The Future of Trade: What Canadian business need to know

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Doug Lippoldt, Chief Trade Economist, HSBC/ David Watt, Chief Economist, HSBC Bank Canada/ Vinay Mendonca, Global Product

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You’re invited to join us at an exclusive webinar for business leaders, where top HSBC economists will share their perspectives on the macroeconomic trends and geopolitical events of most importance to Canadian businesses. You’ll gain new insight into trade challenges and opportunities, as well as key strategies and technologies for managing working capital within this constantly shifting economic environment. Speakers: •Doug Lippoldt, Chief Trade Economist, HSBC UK and David Watt, Chief Economist, HSBC Canada, will offer insights into macroeconomic trends, including shifting trade demand and the repercussions of trade tensions and tariffs on Canadian companies •Vinay Mendonca, Global Head of Product, UK, will talk about how to leverage the power of digital technologies to optimize working capital Bring your questions! There will be a Q&A! Some Questions from the live broadcast: Q: Where do you think the Canadian interest rate will go in the next 1 to 2 years? It's interesting that US may drop it. A: We have a Bank of Canada rate cut in our forecasts. We don't expect it until next year but our view is the next move is down. Q: How do you view Software as a Service in the future of trade opportunities? A: Some of our trade finance solutions are already SaaS and cloud based and increasingly we will see more prevalent use of these subject to regulatory approvals.
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