David Irish

Dual Currency Deposits (DCD’s)
Currently interest rates offered by banks on foreign currency bank accounts are low, especially relative to what can be earned...
The Digital Transformation of Global Trade Finance: How Close Are We to Full Digitalization?

Trade finance, the backbone of international trade, encompasses a variety of financial instruments and services, including letters of credit, guarantees,...

Junior Accountant (CIMA Articles)
“Do you have a specific set of skills, skills acquired over your career. Skills that are an asset for people...
Cash flow forecasting – some insights
Most businesses use excel for their cash flow forecasting with vastly varying degrees of complexity and accuracy....
Has the interest rate cycle worked and will there be a global recession in 2024?
Explore the impact of aggressive interest rate hikes, successful inflation control, and looming recession risks in 2024. Will rate cuts...
Does the dollar rally still have the legs?
Sean Tweedie analyses the factors influencing the future of the US dollar's rally. Amidst discussions on equity markets, bond volatility,...
Geopolitics – more significant now than ever
Geopolitical Risks & Taiwan's Future: Impact on Global Economy & Tensions Explained. Elections & China's Interest. Read Now!...
Trade finance for importers
Managing their cash flow cycle is a particular challenge for importers as the purchasing cash flow lead-time is generally longer...
It’s a race to the bottom
This month we consider several indicators that must be considered when reviewing the outlook for the direction of the rand...
Is currency intervention the answer to a soaring dollar?
In recent months the idea of a Plaza Accord 2.0 has been mentioned amongst investors and economists. This month we...
Cross border payments – an update on some key developments
The ability to make “faster” or “real-time” payments has made a significant difference to the local payments space. The convenience...
Q4 Economic Outlook
As we transition through the final quarter of the year, we consider the likely economic outlook over the medium term....
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