday (Dec. 18) that the government says would make convertible digital currencies like bitcoin less attractive to criminals engaging in crimes such as ransomware attacks. CVC" stands for "convertible virtual currency" – a category of digital products that can serve as currency.

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Optimising liquidity and risk amid geopolitical and economic shifts

Future CFO

Treasury operations in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, in 2025 and 2026 are navigating a complex and evolving landscape shaped by economic, geopolitical, and technological forces. Treasury functions must adapt to rising cyber threats, digital transformation demands, and the complexities of managing cash flow across multiple jurisdictions.

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Webinar: FX Hedging in Highly Volatile Markets: Tools & Tactics for Taming Currency Risk | May 21

Strategic Treasurer

Attendees will learn leading practices for identifying currency exposures, executing effective hedges, and optimizing strategies to mitigate FX risk. Access Free Resources The post Webinar: FX Hedging in Highly Volatile Markets: Tools & Tactics for Taming Currency Risk | May 21 appeared first on Strategic Treasurer.

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Real-Time Treasury Insights: A Guided Tour of Our Dashboards

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Real-Time Treasury Insights: A Guided Tour of Our Dashboards In todays fast-paced financial environment, treasury teams need accurate, real-time information at their fingertips to make confident, timely decisions. Ready to experience better treasury visibility?

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US Treasury Tells Banks To Treat Hemp Businesses Like Any Other

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Treasury Department’s financial crime division, the agency said the new guidance is in response to questions related to Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering regulatory requirements for hemp-related business customers. In updated rules from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ), the U.S.

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