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Ben BuckinghamCEO- FX risk management
- Australian Dollar outlook 2026
- Currency hedging strategy
How to counter the three major forces eroding your bottom line in 2026
The forces reshaping FX markets in 2026: the sharpest US dollar reversal in 15 years, an oil shock disrupting global supply, and RBA-Fed policy pushing the AUD to multi-year highs. Primary has three strategies to protect your margins through the volatility.
Ben BuckinghamCEO- Treasury strategy
- Diversification strategy
The world’s biggest balance sheets are buying gold. How does this affect your treasury strategy?
Gold's rise is reshaping treasury strategy. With currency risk, geopolitical instability, and dollar erosion accelerating, CFOs must weigh not only gold as an investment option but modern treasury strategy that provides real-time data and diversification.
Finn BlakeChief of Staff- AI for finance teams
- AI trends for 2026
- Real time decision visibility
How the modern CFO is actually implementing AI
AI in 2026 demands proof, not promises. Lovable's $200M ARR growth shows measurable outcomes win investment. For finance teams, real-time AI visibility and ROI accountability are now the new standard.
Ben BuckinghamCEO- Treasury management for mining
- Key risks and opportunities in mining 2026
Can treasury management solve mining's biggest risks in 2026?
Mining CFOs face a paradox in 2026: record commodity prices create opportunity, but operational complexity, geopolitical tensions, and capital constraints threaten performance. Modern treasury management is shifting from cost center to strategic enabler.
Finn BlakeChief of Staff- Rolex's treasury management
- Finance strategy
The Rolex Paradox: How financial secrecy became a competitive advantage
The Rolex story teaches us that when finance is treated as strategy not reporting, it becomes a growth engine. By keeping financials private and avoiding quarterly pressure, Rolex protected pricing power, funded long-term decisions, and built one of the world’s most dominant luxury brands.
Finn BlakeChief of Staff- US earnings season
- FX volatility
- FX management
Q4 earnings season: why are companies ignoring the volatility they can control?
January kicks off Q4 earnings season in the US - fuelling volatility. Beyond headlines, FX impacts are often overlooked. Levi’s shows how smart FX hedging can offset operational currency pressure and protect cash, even when margins look hit.
Ben BuckinghamCEO- Idle cash investment
- Long term financial strategy for the mining sector
Treasury as strategy: the new competitive advantage in mining
Mining companies investing billions in future-proofing portfolios overlook critical treasury strategy. Optimised cash reserves deliver 4.5% institutional yields, extending runway by an average of 2.5 months. Transform idle capital into strategic advantage for M&A, sustainability, tech investment.
Ben BuckinghamCEO- FX strategy
- FX tool for start ups
- Critical FX pain points faced by finance teams
FX mismanagement is eroding your bottom line: from reactive to proactive strategy
FX volatility is silently eroding Australian business profits. Today’s volatile economic conditions coupled with lack in real time visibility of currency movements - reactive FX strategies have become the norm. Primary is a simple solution to this for smart CFOs.
Ben BuckinghamCEO- Cash visibility
- Idle cash investment
- FX management
- FX strategy
What is 'good' treasury management?
Good treasury management turns cash, FX, and investments into strategic levers. Real-time visibility, smart idle cash deployment, and FX risk control boost efficiency, protect margins, and free CFOs to focus on growth and long-term strategy.