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CEO at NEO
We develop solutions to help corporates manage their FX risk
NEO Capital Markets is a fully MIFID2 regulated firm by CNMV and registered with FCA

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Laurent Descout

Fintech Trends Reshaping Treasury in 2025

Treasurers find themselves at the intersection of rapid fintech innovation and shifting economic conditions. The past year saw fintechs continue disrupting traditional financial services, advancing analytics, redefining risk management, and challenging long-held industry norms. Now, just a month into the new year, several key fintech trends are p...

13 February 2025 Fintech

Laurent Descout

Volatility bubbling shows why FX risk management remains a priority

In recent weeks, volatility has started bubbling up again with currency rates fluctuating bringing FX risk management back to the fore for many businesses. In April, Bloomberg’s gauge for hedging swings jumped to its highest since January, influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and speculation that the Fed will have to hold monetar...

20 June 2024 Fintech

Laurent Descout

Why treasurers should prepare for stablecoins

Digital assets and crypto have become increasingly mainstream and have made many headlines, but not always for the right reasons. Aside from governance concerns, the biggest criticisms levelled at crypto from a B2B payments standpoint are volatility and the lack of an underlying asset. Bitcoin, the most prominent crypto coin, has fluctuated in val...

10 May 2024 Treasury Management

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