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🎯 How Much FX Risk Should Your Business Hedge? Managing foreign exchange (FX) risk is a critical part of safeguarding your business profitability. Yet, determining the right amount to hedge can feel overwhelming. 🎥 In this short video, we simplify the process by proposing a three-step process: ✅ Quantify the impact of FX movements on your business. ✅ Define your risk tolerance – how much adverse FX movement can you handle? ✅ Estimate the cost of hedging for making smart decisions. 👉 Watch the Video Now: https://lnkd.in/enEpJy9r At FXGuard, we’re here to make FX risk management intuitive, effective, and impactful. Our portal offers the tools and insights you need to confidently manage your FX exposure. 💻 Sign up for FREE today and take the first step toward smarter FX decisions for your business: https://lnkd.in/eFPjwNtv Let’s work together to make FX risk management simpler, better, and more impactful this year! #FXRiskManagement #BusinessProfitability #HedgingStrategies #FXGuard #BusinessSuccess

Happy New Year from FXGuard! 🎉 As we step into 2025, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners, clients, and supporters for a remarkable 2024. Your trust and collaboration have been the cornerstone of our journey. To kick off the year, we’re sharing an important analysis of currency volatility in 2024 and its implications for businesses engaged in global trade. Key Highlights on Currency Volatility in 2024 1) Currency Volatility Across the Board: Businesses trading with the UK’s global partners faced notable currency volatility in 2024, with some pairs seeing extreme swings: - GBPTRY (Turkish Lira): Recorded the highest volatility, with a 21.62% max variation, despite a +17.7% annual performance. - GBPJPY (Japanese Yen): A strong annual performance of +9.11% with 14.40% max variation, showing sensitivity to global macroeconomic changes. - GBPNOK (Norwegian Krone): Delivered a +9.28% annual gain with slightly higher max variation of 9.63% 2) Annual Performance vs. Max Variation: The annual currency performance shows the overall trend, but it’s the max variation (largest swings) that impacts businesses the most. For instance: - GBPUSD had a modest -1.92% annual decline, but its 8.64% max variation exposed businesses to significant risk at specific times. - GBPEUR demonstrated stability with +4.71% annual performance and a low 4.85% max variation, offering relative safety for Eurozone trade. Businesses must prepare for volatility, as large swings can disrupt pricing, cash flow, and margins, regardless of annual trends. 3) 2024 Is Not an Indicator for 2025: - Currency trends in 2024 are no guarantee of similar stability or volatility in 2025. - Low-volatility pairs like GBPEUR and GBPDKK in 2024 may see unexpected swings. Conversely, high-volatility pairs like GBPTRY or GBPJPY may stabilise in the year ahead. This unpredictability reinforces the importance of robust FX risk management strategies to safeguard businesses from adverse movements. 📊 Please see Attached how main UK Trade partners currencies performed in 2024 on an annual basis as well as their maximum variation during the same 1 year period in 2024 At FXGuard, we empower SMEs to navigate currency risks effectively by providing tools that help monitor and mitigate volatility. Let’s face 2025 with confidence and resilience! Here's to a prosperous and stable 2025 for all! 🥂 #FXGuard #CurrencyVolatility #FXRiskManagement #HappyNewYear2025

Is Your FX Risk Material? Find Out in 3 Simple Steps Foreign exchange (FX) risk is often underestimated by SMEs and even larger corporates, with many believing their exposure is insignificant. But is it really?   In this short video, we outline three simple steps to help you quickly determine whether FX risk is material to your business.   👉 Watch the Video: https://lnkd.in/gYzgqxBv   Here's what you'll learn: How to calculate your total underlying foreign currency exposure How to assess the potential impact of a 20% exchange rate movement. A simple benchmark to evaluate if the risk is material to your business.   These steps are straightforward yet powerful, helping you uncover potential risks you might not have considered before.   FX risk doesn't have to be daunting. FXGuard makes it simple for businesses like yours to manage risk and protect your bottom line. If the video resonates with you, take the next step: Sign Up for free one-month trial - No payment information required. Sign Up for Free: https://lnkd.in/eFPjwNtv #FXRisk #ForeignExchange #SMEs #RiskManagement #CurrencyRisk #BusinessFinance #CorporateRisk #FXStrategy #FinancialProtection #RiskAwareness #FXGuard #BusinessInsights #ExchangeRate #BusinessRiskManagement #ProtectYourBusiness #FXSolutions

🌍 GBP’s Global Trends: Strengths and Challenges 💹 The Year-to-Date (YTD) performance of the British Pound (GBP) against other currencies highlights fascinating global trends. Here are the key takeaways: 1.     GBP Strength Globally The GBP has shown significant appreciation against most currencies, particularly in emerging markets. 2.     Top Performing Currency Pairs (Double-Digit Appreciation) GBPGHS (Ghanaian Cedi): +24.14% YTD GBPBRL (Brazilian Real): +23.99% YTD GBPMXN (Mexican Peso): +19.18% YTD GBPTRY (Turkish Lira): +18.42% YTD GBPHUF (Hungarian Forint): +13.04% YTD 3.     Notable Depreciation GBP has depreciated significantly against the Kenyan Shilling (KES). However, this reflects more of a recovery in KES, following significant depreciation in previous years: GBPKES (Kenyan Shilling): -17.66% YTD 💡 Final Thoughts The shifts in currency performance pose challenges and opportunities for businesses. Effective hedging strategies can protect against downside risks while capitalising on favourable trends. 📈 At FXGuard, we empower businesses with tools to manage FX risks and navigate market changes with confidence. Visit www.fxguard.co.uk to learn how we can help your business stay ahead. #Forex #GBP #CurrencyTrends #Hedging #RiskManagement #FXGuard #BusinessGrowth

Managing foreign exchange (FX) risk can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we’ve created a short video:   "Mastering FX Risk: 4 Simple Steps to Protect Your Business"   This video outlines 4 clear steps to help you start managing FX risk effectively:   ✅ Identify and Understand FX Risk ✅ Quantify FX Risk & Its Impact ✅ Create or Have an FX Policy ✅ Monitor Hedging & Its Effectiveness   These steps are part of a simple framework designed to make FX risk management straightforward and accessible. All the tools and analytics you need are available on our FXGuard portal. Watch the Video. Take the first step toward protecting your business from FX risks. Sign Up for free one-month trial - No payment information required.  👉 https://lnkd.in/eFPjwNtv #FXRiskManagement #BusinessGrowth #RiskManagement #SMEs #HedgingSolutions #FXGuard #FinancialTools #BusinessProtection #ForeignExchange #FinTechSolutions

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🌟 Exciting Opportunity: Join FXGuard as an Investing Non-Executive Director! 🌟 Are you passionate about innovation and shaping the future of FX risk management? FXGuard is transforming the way SMEs and corporates manage FX risks with our advanced and intuitive platform. We’re seeking experienced professionals to join us as Investing Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to help drive our next stage of growth. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e3K-BTH8 Be part of our journey to empower businesses with smarter, simpler FX risk management solutions! 🚀

🌍 Navigating Currency Volatility with Confidence with FXGuard App on Bloomberg Join us for an exclusive webinar on November 12, 2024, at 15:00 London Time (10:00 New York Time) as we dive into the challenges of currency volatility and its impact on FX risk management for corporations. In this session, Trevor Williams, Co-founder of FXGuard and former Chief Economist at Lloyds Bank, along with JP Agrawal, Founder & CEO of FXGuard, will share valuable insights on effective FX risk mitigation strategies. Discover how the FXGuard App on the Bloomberg Terminal can empower your organization to handle market fluctuations with ease and elevate your FX risk management practices. Secure your spot: 👉 Register at: https://lnkd.in/ezUi7_n6 👉 Or use {SMNR 928950 <GO>} on your Bloomberg Terminal and click "Register" Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your FX risk strategy with insights from industry experts. #FXRiskManagement #CurrencyVolatility #MarketInsights #FXGuard #RiskMitigation #FinanceWebinar #BloombergTerminal #CorporateFinance #Economics #FinancialStrategy #GlobalMarkets

🌍 FXGuard Market Insight 🌍 | The Bank of England’s latest rate cut and economic outlook hold crucial insights for managing financial risk in today’s volatile market. The Bank of England (BOE) reduced the benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to 4.75%, with Governor Andrew Bailey emphasizing a cautious approach to further easing due to persistent inflation risks. The BOE noted that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent budget could drive inflation up by as much as 0.5%, potentially pushing CPI inflation to 2.8% by Q3 2025. The budget is also expected to boost GDP by 0.75% in its peak year. UK borrowing costs have risen sharply since the budget, evoking memories of the 2022 financial turmoil. Geopolitical developments, including Donald Trump's U.S. election win, have further increased trade-related risks and inflation uncertainty. Inflation forecasts show CPI at 1.7% currently but rising to 2.5% by year-end, with the BOE monitoring wage growth, profit margins, and potential price pressures from a tight labor market. The MPC maintains that a gradual approach to policy easing remains essential, keeping inflation risks under control and moving toward a medium-term return to the 2% inflation target. #FXGuard #MarketInsights #BankOfEngland #Inflation #InterestRates #GlobalEconomy #FXRiskManagement #EconomicOutlook #UKEconomy