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FXbeacon: Giving Back

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Years ago, I read the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. In the book, Kiyosaki teaches the concept called the “Law of Reciprocity,” where you reap the rewards both tangible and intangible by helping others.  This is a concept I firmly believe in and rely on to guide my life. The company I’ve […]

Cash Flow Hedging in Eruptive Currency Markets

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This summer my family visited Yellowstone National Park. At Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District, near the north entrance of Yellowstone, I learned about the park’s history. This was the first national park ever established, with a vast coverage area (3,472 square miles or 8,992 kilometers), limited financial resources, and very harsh winter conditions. Despite these […]

Navigating Finance and the English Channel: Michael Harris’s Dual Quest

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Michael Harris, the Chief Financial Officer at GPS Capital Markets, has been instrumental in driving financial innovation and growth within the company. His leadership and strategic vision have played a big role in advancing GPS. This dedication was on full display during his recent swim across the English Channel with long-time friends Scott Thatcher and […]

FX Balance Sheet Hedging: Providing Value by Protecting Value

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Providing Value This May marked eight years since I started working at GPS as an FX Advisor. I have become increasingly grateful I made the decision to go into FX, as the field has become more important for many businesses bracing against market volatility over the last few years. Shortly after I started my position […]

Life Lessons and FX Advisory: Tyler Gibbons’ Story

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Discover powerful lessons from Tyler Gibbons on FX advisory and life after losing his son. Learn how resilience shapes success.

FXbeacon: Fostering Developmental Relationships in Business: A Holistic Approach

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My wife loves to explore the world. Anyone who has gone on an adventure with us knows that my wife’s trips are always outstanding. My trips on the other hand are usually all about business and developing relationships with people around the world. A few years ago, we visited Notre Dame in Paris and took […]

Improving Business Batting Averages with Balance Sheet Hedging: Cricket, FX, and Mitigating Risk

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From a certain vantage point, the world of foreign exchange is a complex game influenced by predictable and unpredictable factors:  Businesses that correctly anticipate market movements and their risk exposure win their games, while those that don’t forecast or understand their weaknesses tend to lose. My perspective is undoubtedly influenced by my lifelong love of […]

FXbeacon: Zen and the Art of FX Risk Management

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I like to travel. Experiencing different places and their cultures is a passion for my wife and me. Though we make some restaurant reservations and schedule a few activities, we like to leave room for serendipity. Surprises are encouraged; the best surprises usually become our favorite memories, and the worst surprises almost always become our […]