Foreign Exchange Risk

Exchange rate volatility can have a serious impact on your organisation's financial health. Our team of experienced professionals can provide the optimum hedges to support you in the management of your foreign exchange exposure.

Our clients

Our global network of specialised foreign exchange teams serve customers from across the spectrum – and from around the world. Fortis Merchant Banking provides FX services to those looking to reduce their exposure, as well as to those who are looking to round out their investment portfolio. Our clients include:

• corporates of all sectors and sizes 
• institutionals of all kinds (hedge funds, supranationals, central banks, etc.) 
• retail banks 
• private banking clients 
• other financial institutions

How we can help you

Fortis Merchant Banking offers a wide range of solutions designed to hedge against currency exchange volatility. A few examples of the wide array of FX options and derivatives we can provide:

• spot and forward transactions 
• FX swaps 
• FX options 
• exotic FX options (e.g. structured products, basket options, structured deposits, etc.)

In addition, our ForPro Client Portal lets you access - among other applications - many of our foreign exchange solutions online, without having to leave your desk. With this powerful tool, you can execute foreign exchange transactions at real-time market prices; access our research facility; review all executed trades; and monitor your outstanding positions.

Fortis Merchant Banking: the right choice

Our FX Structured Products Desks are specialised by product type as well as by pricing methodology. And our experts won't stop at a simple price quote – they are ready to structure customised products to suit your hedging or investment requirements. The result? Consistent, competitive pricing – and a windfall for your bottom line. Add to that Fortis Merchant Banking's 24-hour, global coverage, speed and flawless execution, and you've got the optimal financial partner for all of your FX needs.

To learn more, contact our experts via the Where to find us.