Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Amid consistently high geopolitical tensions, a shifting interest rate environment in developed and developing economies, and the increasing threat of tariffs impacting global trade, one thing is sure: Top-level foreign exchange (FX) management has seldom been as pivotal to businesses as it is today.

Foreign Exchange

Global Finance

JULY 28, 2025

Lenders expect CIB revenues to reach the $100 billion mark by 2030 as the region deepens its economic transformation. Broader geopolitical tensions and global economic shifts, such as inflationary pressures and interest rate cycles, continue to shape investor sentiment across the region,” says Shoeib.

Investments

Global Finance

MAY 7, 2025

This predictability helps with cash flow forecasting and overall financial planning. The Trump tariffs have led to the first economic talks in five years between South Korea, China, and Japan, with the goal of making regional trade easier, and they appear likely to increase trade among countries in the Global South.

Cash Flow Forecasting

Simply Treasury

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

“If you have to forecast, forecast often” (Edgar R. Need for reliable forecasts. Nobody could deny the importance of having accurate and reliable Cash-Flow Forecasts (CFF). Managing cash is easier than forecasting cash. Managing cash is easier than forecasting cash. So, what are the keys to good forecasting?

Cash Flow Forecasting

Simply Treasury

JUNE 3, 2021

Major priorities over the next one to two years: We are not surprised that Cash-Flow Forecasting comes out on top when the COVID crisis has been hitting us for the past year. The uncertainties surrounding the economy explain the difficulty in producing reliable and accurate forecasts. François Masquelier, Vice Chairman EACT.

Cash Flow Forecasting

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The political turmoil fuelled a spike in inflation, which hit 11.66% in July amid fast-dwindling foreign exchange reserves. Riel stabilization has been achieved by prudent circulation management and foreign exchange market intervention, usually involving selling US dollars versus the domestic unit on the open market.

Benchmarking

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

That was well above forecasts from economists who had expected a larger drag from the latest wave of Covid-19 cases. The bloc has a long history of divergent economic growth between the prosperous north, in countries such as Germany and the Netherlands, and the heavily indebted south, led by Italy, Greece and Spain.

Benchmarking

Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund’s July World Economic Outlook 2024. Morgan World’s Best Cash Management Bank Citi World’s Beast Trade Finance Provider BNY Mellon World’s Best Supply Chain Finance Provider Citi World’s Best Foreign Exchange Provider UBS World’s Best Private Bank J.P.

Banking

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Fluctuating foreign exchange rates are a relatively new phenomenon,” he told Webster. “It No one yet has found a good way to price exchange rates or to price currencies. If you want to look at overall global GDP or global trade or any other measure, foreign exchange is about 14 to 15 times larger,” he said.

Foreign Exchange

Bramasol

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Global Inflation and Economic Uncertainty. The McKinsey Global Economics Intelligence report says "Global forecasting institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the OECD, as well as central banks, are trimming growth estimates to align with high inflation and slowing economic activity.".

SAP

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

this year, although the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting a more modest 2.4%. Selimović emphasizes the need for the currency, the convertible mark, to remain stable and convertible—prerequisites for financial stability and economic prosperity. to 3%, a bit higher than forecast by CBBH six months ago.

Economics

PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

However, those data attributes are critical when it comes to automatically reconciling incoming and outgoing payments, and for supporting cash flow forecasting. Larger, more established firms may have specific pain points to address, such as foreign exchange (FX) mismatches across several accounts.

Cash Flow Forecasting

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. million Official language: Spanish (Castilian) GDP per capita (2022): $13,650 GDP size (2022): $631.13

Currencies

Global Finance

JULY 26, 2024

Despite a generally positive outlook, foreign exchange risks remain. Forecasts from the US Federal Reserve signaling just one modest cut this year will have far-reaching implications on how US-headquartered corporations with Latin American subsidiaries manage their liquidity flows.

Cash Management

Global Finance

JULY 26, 2024

Staying ahead of the cash management game is vital for treasurers facing multiple challenges, such as economic and political uncertainties, and our award winners are best positioned to do just that. Monaco says that in addition to rising rates, high inflation increases the cost of goods and services, eating into liquidity and cash reserves.

Cash Management

PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2016

These profits are coming from the 3–5 percent foreign exchange fees that banks can charge for conducting a cross-border transfer, often through the costs that get tacked on as a payment moves between corresponding banks. Once the numbers are tallied, India’s economic growth rate is slated to hit 7.3 percent growth this year.

Banking

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Much more is needed: The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) still lacks independence from the government, and the ongoing economic and financial changes are part of a radical deregulation and modernization agenda that will take time to implement. Still, the rate of GDP expansion is petering out, from 17% in 2021 to 14.4%

Economics

Future CFO

JUNE 16, 2025

Amid the ongoing transformation in the business world brought about by varying factors such as economical shifts, regulatory adjustments, and market volatility, it is certain that the confidence to make swift changes to organisations' policies and workflow does not come in easily.

Profit and Loss

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Forecasting will also become more challenging because COVID-19 has introduced a lot of uncertainties. A lot of FP&A depends on this type of data for forecasting. Without data, it becomes difficult to forecast “because we don’t carry a crystal ball,” said Gunarso. But they will face immense challenges from the onset.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

On the consumer side, forecasts for 257 million-plus smartphone users in the region by 2020, according to eMarketer research, mean broad potential for mobile transactions, faster payments and beyond. On the corporate side, initiatives from countries like Singapore are targeting areas like trade finance and cross-border B2B transactions.

SAP

PYMNTS

JUNE 30, 2016

Globalization has enterprises of all sizes keeping a closer eye on their exposure to risks related to foreign exchange volatility, political changes and the like. But not every firm is prioritizing the use of technology that can provide more sophisticated financial forecasting. “Corporates want to forecast,” he said.

Budgeting

Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 16, 2022

That’s the foreign exchange markets, and to some extent, commodities. Well, I’m not forecasting another 20% down, but I do think we could go down 5% or 10%. How do you contextualize the economic data and the broad stamp recession when you’re thinking about managing risk? That’s the equity markets.

Profit and Loss

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The IMF forecasts 3% GDP growth for 2024, with inflation expected to decline after reaching 38% last year. The Ras el-Hekma deal has given Egypt’s economic prospects a boost, but serious questions remain, including about the government’s ability to manage the structural account deficit and achieve debt sustainability.

Foreign Exchange

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Economically, it has been a season of turmoil. Though inflation is forecast to remain elevated, BNA hopes the tightening sets the tone for a steady decline with a target of around 7% by 2028. His assumption of the governor’s office coincided with the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) marking its 30th anniversary.

Benchmarking

Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

And so that would be found usually in consumer finance companies, economically-sensitive company, cyclicals, steel, shipping, paper. WEINSTEIN: So we’re not experts in foreign exchange. I think that these kinds of forecasts are really folly. The strength of the dollar is another factor. half a percent bond of 2061.

Marketing

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

However, managing foreign exchange (FX) risk is part of the territory — and, as he told PYMNTS, a calculated approach to currency exposure is key. Bank forecasts can be useful for understanding the consensus, but not in planning for the future. The short answer is: no. Many try, of course.

Risk Management

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The stolid figures of finance issue warnings that seem crafted not only for contemporary audiences, but also for future historians who will judge the wisdom of all those forecasts. That dampens economic activity, the cost of credit goes up and that affects interest rates in countries beyond Turkey.”. The latest news comes from Turkey.

Economics

Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

You get an economics PhD from California, Berkeley in 82, and around the same time you become an economist at the Federal Reserve Board from 81 to 83. But, but, you know, we, I focused mostly on fixed income and foreign exchange. But those forecasts are, you know, not particularly reliable.

Treasury