What do everyday brands have in common with complex financial instruments?
More than you may expect. Behind everyday products found in homes around the world, leading consumer goods companies rely on derivatives to manage global risk and keep operations running smoothly. Here’s how they manage volatility across the supply chain: FX hedging to navigate revenue from sales in over 150 countries. Commodity hedging to control costs […]
Crypto-asset identifiers – (DTIs) as underliers for UPIs
Historically, crypto-assets, as opposed to other financial instruments, have been more difficult to identify given their complexities and intricacies. To date, they been given general short-names. For example: bitcoin is called BTC or XBT, and Ethereum Ether referred to as Ξ, Ether or ETH Non-uniformity of such names, has made the process of identifying such […]
Flying with Derivatives: Keeping Airports Grounded in a Turbulent Economy
What if we told you airports use financial derivatives to keep operations running smoothly despite economic headwinds, fuel cost fluctuations, and rate volatility? Major international airports don’t just manage runways, they manage risk. Behind the scenes, derivatives help keep everything from infrastructure projects to passenger services financially on track. Here’s how airports use derivatives: Interest […]
Cruising with Derivatives: Staying Afloat in Choppy Markets
What if we told you cruise companies use financial derivatives to navigate volatile fuel prices and manage financial risk? Global cruise lines rely on derivatives to smooth out costs and keep long-term strategies on course even when markets get rough. Here’s how they use derivatives: Fuel hedging to lock in bunker fuel prices and reduce […]
Meet the team: Agata Winnicka
How did Agata find herself at TRAction? Agata previously worked for a CFD broker, as a Business Development Manager. Commenting on why she joined TRAction, she adds, “I thought it would be an interesting experience to see trading from another angle.” Agata explains that she found out about an open opportunity at TRAction through a […]
Meet the team: Kay Feshia
How did Kay find herself at TRAction? Prior to joining the team at TRAction, Kay worked in an audit and accounting firm for 19 years, dealing with audit and book-keeping. She later found herself at TRAction through a friend. Kay’s responsibilities in her role… Kay explains, “my primary responsibilities are to manage our finance operations […]
Meet the team: Daisy Hogger
How did Daisy find herself at TRAction? “Towards the end of my studies, I started freelance marketing work for small businesses and also explored personal content creation on TikTok which I have now grown to over 13,000 followers.” After graduating, Daisy came across TRAction during a competitive job hunt. Daisy describes it as “a case […]
87.1% of Listed Companies Use Derivatives
What do luxury car manufacturers and financial derivatives have in common? More than you think. Behind the sleek designs and powerful engines, leading car manufacturers are also using derivatives to keep their business on track. Here’s how they manage market fluctuations: FX hedging to manage revenue from global sales. Commodity hedging to stabilise jet fuel […]
Meet the team: Quinn
How did Quinn find himself at TRAction? Before starting TRAction, Quinn was a General Manager at Axitrader, an online broker of OTC derivatives. He explains, “I met Sophie Gerber there and she later came up with the idea for TRAction, and asked me to be part of it.” Quinn’s responsibilities in his role… As co-CEO, […]
Winning Off the Pitch with vPPAs
What if we told you sports organisations use financial derivatives to play the long game? Major sports leagues around the world are using Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPAs) to secure energy prices and support sustainability initiatives, including the @Premier League, who aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Here’s how they use derivatives: vPPAs […]