StoneX Convert Morning Desk Note – 11/20/2024
Yesterday 1:22 PM
FX risk management solutions
StoneX offers corporate and institutional clients comprehensive FX risk management strategies, ensuring robust protection against currency fluctuations. Our services extend beyond traditional offerings, providing mid-size businesses and corporate giants alike with innovative currency hedging solutions to navigate the complexities of the global FX market.
Connecting corporate and institutional clients to the global FX market
StoneX Pro is your gateway to FX hedging in the global economy. We support corporates and institutions with institutional-grade FX market access.
We provide a comprehensive suite of FX products across 65+ currency pairs including emerging markets. Our clients leverage a simplified and cost-effective one-stop solution for liquidity, technology and expert guidance.
Cost-effective FX hedging strategies and services tailored to your business challenges
In the global economy, foreign currency risk is not limited to corporate giants. We provide businesses of all sizes with access to services to hedge FX that rival the big banks. We are here to ensure your currency risks are managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
By blending our own market maker liquidity with that of tier 1 banks, we give our clients access to competitive pricing and unique deep liquidity pools across 40+ currencies. Additionally, we have the financial and operational resources that allow you to leverage advanced FX technology and trade at a fraction of the cost of going in-house.
Expert hedge strategy advisory services tailored to your FX risk factors
StoneX Pro is a FX liquidity provider that offers award-winning risk management services including hedge strategy advisory services and FX prime brokerage. Our team specializes in developing tailored strategies to help corporations and institutions effectively manage currency exposure.
By working with StoneX Pro, your business can mitigate potential losses and protect against the uncertainties of fluctuating exchange rates.
Protect against currency volatility with FX forwards, options, and structured products
The dynamic nature of the FX market, influenced by factors like geopolitical conflicts and international trade, necessitates robust FX risk management tools. StoneX Pro specializes in FX forwards and options, offering bespoke hedging solutions to secure your financial stability against currency volatility.
Benefit from our expert advisory in FX forward trade structuring and execution strategy to help manage your currency risk and protect your bottom line. We make hedging with forward contracts simple and accessible to our clients who require cost-effective institutional pricing and FX trading solutions.
Institutional liquidity and broad market access with StoneX Pro
StoneX Pro stands out in providing institutional liquidity and broad market access, essential for effective corporate FX risk management. Our institutional FX trading platform ensures your business stays ahead in the competitive global market with our advanced FX hedging software and services.
Turnkey FX solutions: simplified and cost-effective approach
Benefit from one single account structure and one single point of contact that manages for you: more than 100 liquidity relationships, all STP mapping, legal agreements, multiple liquidity brokers, reporting, counterparty credit and netting, and more.
Our clients:
StoneX Pro caters to firms of all sizes that choose to leverage our expert services and advanced technology to reduce costs and complexity. Our clients include:
- Hedge funds and asset managers
- Family offices
- Corporate hedgers
- Proprietary traders
- Financial institutions
- Retail brokers
- Money services businesses
Stay ahead of foreign exchange risk with StoneX Markets
As a leading non-bank, provisionally registered CFTC swap dealer in the US, StoneX can help you:
- Stay ahead of interest rate volatility
- Achieve better predictability on your interest rate risk for floating rate loans
- Fine-turn your ratio of floating-rate to fixed-rate debt
- Determine your ideal mix of loan products, including interest rate hedging solutions
- Better manage long-term borrowing costs
- Develop a more advantageous negotiating strategy
Interest rate swaps
Prepare for adverse rate movements and protect your bottom line with interest rate swaps from StoneX. Interest rate swaps provide unique benefits to our clients, including a customizable rate structure, more control over your interest rate exposure and the ability to hedge multiple loans at once.
Explore our market coverage
When it comes to market coverage, there are few financial organizations that can match the breadth of StoneX. Explore our markets below.
Foreign Exchange Market Intelligence
StoneX Convert Morning Desk Note – 11/19/2024
Tuesday 12:52 PM
FX Weekly Overview (Brazil Issue)
Monday 7:00 PM
StoneX Convert Morning Desk Note – 11/18/2024
Monday 1:17 PM
FAQ
What is an FX hedge?
An FX hedge is a financial strategy used in corporate FX hedging to protect a business from losses due to changes in currency exchange rates. This involves using FX hedging products like forwards, options, or structured products to offset potential losses in foreign exchange transactions.
How can I hedge FX risk for my business?
To hedge FX risk in your business, consider utilizing a combination of FX risk management tools, strategies, and solutions. StoneX offers tailored FX hedging solutions, including FX hedging software and advisory services, to help corporates effectively manage their currency exposure.
What is foreign exchange risk management?
FX risk management involves strategies and tools to minimize the financial impact of currency fluctuations on a business. StoneX provides tailored FX risk management software and solutions, ensuring your business is well-equipped to handle these challenges.
How do companies manage and hedge FX risk?
Companies manage and hedge FX risk by employing various FX hedging strategies for corporates, including using FX hedging services, software, and solutions. These strategies are designed to minimize exposure to unfavorable currency movements, thus safeguarding the company's financial position.
How do FX forwards work?
FX forwards are contractual agreements used in FX risk management for corporates, where two parties agree to exchange currencies at a predetermined future date and price. This tool is effective in managing currency risk by locking in exchange rates, providing predictability and protection against future rate volatility.
What is foreign exchange risk for corporates?
Foreign exchange risk for corporates refers to the financial uncertainty faced by businesses involved in international transactions due to currency value fluctuations. Effective corporate foreign exchange risk management strategies, like those offered by StoneX, help mitigate these risks, ensuring financial stability and profitability.
StoneX: We open markets
Our market expertise, advanced platforms, global reach, culture of full transparency and commitment to our clients’ success all set us apart in the financial marketplace.
-
GlobalityWith access to 40+ derivatives exchanges, 180+ foreign exchange markets, nearly every global securities marketplace and numerous bi-lateral liquidity venues, StoneX’s digital network and deep relationships can take clients anywhere they want to go.
-
TransparencyAs a publicly traded company meeting the highest standards of regulatory compliance in the markets we serve; our financials and record of accomplishment are matters of public record. StoneX’s commitment to “doing the right thing over the easy thing” sets us apart in the industry and helps us build respect, client trust and new partnerships.
-
ExpertiseFrom our proprietary Market Intelligence platform, to “boots on the ground” expertise from award-winning traders and professionals, we connect our clients directly to actionable insights they can use to make more informed decisions and achieve their goals in the global markets.
© 2024 StoneX Group Inc. all rights reserved.
The subsidiaries of StoneX Group Inc. provide financial products and services, including, but not limited to, physical commodities, securities, clearing, global payments, risk management, asset management, foreign exchange, and exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives. These financial products and services are offered in accordance with the applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which they are provided and are subject to specific terms, conditions, and restrictions contained in the terms of business applicable to each such offering. Not all products and services are available in all countries. The products and services offered by the StoneX Group of companies involve risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Full Disclaimer.
This website is not intended for residents of any particular country, and the information herein is not advice nor a recommendation to trade nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial product or service, by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation. Please refer to the Regulatory Disclosure section for entity-specific disclosures.
No part of this material may be copied, photocopied or duplicated in any form by any means or redistributed without the prior written consent of StoneX Group Inc. The information herein is provided for informational purposes only. This information is provided on an ‘as-is’ basis and may contain statements and opinions of the StoneX Group of companies as well as excerpts and/or information from public sources and third parties and no warranty, whether express or implied, is given as to its completeness or accuracy. Each company within the StoneX Group of companies (on its own behalf and on behalf of its directors, employees and agents) disclaims any and all liability as well as any third-party claim that may arise from the accuracy and/or completeness of the information detailed herein, as well as the use of or reliance on this information by the recipient, any member of its group or any third party.
Trading over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives is not suitable for all investors and involves substantial risk. StoneX Markets, LLC (“SXM”), a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc., is a member of the National Futures Association and provisionally registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) as a swap dealer. SXM’s products are designed only for individuals or firms who qualify under CFTC rules as an ‘Eligible Contract Participant’ (“ECP”) and who have been accepted as customers of SXM. Any recipient of this material who wishes to express an interest in trading with SXM must first prequalify as an ECP, independently determine that derivatives are suitable for them and be accepted as a customer of SXM. Trading over-the-counter (“OTC”) products or “swaps” involves substantial risk of loss. This is not an offer to buy or sell any derivative. This material does not constitute investment research and does not take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual clients or recipients of this material. You are directed to seek independent investment and tax advice in connection with derivatives trading.
StoneX Financial Pte. Ltd. ("SFP") (Co. Reg. No 201130598R) is regulated by Monetary Authority of Singapore and holds a Capital Markets Services Licence (CMS100476) for Dealing in Securities, Collective Investment Schemes, Exchange-Traded Derivatives Contracts, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Contracts, and Spot Foreign Exchange Contracts for the Purposes of Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading, is an Exempt Financial Advisor under the Financial Advisors Act 2001, and is a Major Payments Institution (PS20200625) under the Payment Services Act 2019 for Cross Border Money Transfers.
StoneX Financial (HK) Limited ("SHK") (CE No.: BCQ152) is regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for Dealing in Securities and Dealing in Futures Contracts.
SFP acts as an appointed agent for SFL's payment services business.