CurrencyCast - A podcast by Kantox
CurrencyCast is a treasury podcast series from currency management experts, Kantox. In each episode, we look at the pressing foreign exchange (FX) risk issues facing treasurers and CFOs today and help them identify the potential gaps in their FX risk management strategy. Each episode will provide viewers with quick bite-size insights to help them better understand their FX risk, stay informed of the latest currency management trends and learn about the future of FX tech.
Episodes
94 episodes
Lessons for Corporate Treasurers on the Swiss Franc’s 200-Year Rise
In our latest #CurrencyCast episode, we sit down with Costa Vayenas, CIO at Genesis Investment Partners and author of The Swiss Franc from 1798 to 2055, to unpack the history, resilience, and future of this unique currenc...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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39:44
How to Optimise Forward Points with Flexible Layered Hedging
Is the classic 20-40-60-80-100% hedge ratio still the gold standard for FX layered hedging? Or is it time to embrace flexibility and automation for better results?In the latest episode of CurrencyCast, we challenge conventional wisdom a...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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10:31
Taming FX Volatility with Hedge Accounting
Without hedge accounting, FX gains and losses from derivatives can distort your financials, confusing investors and complicating performance analysis. But applying hedge accounting? That’s often a resource-heavy, error-prone process. <...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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8:19
How US CFOs Are Adapting Their FX Strategies
Join us for an insightful conversation with Bonnie Tomei, CFO at Salience Labs, and Andy Gage, US Director at Kantox, as we explore:✅ How CFOs are managing trade policy volatility in 2025✅ The impact of dollar weakness and interest ...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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34:14
How Swiss Corporates Navigate a Strengthening Franc & Hedging Strategies
CurrencyCast is back for Season 12! 🚀 In our season premiere, we sat down with Nino Bergmann, Corporate Rates and FX Derivative Sales at BNP Paribas Switzerland, to explore the evolving landscape of FX risk management.Nino shared fascina...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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28:06
How Treasury Teams Bridge the Cash Flow Gap in FX Risk Management
Treasurers, it's time to tear down those silos!In our latest episode, we explore why the traditional separation between FX risk management and cash/liquidity management is becoming obsolete—and how technology is making these functions vi...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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11:45
The Human Element in Modern Treasury with Alexander Ilkun
The treasurers thriving today aren't just technically skilled - they're strategic business partners who understand both technology and human psychology. Join us in this episode of CurrencyCast for an eye-opening conversation with A...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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37:22
How Remote and Ferrero Treasury Leaders Stay Ahead with Centralisation
In this episode of CurrencyCast, host Agustin Mackinlay welcomes Ana de Souza (Global Treasurer at Remote) and Bruno Lawaree (Group Treasurer at Ferrero) to discuss how global treasurers navigate market volatility, trade wars, and financial ...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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35:43
Mastering FX Risk in Trump's Trade Policy Era
🎙In our first CurrencyCast episode of Season 11, we dive into how the current US administration's unpredictable tariff policies are reshaping corporate FX risk management.As trade policy uncertainty continues to dominate global...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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15:21
Estrategias y Soluciones Tecnológicas para Transformar la Tesorería con Alfred Roig
🎙En este episodio de CurrencyCast exploramos el mundo de la transformación digital en tesorería con Alfred Roig, Director General de Convista España. 🚀Qué aprenderas en este episodio:✨ Evolución tecnológica: ...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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31:56
Cash is King: The FX Risk Perspective
🎙What happens when two fintech pioneers share their secrets to conquering treasury management challenges? Tune into our latest episode of CurrencyCast to discover the answer. We sit down with two visionary fintech leaders:...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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38:27
Smart FX Strategies for US Firms to Navigate the Strong USD
🎙 In the latest episode of CurrencyCast, we dive deep into the current USD strength and its impact on US businesses. Are currency headwinds holding your company back, or could they be an opportunity for strategic transformation?
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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12:05
A Strategic Guide to Treasury Technology Investment with Michael Bach (Deloitte)
🎙 What defines successful Treasury technology transformation? Join us in conversation with Michael Bach, Head of Treasury Technology Advisory at Deloitte Frankfurt, as we explore how modern Treasury teams are leveraging technology to create ...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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41:23
Making Sense of Exotic Currency Markets with Marianna Polykrati
🎙 What’s the outlook for exotic currencies? And how should treasurers manage liquidity and FX risk amid heightened geopolitical tensions?In the latest episode of CurrencyCast, we sit down with Marianna Polykrati, Group Treasurer at
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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33:21
AI, FX Narratives, ESG and Risk Management in 2025 with Eleanor Hill
🎙️Season 10 of #CurrencyCast is live! In our latest episode, we are joined by Eleanor Hill, founder of Treasury Storyteller and seasoned Treasury journalist, to dive into the year’s top priorities and trends for Treasurers.🔑 Key topi...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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40:03
Helping Treasurers Prepare for 2025 with François Masquelier
How should corporate FX risk managers prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead?In our latest CurrencyCast episode, we had the privilege to speak with the renowned François Masquelier, Chairman of the European Association of Cor...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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45:44
The "British Peso Narrative": A Playbook for Treasurers
The UK's recent economic woes have been well-documented, but one factor often overlooked is the devastating impact of FX risk. In our latest episode of CurrencyCast, we delve into the self-defeating narrative that gripped the market after the p...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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4:31
Trump's Win: Navigating FX Volatility, Shifting Interest Rates & Cash Flow Uncertainty
🎙The US election has sent shockwaves through global currency markets. Join us on CurrencyCast as we delve into the implications of this historic event, we provide insights and practical advice for currency managers to navigate these challeng...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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11:19
Cross-Border Investment Challenges: Navigating Currency Risk with Jose Carlos Cuevas
🎙What are the key factors to consider when investing in emerging markets? Find the answer in our new episode of CurrencyCast. We sat down with Jose Carlos Cuevas, Partner at Crowe and Board Member of ASSET, to discuss cross-bord...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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37:00
How Treasury Associations Fight Fraud in the Digital Age with Guillermo de la Fuente
🎙Join the tsunami of digitisation! In our latest episode of CurrencyCast, we sat down with Guillermo De La Fuente, Senior Finance Executive and mem...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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30:49
Corporate FX Hedging Beyond the Carry Trade with BNP Paribas's Daisy Andrew
🎙️Is your company's FX hedging strategy prepared for the next market shock? In this episode of CurrencyCast, we dive into the world of corporate hedging and how to effectively manage FX risk with Daisy Andrew, IRFX Sales from BNP Paribas Lon...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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33:22
The Currency Advantage in the Sportswear Industry: Adidas & On Holdings
🎙Season 9 of CurrencyCast is here! We’re kicking off this season with a special episode where our host analyses the FX strategies of two mainstream sports apparel companies, Adidas and On Holdings.In this episode, we explain:
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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15:06
FX Lessons from Merck & Hermès: How Finance Teams Fuel Success
What could two global giants like Merck and Hermès have in common? In our latest episode of #CurrencyCast, we reverse engineer the FX Strategies of Merck & Hermès and learn some actionable takeaways you can apply to navigate currency flu...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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13:38