FX

Get the latest insights related to foreign exchange (FX), also known as the currency market.

FX

Exciting times for FX automation

FX trading is undergoing a digital transformation, with automated solutions eliminating the manual, repetitive tasks and making more time for brain work. Matti Honkanen, Nordea’s head of Next Gen FX, talks to e-Forex’s Larry Levy in a podcast about the rapid change that’s underway.

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Insights

Subscription based business models in corporate banking

With subscription business models spreading across nearly all industry verticals, the financial industry is often described as a laggard in this area. Jean-Francois Tapprest, Large Corporates & Institutions (LC&I) Business Innovation Lead at Nordea, analyses how a large part of the corporate banking business is already “subscription-like” and how banks can gain inspiration from modern subscription-based models.

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FX

Circular economy champion L&T discovers ease of FX automation

Environmental services company L&T started using Nordea's AutoFX currency robot mid-pandemic in 2020 to reduce the manual work needed to manage its currency risk. FX automation has been a game changer for the company's treasury department.

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Corporate insights

Redefining the treasury through automation

Automation is a strategic opportunity for finance and treasury departments to move closer to the business in their companies and drive innovation. FX automation is one clear place to start.

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An effective hedging strategy helped this company dodge FX losses during Covid-19

Newgen Distribution, a leading distributor of Fitbit and other connected technology brands in Northern Europe, decided to implement an FX hedging strategy in 2019 to control its currency risk. The move has paid off, allowing the company to avoid exchange rate losses of up to 10% during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Corporate insights

Currency volatility ahead – SME’s should assess and manage currency risks immediately

Too many small and mid-sized companies continue to underestimate their currency risks, according to a recent Nordea study.

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FX

Covid-19 was a wake-up call for this company to manage its currency risk

When Covid-19 hit, Finnish furniture company Pohjanmaan Kaluste Oy decided to start hedging its currency risk. The move has allowed the company to set currency worries aside and focus on running its thriving business in challenging times.

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FX

How an e-com pioneer grew to SEK 1 bn in turnover in just a few years

Mobile phone accessory maker Ideal of Sweden has been on a whirlwind growth journey, from a small garage operation to an e-commerce leader. Discover the company’s keys to success and how it is using Nordea’s AutoFX currency robot to make more time for what matters – its core business.

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Meet our talents

Great turnout and take-aways from virtual event – last call to apply for FFP internship!

Prior to the FFP application deadline (4th Nov.), students from all over Finland joined our virtual event to learn about our Future Finance Professional (FFP) programme. Get a re-cap from the event, and get tips & tricks to apply. Come join us!

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Meet our talents

FFP #6: Recap of my unforgettable internship

Jasmin shares her takeaways and memories from an eventful, challenging, and unforgettable time as an FFP intern! Tag along...

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Entrepreneurship

Risk management: The top 12 risks every business owner should know

Knowing the most common hurdles facing your business can inform your risk management strategy and improve your company’s chances of success.

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Entrepreneurship

How to manage financial risk when starting and growing a business

Nordea’s leading Startup & Growth experts walk you through the most common financial risks when launching or growing a business and how to avoid them.

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