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The Treasury Hub - September 2019 Report 1.05 MB

This is the September 2019 issue of the Treasury Hub report, as we continue to bring you our regular Banking and Treasury Report as part of THE TREASURY HUB.As we head into autumn, the focus is firmly on Brexit and how it may play out. Over the summer, the main casualty was the EUR/GBP exchange rate. Section 5 of this month’s report focuses on Brexit. If your company hasn’t undertaken a Brexit impact assessment, then you are running out of time. Companies will commence work on their 2020 budgets soon and the backdrop to such preparation is largely negative at this point in time.

Brexit Resources - Clear Customs - Free Customs Training 175.7 KB

For the customs intermediary sector, and other businesses, taking steps now to train key staff on how to effectively complete a customs declaration helps pre-empt Brexit related customs challenges. Supported by Getting Ireland Brexit Ready, the Clear Customs free training initiative is delivered through Skillnet Ireland at several training locations nationwide.

Brexit Resources - InterTradeIreland - Brexit Vouchers 155.55 KB

Cross-border traders can now avail of two vouchers from InterTradeIreland which are available to provide financial support and to help you understand Brexit and implement changes identified in your business.

Sterling Update - 28 August 2019 376.19 KB

Boris Johnson to ask the Queen to suspend parliament from mid-September. Any prospects of a calm September and possible solution in that timeframe to the backstop has just disappeared.

The Treasury Hub - July 2019 Report 895.64 KB

This is the sixth Banking and Treasury Report of 2019 which we bring to you as part of THE TREASURY HUB. There has been a rapid fall off in interest rates in the main economic areas over the past two months, which is quite concerning for the macroeconomic outlook. The appointment of Christine Lagarde as ECB President is currently being assessed by the markets. GBP has weakened to EUR/GBP0.9000 and it is difficult to see anything other than GBP remaining weak for now.

The Treasury Hub - June 2019 Report 1.1 MB

This is the fifth Banking and Treasury Report of 2019 which we bring to you as part of THE TREASURY HUB. GBP has emerged as a risk again in the aftermath of the UK local and European elections. Euro interest rates have also heavily retreated over the past 4-6 weeks which is positive from a debt management perspective but negative on the economic outlook front.

The Treasury Hub - May 2019 Report 1.1 MB

This is the fourth Banking and Treasury Report of 2019 which we bring to you as part of THE TREASURY HUB. Brexit had disappeared off the agenda for a short spell but is back in vogue after the local elections in the UK. Interest rates remain remarkably low and static while the foreign exchange markets have been quiet ….almost too quiet!

The Treasury Hub - April 2019 Report 1.11 MB

This is the third Banking and Treasury Report of 2019 which we bring to you as part of THE TREASURY HUB. Brexit continues to dominate headlines as an extension to 31st October 2019 is agreed. Interest rates have stalled / eased while equity markets continue to recover.

Brexit & Markets Update 719.77 KB

Deal or No-Deal? With the possibility of a no deal Brexit looming, this market update report provides a review of EUR/GBP for March and details the potential currency implications in light of Brexit.

The Treasury Hub - March 2019 Report 1.01 MB

This is the second Banking and Treasury Report of 2019 which we bring to you as part of THE TREASURY HUB. While Brexit is the gift that keeps on taking (your time), interest rates have stalled while equity markets recover.

The Treasury Hub - February 2019 Report 578.03 KB

This is the first Banking and Treasury Report of 2019 which we bring to you as part of THE TREASURY HUB. It was an active start to the year on many fronts: Brexit continues to dominate matters in Ireland and the UK while the US looks at a possible stalling / slowdown of the economy.