How South African Agribusinesses Can Take Control of Forex Risks
With AGOA uncertainty and rising forex volatility, South African exporters must rethink their strategies. Learn how agribusinesses can expand beyond the U.S. market, manage currency exposure, and secure long-term success through multi-currency pricing, hedging, and trade diversification.
Forex Uncertainty in a World of Geopolitical Volatility
Recent tariff threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump illustrate the real and immediate impact of geopolitical developments on currency values. Businesses involved in cross-border trade—especially those dealing in high-volume foreign exchange transactions—must grapple with the dual challenges of market volatility and rising costs.
Insights into the South African Corporate Forex Landscape
As global markets fluctuate, the mature and sophisticated South African corporate forex market offers unique strategic advantages and serves as a benchmark in forex risk management and corporate treasury. Defined by higher interest rates and economic volatility, this market presents distinct challenges and opportunities.
Navigating the South African Corporate Forex Market
In this podcast episode, Sharon Constançon, the Chief FX Strategist at CC Currencies, discusses the mature nature of South Africa’s corporate forex market, highlighted by its depth and variety of consulting services that surpass typical broker offerings. Sharon, emphasises the market’s sophistication due to high interest rates and the volatility of the Rand, which has encouraged proactive risk management strategies among Finance Directors. Historical context is provided, tracing the evolution of the market back to 1988 with the founding of Constançon Currencies, which helped establish a layered market inclusive of advisory and broker services. The discussion also touches on the roles within companies that lead forex risk management, predominantly the finance director or treasury personnel in larger firms.
Human Rights – 30 years from Democracy
As we commemorate Human Rights Day on March 21st, we reflect on the enduring legacy of active citizenship in South Africa. This date marks more than the passage of time; it symbolizes the sacrifices for equality and freedom.
