FX Overlay News

In this section you will find case studies - 7orca INSIGHT - and current information - 7orca IN FOCUS - as well as multimedia content on FX markets and currency overlay.

Further news and insights on FX management are predominantly available in German and can be found in the German news section of the website.

07/01/2023

FX Market Report Q2 2023

Inflation, interest rate pause and balance sheet reduction programs by Fed and ECB determine the currency markets. In our quarterly report, 7orca…

05/03/2023

The environment for currency overlay is currently ideal

The mega merger between Credit Suisse and UBS also had an impact on the Swiss franc. Holger Bang from Hamburg-based alternatives specialist 7orca…

03/31/2023

FX Market Report Q1 2023

The banking crisis, interest rate cycle and stagflation have had a significant impact on the first quarter of 2023. 7orca sheds light on the impact…

01/12/2023

FX Market Report 2022

In our 2022 review, we shed light on the major currency markets around the world, the impact of central banks' interest rate moves, the specifics of…

11/18/2022

7orca expects an even stronger US dollar in the medium term

The midterms in the US also have an impact on the US dollar. In the short term, Holger Bang, Head of Currency Overlay at 7orca Asset Management,…

09/14/2022

7orca on the comeback of currencies

In the current market environment, currency hedging and currency management are increasingly back in the focus of investors. Holger Bang, Head of…

07/04/2022

FX Market Report Q2 2022

The euro continued its structural weakness in the second quarter of 2022. The ECB's hesitant rate hike of 25 basis points was unable to counteract…

05/12/2022

Maximum Efficiency: Currency Overlay without Limiting the Alpha Potential of Investment Managers

Many investors are aware that the currency risks of their portfolios require professional management. At the same time, a dedicated FX overlay should…

10/14/2021

Structural Advantages of a Dedicated FX Overlay

A dedicated FX overlay programme can unlock significant economies of scale while minimising operational risks. Jasper Duex, CIO, describes the…

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