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402-Minimize the Risk on International Payments

The impact of globalization on our economy has caused unprecedented demands on how treasurers manage international payments. In a global economy where there are no official borders for international transactions and foreign currencies are abundant, how should we best move forward within today’s global business environment and the new economic realities. This session delves into today's best international payments transactions practices and how applying prudent risk management strategies to best manage their foreign currency exposures.

Learning Objectives:
	Understand international payment options.
	Establish efficiencies in treasury process for successful international payments.
	Learn what risk management strategies should be applied to minimize payment risks and maximize on payment options.

Victor Hinojosa, Western Union Global Business Payments Victor Hinojosa is the Director – Corporate Payments Strategy for Custom House, a Western Union Company, and is responsible for providing strategic payments and hedging strategies to our corporate clients.  Hinojosa has extensive global banking experience specializing in foreign exchange (FX) and has worked with leading global financial institutions, corporations and financial technology firms. Prior to joining Custom House, he worked at JPMorgan in New York and London where he leveraged his unique FX and technology background for seven years. Before moving to the US , he spent 6 years as an FX trader in Toronto . After joining Custom House in 2007, he has grown the client base exponentially in his region and has developed numerous strategic alliances with accounting and legal firms.