Foreign Exchange
Overview
Agreement between two parties to buy and sell currencies. USD against selling another currency e.g., CDF, EURO & GBP at an agreed price for the settlement spot date.
Agreement between two parties to buy and sell currencies. USD against selling another currency e.g., CDF, EURO & GBP at an agreed price for the settlement spot date.
- There is equal access to market information (transparency).
- The purchase and sale are done instantly.
- It is a global 24-hours market.
- It protects traders and clients from unfavourable exchange rate fluctuations which might occur between the contract date and the payment date.
- The exact value of import and export orders can be calculated and established.
- This helps eliminate currency risk, as foreign exchange costs are determined t with no upfront cost.
- It is the most liquid market in the world, compared to other products.
- Price transparency is very high in the FX market.
- Evolution of online foreign exchange trading continues to improve benefits traders.
- Hold a valid identity document (passport, Election card, driver's license).
- Foreign Exchange Limits compliance.
- Compliance to Forex Rates.
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Money Market Products
Fixed income securities i.e., Bonds; government bonds (Treasury Bonds) government, and corporate bonds. Bonds have maturities of 2 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years, and 15 years.