How certain is your profit?
Volatile
Volatile exchange rates mask the true cost of your transactions and put your profits at risk
Predictable
Use risk management tools to lock in favourable exchange rates and achieve predictable cash flows
During 2016 a UK business with regular invoices of €10,000 could have saved £9,800 using Forward Contracts compared to spot transactions.*
*Data based on the interbank rate on the first day of each month in 2016 compared to a rate fixed on 1 January 2016 for the rest of the year’s transactions.
FX volatility offers both risk and opportunity
A personalised risk management strategy helps you reliably:
Achieve more predictable cash flow
Improve your financial forecasting and strategic planning efforts.
Mitigate currency risks to the bottom line
Develop long-term sustainability.
Capture opportunities for global growth
Strengthen business connections and profitability.
Hedging, Derivatives…it’s easier than it sounds with the right partner
Our industry experts help you protect your business against currency volatility by learning about your business, creating a comprehensive plan that addresses your unique requirements and continuously monitoring the effectiveness of the execution on your behalf.
The right tools for the job
Forward Contracts
Secure a specified exchange rate for a future transaction. A Forward Contract allows you to set your prices with a budget in mind.
Market Orders
Never miss a target rate and stay in your trading comfort zone. Market Orders automatically execute a trade when your ideal rate is reached.
Options
Options give you the security of a guaranteed rate but the freedom to benefit from positive market movements if you decide not to execute the option.
We offer a wide range of products and our Subsidiary Currencies Direct Financial Markets (CDFM) provides a number of FX derivative options that help you to manage the cost of your international transactions. We’ll regularly evaluate the efficiency of the tools you’re using to ensure your international payments are fully optimised.
If your forward requirements are not linked to payments for goods or services then please call us or complete this form.
Our four step plan to securing your profit
Identify
Identify your exposure to currency market movement by reviewing the size and frequency of your overseas transactions and potential impact on cash flow.
Objectives
Combine knowledge of your exposure and cash flow sensitivity with our market outlook to determine your risk management objectives.
Strategy
Develop a strategy with our industry experts, selecting the right tools to help you achieve your objectives and protect profit.
Execute
We’ll help you execute your plan, and keep you up to date with market insight and regular performance evaluations.
Expert guidance
You need to understand where your business is exposed to market risk. With up to the minute market knowledge and industry experience, we can help you accurately forecast the impact of market movements on your business.