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Who here sometimes gets a bit frazzled at the mention of 'month-end close'? 🙋♂️🙋♀️Then this one is for you: https://lnkd.in/eNeruNZ9 We get it. Month-end close can often feel like an endless and gruelling marathon for many finance professionals. Let's not forget that a drawn-out or disorganised month-end close doesn't just waste your time; it also hinders your ability to inform critical decisions for the business. Our latest article takes you through the must-do steps to close the books confidently and shares tips and tricks to achieve a faster and more accurate month-end close. 🔥 Say goodbye to the stress and hello to efficiency! 🌟 #MonthEndClosing #ModernFinance #EfficiencyMatters

🔐 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but cyber threats aren’t just scary during October—breaches happen year-round. From payment fraud, to hacking attempts and data breaches, cyber threats can hit anywhere, and it’s crucial to stay vigilant. At iBanFirst, we take security very seriously. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we're sharing tips on how to stay alert against potential threats and improve your online protection. 💻🛡️ Whether it’s safeguarding your data or securing your payments, small actions can make a big difference! #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #StaySafeOnline #PaymentFraudPrevention #iBanFirst

Preparing your 2025 budgets and curious about what’s in the cards for currencies next year? 🔮 The carry trade, which nearly triggered a financial crisis this summer, is just the tip of the iceberg. With the US presidential elections approaching, a quiet banking crisis in China, and rising tensions in international trade, 2025 is shaping up to be a year likely to throw some curveballs at businesses handling currencies. Navigating this shifting landscape can be challenging, but our team of FX experts is here to help! In our latest ebook, you'll find: 🔎 Major trends and events set to influence currency movements 📆 Key dates to keep an eye on 📈 Forecasts for major currency pairs   Don’t miss out—get your free copy here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eivNvsRK   #FX #EUR #GBP #USD #CAD #JPY #AUD

With the US elections on November 5th just around the corner, you might be wondering: what does this mean for FX markets, especially the EUR/USD pair? 🤔 In our latest article, we dive into all the details, including: ✅ What the US economy might look like after the election ✅ How past elections have influenced forex markets ✅ Our outlook for the EUR/USD pair ✅ Key dates to keep an eye on after the elections Read our analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eWYmDud3 #USElections #EURUSD #FXMarkets #iBanFirst

You’ve probably already heard about Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and how it’s changing the way businesses manage payments. We sat down with one of our expert partners, PastPay, to dive deeper into how BNPL can streamline cross-border trade and unlock growth opportunities. Find out how BNPL is reshaping global trade here: https://lnkd.in/e6wjrbA3 #BNPL #BusinessGrowth #CrossBorderTrade 

Progrès = bonheur 🌟 C’est la vision qu’a défendue notre CEO, Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier, au #BIG2024 de Bpifrance L’occasion pour lui d’évoquer l’importance du progrès dans la création d’iBanFirst et dans les projets à venir 🚀 Retrouvez son intervention ici : https://lnkd.in/eQwTEtfK #Bpifrance #innovation #iBanFirst #progress #BIG2024

In this week's Money Time: from Switzerland to the UK, it seems that rate cuts could be on the horizon. ➡ Swipe through to find out more. #MoneyTime #Inflation #USD #BankofEngland #iBanFirst #FXTrends

What a day! 🚀 Last week’s Forge Connect event in Amsterdam was a huge success! We brought together finance professionals from a wide range of industries for a full day of networking, insights, and discussions with industry leaders. The energy was incredible, and it’s safe to say this first edition was one for the books ✨ A big thank you to everyone who made it possible: 🙌 To all our attendees – thank you for taking the time to join us and for bringing your enthusiasm. You helped us kick off Forge Connect with a bang! 🎤 To our fantastic speakers – your insights and expertise were a highlight of the day. The feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive. Huge thank you Aidana Zhakupbekova, Ana Clara Sabbag, Arian Musa, Florent Mélis, Nicolas Boucher, Manuela Godeck, Niels De Kind, and Wouter Glaser. 🎙️ To our brilliant speaker and MC Rita Piçarra – thank you for keeping the event running smoothly and entertaining us all day. One attendee said, “Loved the MC’s style!”. 📹 To FilmFolie – thanks for capturing the day through video and photo, and for all the great moments shared. 🏢 To Pakhuis de Zwijger and your whole team – thanks for helping out behind the scenes, and for keeping tech issues to 0. 🤝 To Rydoo – thanks for being a great partner. Couldn't have done it without you! 🙏 And to the entire iBanFirst team – for your hard work, support, and dedication to making this event a success. Until next time!   #FutureOfFinance #FinanceInnovation #Networking

🚨 September’s US job report sparks bond market reactions The latest job data has sent shockwaves through the bond market, indicating a stronger labor market and potential turbulence ahead for currencies. Swipe through for the details! ➡