Foreign exchange debate: The future’s bright despite the tough fines

In the second part of Euromoney’s foreign exchange debate, which took place in late 2008, industry experts consider the future for the business. There is still cause for optimism, although inflation remains a big unknown and there are real fears of governments’ ability to sustain debt levels.

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Executive summary

• Foreign exchange will go through tougher times but the future for the business remains bright

• E-commerce will play an increasingly important role

• Inflation will remain a key theme

• The spectre of government bankruptcies looms

DB, HSBC Are you optimistic for the FX business?

CKG, Société Générale Absolutely – for a number of reasons. First, while global GDP will slow, corporates will still need to carry out commercial transactions.

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