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Case Study: Enhancing FX Balance Sheet Hedging for a Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer

  A leading semiconductor manufacturer with annual revenues of $900 million and operations across 50 global entities faced substantial challenges in managing foreign exchange (FX) risk. With exposure to 12 different currencies, the company needed a sophisticated solution to stabilize their financial outcomes and optimize cash flows. GPS Capital Markets provided crucial expertise in Balance […]

Comparing CFO and Treasury Roles: Responsibilities, Pain Points, and FX Software Benefits

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  Finance professionals are integral to the success of every business, playing vital roles that ensure financial health and stability. At the helm is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), responsible for overseeing the company’s overall financial strategy, while the treasury department manages more tactical aspects of financial operations. Together, these roles complement one another, each […]

Case Study: International Entertainment Company Substantially Reduces FX Risk with GPS’ Cash Flow Hedging Expertise

An industry-leading international entertainment company with annual revenues of $900 million operates with a significant presence in over 20 countries, with the European group dealing with five currencies due to its inflows and outflows from operations. Despite their robust market position, the company struggled with managing currency fluctuations and forecasting cash flows accurately in their […]

How Finance Roles Use FX Software for Transparency and Efficacy

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  In the world of corporate finance, proficiency in foreign exchange (FX) software can bridge gaps and create a financial environment of maximum transparency. Notable figures like Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates—the largest hedge fund in the world with over $150 billion in assets—have emphasized the importance of clarity as crucial for success. […]

Choosing the Right Financial Strategy: Intercompany Netting vs. In-House Banking

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If you seek to optimize your organization’s financial obligations across subsidiary entities, understanding the concept of intercompany netting is essential. This method involves offsetting mutual payables and receivables among different entities within the same group, aiming to minimize the actual funds transferred between parties. When you master the intricacies of intercompany netting, including its operational […]

From Chaos to Clarity: The Magic of Intercompany Netting

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I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be for treasury departments to manage the avalanche of invoices that come with global companies’ intercompany transactions. The sheer volume and complexity can quickly become unmanageable without the right tools and expertise. I’ve also witnessed the incredible transformation that occurs when treasury departments leverage advanced technology and specialized […]

Interconnected Markets and Cash Flow Hedging Agility

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Especially during the past year, unforeseen conflicts and shifting trade agreements create ripples and test GPS’ ability to predict and respond on the dot when market disruptions occur. While nobody has a crystal ball, cash flow hedging can anticipate and obviate losses. 

FXbeacon: Tailoring FX Hedging Strategies

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My sisters and I on our boat on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. I. Intro Life is full of unpredictable events. I was born in one of the most peaceful countries on earth, Switzerland, but 20 years ago I was fleeing war in Burundi, my mother’s country, after a rocket bounced off our roof and exploded […]