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New from the FCM Division of INTL FCStone Financial Inc., “Elevator’s Edge” aims to help grain elevators re-engage with producers by enabling elevators to bring more value to their producer relationships. Learn what products and services are included in this unique bundle – and how elevators can help their customers access them.

The worldwide markets for precious metals have never been more competitive, volatile or complex. INTL FCStone’s expert traders pair deep understanding of global market dynamics with local intelligence to help our clients protect margins, manage volatility and increase profits.

Learn how the FCM Division within INTL FCStone Financial Inc. partners with financial institutions to help their clients access a robust suite of commodity trading and risk management services – without having to take on balance-sheet risk or go through a competitor.

The Aite Group characterizes INTL FCStone Inc’s Global Payments group as much more than a technology solution that facilitates cross-border payments.  In a recent report prepared for their consulting clients, they state, “With its deep knowledge of various market and payments complexities, INTL FCStone provides a high degree of personal touch at every step in the payments process to make sure payments complete successfully."

Read the report here and learn how INTL FCStone’s Global Payments group fits into the cross-border payments space.

El clima, las regulaciones gubernamentales y la cambiante demanda del consumidor se combinan para hacer del mercado del café uno de los más volátiles. Por suerte, una estrategia efectiva de gestión de riesgo puede ofrecerle a su compañía las oportunidades que necesita para administrar el riesgo de precios. Más importante aún,  es no permitir que los mitos y rumores que rodean la práctica de la gestión de riesgos le impidan proteger sus márgenes contra los efectos de la volatilidad del mercado. Por eso le invitamos a leer nuestro folleto digital, 5 mitos en la gestión de riesgo de los precios del café, en el que desmontamos las leyendas más comunes sobre la gestión de riesgos.

The few patchy reports that have emerged sound ominous for the hog industry in the world’s largest pork market. The American pork market has enjoyed a sudden windfall, and yet the concern is growing that the most virulent pig disease in modern history could come to the US. INTL FCStone’s latest white paper, Chinese Pig Epidemic Poised to Reshape Global Trade, is a comprehensive report on what’s going on in China and how it will affect both hog and feed markets.

Threats to your margins can take many forms. Certainly, you have considered your primary inputs and taken steps to mitigate the risks associated with volatility in those markets, but have you considered your energy costs’ impact on your ability to meet your budget goals? Learn more about how INTL FCStone can help you address energy markets’ threats to your margins.

With our global perspective, diverse offering, deep expertise, INTL FCStone can help food manufacturers manage their commodity price risk.

Split-second decisions – the right ones, the informed ones – are critical to your success in today’s dynamic coffee marketplace. You need the latest news and prices, informed analysis, and on-the-ground coffee industry reporting. With CoffeeNetwork, we’ve got you covered around the clock and around the world. Subscribe today so you don’t miss out on a single crucial update.

Repleta de valiosa información, esta elegante infografía nos proporciona un resumen de la comercialización mundial del cacao, desde las tendencias de producción y consumo hasta los flujos comerciales.