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FX Series Find out more about Absa’s expectations for FX in 2021 and onwards in this series of podcasts by Mike Keenan, our Head of Fixed Income and Currency Research. Featured series FX Series 5 EpisodesIn this series, we bring you the latest Coffee Break Commerce podcasts by Mike Keenan, our Head of Fixed Income and Currency Research. Despite disruptive events of 2020 that continue to roll into 2021, Absa’s forecast for the rand remains bullishly positive with research forecasting recovery.Find out more about these expectations, the impact of the current account deficit on the exchange rate and planning within this volatile and unpredictable landscape.MORE Episode 01Tracking the seasonality of the rand Episode 02Tracking the seasonality of the doller Episode 03Tracking the seasonality of the pound View all episodes Latest Podcasts Episode 28 Mike Keenan Head of Fixed Income and Currency Research Absa Group FX Series Doctor Copper’s Foreign Exchange Prognosis The copper price is one of the best predictors of global economic and foreign exchange (forex, or FX) trends. In this episode of Coffee Break Commerce we explain why rand investors should pay closer attention to Doctor Copper. Episode 27 Mike Keenan Head of Fixed Income and Currency Research Absa Group FX Series Rands, Dollars, and Hamburgers What is the Big Mac Index, and what is it telling us about the value of the rand? We take a bite out of this foreign exchange (forex, or FX) yardstick in the latest episode of Coffee Break Commerce. Episode 26 Mike Keenan Head of Fixed Income and Currency Research Absa Group FX Series The Foreign Exchange Outlook for 2024 What trends will determine the value of the rand in 2024? In this episode of Coffee Break Commerce, we look ahead at what’s in store for the currency. Load More × Download Brochures Unlocking your potential with insight and sustainable solutions. FX Interactive Brochure Download Brochure FX Expertise Blog Explore what’s possible RISK MANAGEMENT FX Hedging in the Age of Big Data and AI Digital technologies like AI and machine learning highlight why corporate treasurers need a data-enabled FX provider. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT Women In Global Markets Share Their Stories Banking is no longer the “boys club” it once was. Absa’s success is built on the priceless contributions of its female staff. In this video Vuyo Mafrika, Head of Clients Solutions Group for the Africa Regional Operations; Mpume Myeza, Head: Corporate FX Flow at Absa CIB; and Bulelwa Soyamba, Director of Structured Sales at Absa CIB; share their experiences of being a woman in banking, and offer some advice to their younger peers. RISK MANAGEMENT How digital currencies are changing the FX landscape Digital currencies – whether stablecoins or issued by central banks – are disrupting the cross-border payment space. What are the risks and opportunities for corporate treasurers? Read more Podcasts Doctor Copper’s Foreign Exchange Prognosis The copper price is one of the best predictors of global economic and foreign exchange (forex, or FX) trends. In this episode of Coffee Break Commerce we explain why rand investors should pay closer attention to Doctor Copper. RISK MANAGEMENT A “euro’’ for Africa is closer than you think Africa is still many years away from a common currency, but for businesses across the continent, PAPSS is ably filling the gap. Read more Podcasts How The AfCFTA will enable digital trade In this podcast, we explore the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area’s protocol on digital trade. What will it mean for cross-border trade, and what do African businesses need to know? RISK MANAGEMENT Why Africa can be the beating heart of South Korea’s technology industry Tshepo Ncube, Head: International Coverage and Bhavtik Vallabhjee, Head: Power, Utilities & Infrastructure at Absa CIB reflect on their recent visit to South Korea, examining why investors in the region have their eyes set on Africa to nurture healthy investment possibilities. Read more Podcasts Rands, Dollars, and Hamburgers What is the Big Mac Index, and what is it telling us about the value of the rand? We take a bite out of this foreign exchange (forex, or FX) yardstick in the latest episode of Coffee Break Commerce. Podcasts The AfCFTA and Africa’s Existing Regional Economic Communities Africa is a patchwork of independent and overlapping regional economic blocs. Rather than simplifying matters, the African Continental Free Trade Area adds an extra layer of complexity for businesses trading on the continent. In this podcast, we untangle the mess. RISK MANAGEMENT Global Events and The Rand How events world-wide will shape the value of the rand in 2024. Read more Podcasts What Does The AfCFTA Mean For Africa? The African Continental Free Trade Area is now active, bringing with it the promise of significantly easier intra-continental trade. RISK MANAGEMENT Elections, the Rand and the Year Ahead What does 2024 hold in store for the rand? 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