The Currency Risk Management Practices of Canadian Firms

whitePaper | July 1, 2023

With concerns about global economic stability, many sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are evaluating current market conditions to determine the most effective investment strategies. Diversification is a common theme for many fund managers, with some seeking new opportunities in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and impact investing, while others are targeting industries that may be buoyed by a financial downturn.

whitePaper | June 11, 2022

Prudent cash and liquidity management is critical in times like these. Cash management practices can make or break a business. Businesses that managed cash and liquidity prudently before the pandemic have remained resilient, while less-prepared businesses faced existential threats in the face of a liquidity crunch. As businesses emerge from the uncertainty of the pandemic and chart paths to revenue and profit growth, senior executives have a rare opportunity to rethink the way their business manages its cash. Modernizing the underlying accounts receivable (AR) systems and processes that a business uses to apply, manage, and forecast its cash can create a culture that can result in long-term cash excellence.

whitePaper | March 4, 2023

Software, and the automation it provides, can allow financial institutions to scale and manage risk more efficiently, yet the process of buying new software is infrequent for many banks and credit unions.

whitePaper | March 16, 2022

Data is often referred to as the “new oil” of the digital economy. It is a powerful asset used by companies to improve their services and to build artificial intelligence (AI) models. However data can often be used to “lock” consumers into a service. A move to consentdriven access to all user data can break that lock, make it easier for consumers to move between different service providers and unleash a wave of innovation. Open Banking can also help facilitate financial inclusion, better serving those on the margins of society by offering a bridge to the formal economy.

whitePaper | February 28, 2020

Payments has seen much change and innovation in the last years and will continue to evolve at the same pace. Just two examples are the introduction of Instant Payments in Europe and the launch of Open Banking/PSD2. On the infrastructure side, SWIFT has introduced gpi, setting the new standard for cross-border payments. The other major event was the introduction of Request to Pay.

whitePaper | November 19, 2021

The financial services industry is changing at an unprecedented scale across the globe. Whether your organization is facing regulatory pressure to protect consumer data, demands for greater consumer access and control over their financial data, or competition in an expanding financial services ecosystem, you need a consumer identity and access management (IAM) solution that can help to: Align with Open Banking and consumer protection regulations Drive revenue and maintain competitive advantage Make it easy to acquire, retain, and protect your customers with no-compromise Zero Trust security Provide seamless omnichannel experiences across all platforms: brick and mortar, web, and mobile devices Below are seven key trends that will affect the future of the financial services industry. Understanding these trends can guide you in choosing the right IAM solution to help you meet these challenges head-on.