Sentiment calming but option traders still anxious

Political risk premia in Europe have fallen slightly this week as investors continue to gauge how likely the far-left or far right-parties are to gain the absolute majority in this month’s French general election. Implied volatility remains elevated, though. Lower yields and disinflation have supported US equity benchmarks to record highs. As it stands, the S&P has … Read more

How Mechatherm used fx hedging to bolster its export business

The challenge: Multi-million-pound transactions The logistical challenges are significant when dealing with overseas territories. In a post-COVID world, just getting a face-to-face meeting is more problematic than it used to be, with different quarantine requirements in different countries. It can also be difficult to obtain the right work visas, or knowing who to speak to … Read more

Discover Convera’s support options when paying international tuition 

Although new technologies have simplified payments processes, it can still be challenging to navigate the complexities of cross border payments for tuition fees and other student expenses. Whether it’s tracking payments or resolving refund inquiries, we know you need a transparent service, from the time you make your payment to the time your institution receives … Read more

Modernize the B2B billing process for usage-based pricing models

As companies grow, their invoicing processes have to resolve an increasing variety of factors. This is especially true for international billing, cross-border payment operations and companies that utilize the increasingly popular usage-based pricing models. Automated billing is crucial to modernizing B2B billing processes, as it helps streamline the process of sending out recurring billing notices … Read more

How Mechatherm used fx hedging to bolster its export business

The challenge: Multi-million-pound transactions and lengthy time frames The logistical challenges are significant when dealing with overseas territories. In a post-COVID world, just getting a face-to-face meeting is more problematic than it used to be, with different quarantine requirements in different countries. It can also be difficult to obtain the right work visas, or knowing … Read more

Why Latin America is emerging as a growth center for open banking

Serving a significant market With trillions of dollars flowing through Latin American banks every week, the opportunities in the region are seemingly limitless. “There’s tons of value to be created here,” Abdel-Nour says. “Just the addressable market here, we think, is incredibly large, and the opportunity is very, very large.” In recent years, digital payments … Read more

How Latin America Can Use Trade to Boost Growth

Most countries in Latin America and the Caribbean aren’t fully harnessing the potential of international trade, an important driver of growth for emerging market economies. While the region has made some progress on trade openness, it continues to be held back due largely to poor infrastructure, burdensome customs clearance procedures, as well as relatively high … Read more

EMBEDDED LENDING, IT’S THE FUTURE AND IT’S HERE TODAY

Embedded lending is where a lendtech company offers its services through the platform of another financial or non-financial institution. For example, an embedded lender will integrate software that’s embedded into the checkout process of a B2B marketplace, making it quick and simple for a business to choose a credit product at the point of sale.  is … Read more

5 Day Trading Strategies for Bear Markets

In the ever-changing landscape of day trading, bear markets bring unique challenges that even experienced traders find testing. These markets are marked by extended periods of decline and heightened volatility, conditions that can rapidly diminish profits and elevate the risks associated with investments. Successfully navigating these conditions demands not just sharp analytical skills but also the flexibility … Read more

What came first, the Surge or the Meme? Gamestop Surges Again: Examining the Factors Behind the Latest Market Frenzy

The volcano that remained dormant for three years and was informed never to be active again, otherwise known as erupted last week. Although we know that, as traders, the market is constantly rising, falling, and changing, We are familiar with such explosions; the magnitude of this eruption was different, and it’s bound to leave some aftershocks. … Read more