Currency Management: Capitalizing on Industry Challenges

Managing and mitigating the impact of currency volatility in global investments – both at the portfolio and investor level - can help drive better performance outcomes and attract additional investor flows. However, the process can be time-consuming and complex leading to additional risk and cost pressures. As asset managers and asset owners grapple with unprecedented industry challenges from multiple sources, many are evaluating their options to access external support and expertise for their currency management needs. But what are the factors to consider when delegating elements of this key function to a third party? Join our webinar on January 30th, when Northern Trust’s Head of Currency Management Global Foreign Exchange, Andy Lemon and Lumint Corporation’s CEO, Alex Dunegan, will discuss the key issues shaping the global currency management industry including: • Mounting pressures from escalating regulatory and compliance challenges, technology costs and operational complexity • The continued squeeze on cost margins, demand for product scalability and strong focus on accountability and oversight • Why these industry challenges are driving many to consider consolidation and / or delegation to a third party • Insights into key considerations and the increasingly sophisticated solutions available • What’s in store for currency management in 2020