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All Eyes on the Peso: Mexico Overtakes China to be the Largest Exporter to the US

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Recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows Mexico as the new top exporter of goods to the US, dethroning China as the long-time leader of over 20 years. China had a significant decrease in exports to the US of 20% from 2022. The largest export products consist of cars, trucks, computers, parts, machinery, […]

7 Key Currency Exposure Terms – Protect Your Business from FX Risks

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Master currency exposure with these 7 key terms! Protect your business from FX risks and make informed financial decisions. Learn essential strategies now.

FX Risk and Currency Markets In a US Election Year

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Download Article Once every four years, the world witnesses a highly anticipated event: the US presidential elections, yet the influence of these elections on currency markets and associated FX risk begins well before November 5th. This holds especially true in 2024, which will see both current US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the probable […]

4 Ways To Assess Your Company’s Foreign Exchange Exposure

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When you take a close look at any business’s operations, most planning and management are determined by the company’s size and vertical. When I’ve talked to executives about how they run their companies, the consensus is there’s a mountain of difference between how to approach a small business’s operations versus a sprawling multinational’s. However, there’s […]

6 Benefits of Incorporating FX Hedging Solutions

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As companies expand and start doing business internationally, they often engage in cross-border transactions, exposing themselves to currency exchange rate fluctuations. Currency exposure risk is an inherent outcome of engaging in the FX market. This uncertainty can impact transactional cash flows, making it imperative for corporations to employ effective risk management strategies. One such crucial […]

Improving Business Batting Averages with Balance Sheet Hedging: Cricket, FX, and Mitigating Risk

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From a certain vantage point, the world of foreign exchange is a complex game influenced by predictable and unpredictable factors:  Businesses that correctly anticipate market movements and their risk exposure win their games, while those that don’t forecast or understand their weaknesses tend to lose. My perspective is undoubtedly influenced by my lifelong love of […]

FXbeacon: Zen and the Art of FX Risk Management

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I like to travel. Experiencing different places and their cultures is a passion for my wife and me. Though we make some restaurant reservations and schedule a few activities, we like to leave room for serendipity. Surprises are encouraged; the best surprises usually become our favorite memories, and the worst surprises almost always become our […]

Canadian Lawyer Magazine Features Alice Abbott

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Alice Abbott brings global exposure, compliance, and regulatory background to GPS Capital Markets By Lucy Saddleton 10 Oct 2023   Alice Abbott describes her new role as global general counsel at GPS Capital Markets as “the easiest entry I’ve ever had into a company”. It is no surprise that Abbott has slipped seamlessly into the role […]