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 41

SAP Foreign Exchange B2B Technology 41

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 40

Budgeting Treasury Forecasting Prioritization 40

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 73

Banking Foreign Exchange Currencies Forecasting 73

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 53

Risk Management Currencies Foreign Exchange Forecasting 53

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 118

Profit and Loss Foreign Exchange Valuation Investments 118

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 46

Economics Risk Management Currencies Foreign Exchange 46

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 57

Treasury Marketing Economics Banking 57

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 109

Marketing Treasury Investments Banking 109