CAPE TOWN ACTSA Breakfast: Foreign Exchange and Interest Rates: Insights for Strategic Financial Decision-Making

The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Southern Africa, in association with Standard Bank Ltd, invites you and your colleagues to an insightful presentation and panel discussion on Foreign Exchange and Interest Rates. This session is designed to equip attendees with practical market knowledge, current insights, and valuable perspectives on navigating today’s financial landscape.

The panel discussion will feature Mamokete Lijane, Strategist at Standard Bank and Varsha Maharaj, Head of Treasury at TFG (The Foschini Group).

The discussion will cover:

• The key drivers of foreign exchange and interest rate markets, and how global and domestic factors influence pricing and volatility
• The relationship between interest rates, monetary policy, and currency movements, and why these dynamics matter for financial decision‑making
• Insights into managing FX and interest rate exposure, including implications for funding, investments, and risk management strategies

As global financial markets continue to adjust to evolving economic conditions, central bank policy shifts, and geopolitical developments, foreign exchange and interest rates remain core components of financial planning and performance. Understanding how these markets interact is critical for navigating risk, identifying opportunity, and making informed strategic decisions.

This presentation aims to provide clarity on current market conditions and practical considerations within this evolving environment.