HedgeFlows blog posts | Alex Axentiev (3)

Risk management, Currency risks, International payments

How successful CFOs help their businesses manage international growth

Lessons from working with ambitious global companies, big and small - by Alex Axentiev.

As companies expand and venture into international markets, they encounter a host of challenges. From...

Jun 22, 2023 11:33:04 AM

Managing FX risks with Budget rates and hedge ratios

Businesses that trade internationally often must plan to protect their cashflows and profit margins from currency swings in coming months and quarters. For many experienced finance managers and...

Apr 5, 2023 8:30:09 AM

Risk management, Currency management, International payments

Tantalising allure of “experts” for your currency needs

Would you trust a stranger with your finance decisions? Many businesses trust someone who barely knows their business because of their perceived “expertise" in currency markets. Hounded by daily...

Mar 18, 2023 5:00:16 AM

Currency management

Five myths about foreign currencies that small businesses often have

Myth: Managing currency risks is not for small businesses

Fact: Businesses of ANY size that trade internationally may benefit from currency management and an increasing number of small businesses...

Mar 16, 2023 1:41:00 PM

Currency risks

Potential savings from booking FX rates early

Imagine the world where hotels or airlines only allow you to buy their services when you're about to use them and room rates or ticket prices fluctuate all the time. Otherwise pleasant anticipation...

Mar 9, 2023 10:40:00 AM

International payments, Currency costs

Why are international payments still broken for SMEs?

Regulators have been pushing for more fairness and transparency, and new players and technologies have driven the costs of international payments down for retail and corporate clients. However,...

Jan 2, 2023 12:02:00 PM

International payments, Fraud prevention

International payments fraud: what you need to know

“What do you mean you did not get our payment?!” Your heart sinks as you realise you may have been a victim of payment fraud. This faceless crime affects thousands of individuals and businesses in...

Dec 19, 2022 1:33:00 PM

Currency risks, Currency management

Foreign invoices and receipts in Pound Sterling

Send invoices in Pounds Sterling, get paid by overseas customers in their currency, and forget about messy reconciliations.

Nov 29, 2022 12:15:00 AM

Currency costs, Accounting for FX

The cost of doing business across borders

Few small businesses and their accountants proactively manage the costs of doing business internationally. Some turn to fintechs such as Wise, WorldFirst and Airwallex to reduce the costs of...

Nov 10, 2022 6:18:16 PM

Currency risks, Currency costs, Accounting for FX

Sell worldwide and keep the predictability of trading in Pounds Sterling

Everyone in international trade prefers to stick to doing business in their currency. However, when buyers and sellers are from different countries, someone usually has to give in. Usually, it is a...

Oct 25, 2022 6:02:44 AM

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