Silicon Valley Bank - Global Edgehttp://www.svb.com/FeedBurnerRss.aspx?type=publications&id=747http://www.svb.com/images/logo-svb-box.pngSilicon Valley Bankhttp://www.svb.com/FeedBurnerRss.aspx?type=publications&id=747Latest Publication Updates for Silicon Valley BankSVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdgehttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesWhy the Rupee is Weakening... AgainScott Petruska
Scott Petruska

The Indian rupee has been the worst-performing Asian currency over the past month. This last Tuesday the USD:INR rate reached 58.985 — an all-time high! This latest upswing in the USD:INR rate begun last month near 54.00 and was fueled by a combination of domestic and international factors (see below).  The all-time high rate prompted an unexpected appearance in the market by the Indian government. Their central bank , the Reserve Bank of India, intervened directly into the FX market by selling U.S. dollars. The intervention was successful, as it is now trading lower; however, seldom does one bout of intervention by a central bank turn the tide on a currency. I’ll make a side bet that intervention will be needed again to prevent further rupee weakness.

  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/jq4ADY8MjWo/Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:24:35 GMT10737423788http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Scott_Petruska/Why_the_Rupee_is_Weakening____Again/7 Incentives to Locate or Expand Your Business in the UKScott Petruska
Scott PetruskaThe UK is one of the countries at the top of the list for companies looking to expand beyond the United States – and provides a host of incentives for direct foreign investment. Here’s a quick look at seven of these incentives – and you can learn more about the UK business climate and key expansion considerations by downloading our free “Guide to Business and Banking – UK”.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/Lq7QTPYO_l0/Mon, 27 May 2013 18:50:00 GMT8589935561http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Scott_Petruska/7_Incentives_to_Locate_or_Expand_Your_Business_in_the_UK/Webinar: Letter of Credit Tools to Mitigate Risk, Expand Your Market and Satisfy Performance Requirements (On Demand)Dennis Brown
Dennis BrownAs fast-growing, innovation companies expand into foreign markets, letters of credit are seen as a key tool for facilitating sales transactions. In this interactive discussion, our experts explained the benefits of using letters of credit and how to most effectively structure transactions.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/_AhlGphMjJo/Wed, 22 May 2013 15:16:04 GMT10737423602http://www.svb.com/blog/dbrown/webinar-replay/letter-of-credit-tools-to-mitigate-risk/What's Next in Store for the Australian DollarScott Petruska
Scott PetruskaThe Australian dollar has been caught in a tight trading range ($1.02-$1.06) for the past nine months, and appears to be going nowhere fast!  The buying forces of offshore money - from both global investors in search of yield and speculators riding the momentum and "carry" trades - have been neatly balanced by the selling forces of Australia's weakening terms of trade*, falling commodity prices being the chief culprit. Of course, the biggest risk for Australia's economy and demand for its currency is China, it's primary trading partner - and China's economy is slowing! Our analysis below tries to cover the relevant factors in determining what's next in store for the Aussie.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/_xcraav8ELo/Thu, 02 May 2013 14:10:08 GMT10737423485http://www.svb.com/blog/spetruska/whats-next-in-store-for-the-australian-dollar/Webinar: Export Financing: The Tools and Techniques for Financing Your Foreign Sales (On Demand)Li Song, CFA
Li Song, CFACross-border trade can bring business risk. But companies are finding that it also opens up immense opportunities for business growth - through use of trade finance tools and techniques that can help you manage risk, expedite revenue, and build new customer relationships. This online seminar will explain the export financing options available to help you conduct business overseas. Our guest speaker, Rob Guthrie of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, will discuss the programs available to you through his agency.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/9HyLUR6vOYE/Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT10737423341http://www.svb.com/blogs/lsong/webinar/export-financing--tools-and-techniques-for-financing-your-foreign-sales/SVB Global Gateway Joins Governor Brown’s Trade Mission to ChinaAndy Tsao
Andy TsaoThis week kicks off Governor Jerry Brown’s first official trade and investment mission to China in more than 10 years. Kristen Durham and I are proud to represent SVB’s Global Gateway and join the delegation of 75 business, economic development and policy leaders organized by the Bay Area Council.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/eiUPuG3sX3k/Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:21:16 GMT10737423309http://www.svb.com/blogs/svbglobal_gateway_joins_governor_browns_trade_to_china/Webinar: How New China Payment Opportunities Open Doors For Your Global Business (On Demand)Paul Kao 高葆瑜
Paul Kao 高葆瑜

This presentation provides an overview of onshore FX transaction capabilities and strategies for optimizing your payments and doing business in China.

 

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Scott PetruskaHong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan are important players in international trade,  providing high quality goods and services to the U.S., SVB's clients increasingly see opportunities in these countries, as evidenced by expanded FX and trade finance activity.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/phybJJR3120/Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:06:33 GMT10737419916http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Scott_Petruska/Webinar_the_dragon_ecomonies/A Brighter Future for IndiaJoe O'Leary
Joe O'LearyThere is no doubt the BRIC economic growth has slowed and investor's appetite for risk remains weak.  However, the Indian economy seems to have been hit the worst.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/xZcp90RvNW0/Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:12:23 GMT10737419325http://www.svb.com/blogs/joleary/a_brighter_future_for_india/Webinar - Currency War! An Update on Brazil & the RealScott Petruska
Scott PetruskaBrazil is one of the most up-and-coming economies in the world, a hotbed of opportunity for those firms interested in expanding overseas and beyond the slow growth economies of the U.S., Japan and the Euro zone. There are challenges, however, when doing business in Brazil...  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/zthZp9vUye8/Fri, 25 May 2012 21:24:36 GMT10737418863http://www.svb.com/blogs/spetruska/currency-war-brazil-the-real/The Promise of BrazilAndy Tsao
Andy TsaoMake way for the BRIC countries! With the western economies mired in recession over the past few years, the engine of global growth has been without question Brazil, India, China and Russia. At their fourth annual summit in March, the BRIC countries discussed collaboration and policies that would give these powerhouses a greater voice in the global markets and reduce their reliance on the developed economies.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/WIoMx1wKFQc/Tue, 22 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT10737418728http://www.svb.com/blogs/atsao/the-promise-of-brazil/Video Interview: Borderless Economics - The Surprising Effects of Global MigrationJoe Morgan, CFA
Joe Morgan, CFARobert Guest, The Economist’s Business Editor, discusses his key business and economic findings from his book Borderless Economics: Chinese Sea Turtles, Indian Fridges and the New Fruits of Global Capitalism in this video interview with Joe Morgan, Chief Investment Officer of SVB Asset Management...  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/IZ_OFssERz4/Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:39:23 GMT4294974782http://www.svb.com/blogs/jmorgan/video-borderless-economics/Your Guide to Trade FinanceJeff Strawn
Jeff Strawn

Take the mystery out of trade finance, with Silicon Valley Bank’s Trade Finance Guide, designed to help you understand common techniques for managing risk as you expand your company’s global presence ...

  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/vyVb9LTjQDQ/Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT2151http://www.svb.com/blogs/jstrawn/trade-finance-guide/Online Seminar: Offshore Renminbi (CNH) Market: Opportunities Continue to ExpandMark Noble
Mark NobleAs China’s new offshore currency (CNH) market celebrates its first year anniversary, new business opportunities continue to evolve. An comprehensive overview of this new FX market will be discussed.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/X7Qdb8wMIDc/Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMT4294973926http://www.svb.com/onlineseminar/cnh-market-111711/Online Seminar: Export Finance - The Tools and Techniques for Financing Your Foreign SalesCarla Winfield
Carla WinfieldOffering extended payment terms to your international customers can facilitate and increase your global sales. This online seminar will explain the trade finance options available to you as you structure payment terms for your overseas customers.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/ZRRGT7BnB8E/Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:45:00 GMT4294973916http://www.svb.com/onlineseminar/export-finance/Online Seminar: Optimizing Currency Risk Management – An Introduction to FAS 133/ASC 815Dave Bhagat
Dave BhagatCompanies increasingly generate revenues and incur costs in different currencies, creating currency risk. Heightened volatility in the foreign exchange markets has increased the level of risk that companies face, even as their exposures grow.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/8RIYMy3fyD8/Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:25:00 GMT4294973862http://www.svb.com/onlineseminar/optimizing-currency-risk-management/Online Seminar: Trade Finance 101 – International Methods of Payment and Risk ManagementCarla Winfield
Carla WinfieldIn this replay of the September 29 Web seminar, you achieve a deeper understanding of the risks associated with entering new markets and the knowledge necessary to mitigate those risks to effectively receive payment.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/VBJvUbywfF8/Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:01:07 GMT4294973787http://www.svb.com/onlineseminar/trade-finance-101/If Only the World Was Really Flat: Mitigating Payment and Foreign Exchange Risk When Selling OverseasCarla Winfield
Carla WinfieldU.S. companies are increasingly looking to foreign markets for new sales opportunities, which can be challenging but rewarding if you are properly prepared for the risks involved...  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/aQ6RIsffBIg/Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:35:00 GMT4294973746http://www.svb.com/blogs/cwinfield/mitigating-payment-and-fx-risk/Interview with Douglas Raymond, CEO of Julu MobileLilly Huang黄莉莉
Lilly Huang黄莉莉In China, it's happening very fast. The old generation of mobile devices — smart phones like Nokia and Ericsson —are replaced by iPhones and Android. This is a big opportunity for the developers because these phones are so much more powerful in the way they interact with users.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/ZByoaU-uhtI/Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:35:00 GMT4294973410http://www.svb.com/blogs/china-esg/interview-douglas-raymond/Guide to Foreign Exchange PolicyCompanies planning to operate in the global marketplace should prepare for the inevitable risks associated with foreign currency exchange. A variety of solutions — forwards, options, non-deliverable forwards and foreign currency accounts — can help reduce the surprises that foreign exchange rates create in your company’s 10K or 10Q financial statements. However, before you outline a foreign exchange (FX) risk management plan, you should create a formal policy for the management of foreign exchange exposure. This process will help you examine accounting and cash flow implications, but will take into consideration your risk tolerance and corporate goals.&#160;&#160;<a href="http://www.svb.com/pdfs/webinars/B_fx-policy-guide_0511.pdf">Read More</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~4/7sjJHlJAfY4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-GlobalEdge/~3/7sjJHlJAfY4/B_fx-policy-guide_0511.pdfMon, 02 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT600http://www.svb.com/pdfs/webinars/B_fx-policy-guide_0511.pdf