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Foreign Exchange Market to grow by USD 582 Billion (2025-2029), driven by urbanization and digitalization, Report on how AI is redefining the market landscape – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI – The global foreign exchange market size is estimated to grow by USD 582 billion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.6% during the forecast period. Growing urbanization and digitalization is driving market growth, with a trend towards 24×7 trading opportunities for foreign exchange. However, uncertainty of future exchange rates poses a challenge. Key market players include Bank of America Corp., Barclays PLC, BNP Paribas SA, Citigroup Inc., Commonwealth Bank of Australia, DBS Bank Ltd, Deutsche Bank AG, HSBC Holdings Plc, JPMorgan Chase and Co., London Stock Exchange Group plc, NatWest Group plc, Societe Generale SA, Standard Chartered PLC, State Street Corp., The Bank of Nova Scotia, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., UBS Group AG, and XTX Markets Ltd..

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Foreign Exchange Market Scope

Report Coverage

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Base year

2024

Historic period

2019 – 2023

Forecast period

2025-2029

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 10.6%

Market growth 2025-2029

USD 582 billion

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

9.3

Regional analysis

North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Performing market contribution

Europe at 47%

Key countries

US, UK, Canada, China, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, India, Brazil, and UAE

Key companies profiled

Bank of America Corp., Barclays PLC, BNP Paribas SA, Citigroup Inc., Commonwealth Bank of Australia, DBS Bank Ltd, Deutsche Bank AG, HSBC Holdings Plc, JPMorgan Chase and Co., London Stock Exchange Group plc, NatWest Group plc, Societe Generale SA, Standard Chartered PLC, State Street Corp., The Bank of Nova Scotia, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., UBS Group AG, and XTX Markets Ltd.

Market Driver

The Foreign Exchange Market, also known as Forex, is a global market where currencies are bought and sold. Financial institutions and non-financial customers, including individuals, retailers, corporate institutes, and multinational corporations, participate in this market for various reasons. Currency swaps, international trade, interest rate differentials, monetary interventions, speculation, investment flows, and economic indicators are some of the trends influencing Forex. Political developments, risk appetite, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical risks also impact the market. Retail forex trading, international transactions, and currency exchange services are accessible to individuals and small businesses through modern technology and trading platforms. Central banks, monetary policies, regulations, and inflation are key factors affecting Forex rates. Major currency pairs like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY have high trading volume, with interbank networks and electronic platforms ensuring efficiency in 24-hour operations. Corporates, hedge funds, wealth managers, and foreign exchange services offer advisory services, trading programs, and remittance services to meet diverse needs. Globalization of businesses, GDP growth, investor confidence, liquidity, and economic events influence Forex market dynamics. Financial crises and strategic corporate activities also impact the market, with hedging strategies providing risk management solutions. Personal finance, global commerce, international travel, and online shopping are some areas where Forex plays a crucial role. 

The foreign exchange market operates continuously, providing traders with the opportunity to buy and sell currencies around the clock. This is due to the fact that trades are facilitated through a network of computers and various international time zones. The New York market closing does not halt foreign exchange trading as other markets in different parts of the world remain open. Consequently, when the USD’s closing rate is reported, it signifies the exchange rate at the New York market’s closing time. Money transactions continue globally beyond the New York market’s hours, making the foreign exchange market a dynamic, non-stop marketplace. 

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Market Challenges

The Foreign Exchange Market, also known as Forex, is a global market where Currencies are bought and sold. It’s a significant part of the Foreign Securities Market, involving Financial Institutions, Non-Financial Customers, and various other players like Individuals, Retailers, Corporate Institutes, and Hedge Funds. International Trade, Interest Rate Differentials, Monetary Interventions, Speculation, Investment Flows, and Economic Indicators influence Forex rates. Political Developments, Risk Appetite, Inflationary Pressures, Retail Forex Trading, and International Transactions are also crucial factors. Modern Technology, Globalization of Businesses, and 24-hour Operation make Forex accessible to Individual Investors, Small Businesses, and Multinational Corporations dealing with Major Currency Pairs. Currency Swaps, Monetary Policies, Regulations, and Central Banks play a crucial role in maintaining Liquidity and Stability. However, challenges like Terrorism Threats, Geopolitical Risks, and Financial Crises can impact Forex trading significantly. Currency Exchange Services, Remittance Services, and Trading Programs help facilitate these transactions efficiently.In foreign trading, the exchange rate uncertainty poses a significant risk. When a deal is finalized, the value of the currencies involved may change before payment is received. For instance, if a buyer agrees to pay USD525,935 for a shipment based on an exchange rate of USD0.85 per Euro, the seller expects to collect €600,000. However, if the Euro depreciates to USD0.84, the seller will only receive €592,000, resulting in a USD8,000 loss. To mitigate this risk, traders employ various hedging strategies or lock in exchange rates at the time of transaction.

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Segment Overview

This foreign exchange market report extensively covers market segmentation by

TypeReporting DealersFinancial InstitutionsNon-financial CustomersTrade Finance InstrumentsCurrency SwapsOutright Forward And FX SwapsFX OptionsGeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACSouth AmericaMiddle East And AfricaCounterpartyReporting DealersOther Financial InstitutionsNon-Financial Customers

1.1 Reporting dealers- The foreign exchange market is a crucial financial market where participating institutions hold risky inventory positions during the maturity period. Liquidity providers, who absorb imbalances in the market, are compensated through high returns, reflecting the risk premium associated with non-diversifiable risks. Reporting dealers, as financial entities, provide inter-day liquidity and buy/sell currencies and OTC derivatives for their accounts or customer demand. Liquidity is essential due to dispersed trading and the need for immediacy, with reporting dealers providing accurate information on future currency movements based on order flow. Market growth is expected as dealers with informational advantages minimize liquidity risks. Financial institutions, including US subsidiaries and foreign branches, are reporting dealers.

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Research Analysis

The Foreign Exchange Market, also known as Forex or FX, is a global financial market where currencies are traded. It is the largest and most liquid market in the world, with an average daily trading volume surpassing USD6 trillion. Financial institutions and non-financial customers, including individuals, retailers, corporations, and international trade entities, participate in this market to buy, sell, and exchange currencies. Currency swaps, where two parties exchange principal in one currency and agree to reverse the transaction at a later date in another currency, are common in Forex. Interest rate differentials, monetary interventions, speculation, investment flows, balance of payments, economic indicators, political developments, and IoT insurance market are some of the factors influencing currency values and trading in this market. Banks, corporations, and interbank networks facilitate the trading of currencies in this market. Currencies and foreign exchange rates fluctuate based on supply and demand, with trading volume influenced by various economic and political factors. The Forex market plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade and investment.

Market Research Overview

The Foreign Exchange Market, also known as Forex or FX, is a global financial market where currencies are bought and sold. It functions as a network of financial institutions and deals in the buying, selling, and exchange of currencies for various reasons, including for facilitating international trade and investments. The market is accessible to a wide range of participants, including financial institutions, non-financial customers, individuals, retailers, corporate institutions, and multinational corporations. Currency swaps, interest rate differentials, monetary interventions, speculation, investment flows, economic indicators, political developments, risk appetite, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical risks are some of the factors that influence the Forex market. Modern technology and electronic platforms have made trading more efficient, with 24-hour operation and accessible platforms for individual investors, small businesses, and major corporations. Currency exchange services, remittance services, and foreign exchange rates are essential components of the Forex market. Major currency pairs, such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD, dominate the market, with trading volumes reaching billions of dollars daily. The market is influenced by various economic events, financial crises, strategic corporate activities, and hedging strategies. Central banks and regulations play a crucial role in managing monetary policies and maintaining liquidity in the market.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

TypeReporting DealersFinancial InstitutionsNon-financial CustomersTrade Finance InstrumentsCurrency SwapsOutright Forward And FX SwapsFX OptionsGeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACSouth AmericaMiddle East And AfricaCounterpartyReporting DealersOther Financial InstitutionsNon-Financial Customers

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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EPWK HOLDINGS LTD. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

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XIAMEN, China, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EPWK HOLDINGS LTD. (the “Company”) (NasdaqGM: EPWK), a company that connects businesses with great talents through innovative and efficient cloud-sourcing platforms, announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 2,750,000 Class A ordinary shares at a public offering price of $4.10 per share. The Class A ordinary shares start trading on Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “EPWK” on February 6, 2025.

The Company will receive aggregate gross proceeds of $11.275 million from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters an option, exercisable within 30 days after the closing of the Offering, to purchase up to an additional 412,500 Class A ordinary shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The Offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis.

Proceeds from the Offering will be used for business development and marketing, research and development, exploration of new product and service offerings and the creation of an online global design center, and general corporate purposes and working capital.

Cathay Securities, Inc. acted as the representative of the underwriters, with Revere Securities LLC acting as co-underwriter (collectively, the “Underwriters”) for the Offering. VCL Law LLP served as counsel to the Company. Winston & Strawn LLP served as counsel to the Underwriters.

The Offering was conducted pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-269657) (the “Registration Statement”), previously filed with and subsequently declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 3, 2025. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus, forming a part of the Registration Statement. A final prospectus relating to the Offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, electronic copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained from Cathay Securities, Inc. at 40 Wall Street, Suite 3600, New York, NY 10005, or by telephone at +1 (855) 939-3888.

This press release has been prepared for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About EPWK HOLDINGS LTD.

The Company connects businesses with outstanding talent through an innovative and efficient integrated crowdsourcing platform, providing creative transaction services for small and medium-sized enterprises and suppliers. The Company was founded by Huang Guohua, former chief reporter of Fujian Daily Press Group, and conducts its operations through its subsidiaries and contractual arrangements with the variable interest entity in China. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: www.epwk.com

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be successfully completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the SEC.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations
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Phone: +86 0592-5978725
Email: chenyanjun@epwk.com

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SIMONA AMERICA Group Advances Sustainability Commitments with SBTi Validation As Part of SIMONA AG

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Reduction of CO2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2)SIMONA’s contribution to restricting global warming to 1.5 degreesSignificant milestone in the execution of SIMONA’s sustainability strategy

ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SIMONA AMERICA Group, a subsidiary of SIMONA AG, is proud to announce that the company’s ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This milestone underscores SIMONA’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and contributing to the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

SIMONA first signed up to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) at the beginning of 2024. The rationale behind this move was to ensure an effective reduction in the company’s carbon footprint, while also making a positive contribution to global climate change mitigation. In joining the SBTi, SIMONA has taken responsibility for the environment and set itself long-term goals that are both quantifiable and based on scientific principles.

As part of these science-based targets, SIMONA has pledged to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% in absolute terms by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 51.6% per ton of manufactured product within the same timeframe. The SBTi has recognized these targets as ambitious and aligned with the latest climate science and objectives of the Paris Agreement.

“The SBTi’s confirmation of our climate targets is a significant achievement within our sustainability strategy. It illustrates that we are on the right track when it comes to making a genuine contribution to global climate change mitigation. Working closely with our partners and customers, we are doing everything in our power to achieve our goals in a determined and effective manner,” said Johannes Kappler, Head of Sustainability at SIMONA AG.

At SIMONA AMERICA Group, sustainability remains a top priority across all facilities, operations, and product offerings. Through the increased use of renewable energy, process efficiency improvements, and material innovation—including the expansion of the TERREFORM® line for the aerospace industry and the installation of more than 3,300 solar panels at the Archbald, PA facility—SIMONA AMERICA Group is actively contributing to the company’s broader carbon reduction goals.

“SIMONA has started its sustainability journey much like every other company—by gathering a baseline for carbon accounting,” said Autumn Werner, Sustainability Manager for SIMONA AMERICA Group. “However, with SBTi validation, we have also added accountability to ensure that our efforts lead to real emission reductions while supporting the global goal of restricting warming to 1.5 degrees.”

Werner further emphasized the importance of industry-wide collaboration in sustainability: “SIMONA’s work towards becoming sustainable doesn’t just stop at products—it extends to real efforts across all of our facilities to drive meaningful emission reductions. The SBTi validation keeps us on track and aligns us with the many other companies committed to measurable, science-based climate action.”

To achieve these ambitious targets, SIMONA AMERICA Group is implementing specific initiatives, including transitioning to green electricity, optimizing production processes, and increasing the use of sustainable raw materials. Additionally, efforts to integrate post-industrial and customer waste into new products further reinforce the company’s circular economy approach.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) was established in 2015 as a collaboration between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). It provides companies with the framework to set rigorous emissions reduction targets in line with the latest climate science.

As SIMONA AMERICA Group continues to advance its sustainability strategy, the company remains committed to meaningful, science-backed actions that drive measurable impact for the environment and the industries it serves.

About SIMONA AMERICA Group

SIMONA AMERICA Group is a diversified manufacturer of high-quality thermoplastic products designed to provide innovative solutions and world-class customer service throughout the United States. As a subsidiary of SIMONA AG, the company is dedicated to sustainability, excellence, and advancing material technologies across multiple industries.

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Walter P Moore receives ACEC California top award for CAA ICON’s Intuit Dome

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Last night, the American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) announced that Walter P Moore has won the prestigious Golden State Award for their work on the Intuit Dome located in Inglewood, California.

Intuit Dome realized owner Steve Ballmer’s vision for the NBA Los Angeles Clippers to play in an iconic venue within a complex that houses all team functions under a single roof. The 18,000-seat arena is the NBA’s most environmentally friendly arena and benefits the Inglewood community year-round. The venue anchors a 1.14 million-square-foot facility including state-of-the-art practice and training facilities, team offices, fan gathering spaces, and indoor and outdoor basketball courts open to the public. The distinctive diagrid shell roof, covered in diamond-shaped ETFE and PTFE fabric panels, is designed to resemble a basketball net, making Intuit Dome stand out from other NBA arenas.

Walter P Moore’s team of structural, enclosure, seismic, and construction engineering specialists blended their expertise to optimize the roof geometry, connections, and panel layouts to achieve the goals of strength, beauty, and practicality. Seismic safety was a concern because the site is 1.25 miles from the Newport-Inglewood Fault.

The team created an elegant and ingenious solution that allows the light diagrid shell to behave independently from the much stiffer main arena structure that supports it during a seismic event. They connected the diagrid shell to the arena roof at its top and then laterally supported it at node points down its height with innovative toggle-brace connections. The toggle-braces provide lateral and gravity support while allowing the shell to “swish like a hula skirt” around the more rigid brace frame structure. Intuit Dome also features an enormous one-of-a-kind “Halo” board, a one-million pound, 360-degree, double-sided video board with retractable end pieces that are suspended from the roof, along with state-of-the-art rigging and catwalk systems that enhance the venue’s capabilities.

Intuit Dome is a fully electric facility with sufficient solar panels and batteries to power the arena for an entire concert or basketball game. It is the first NBA arena to achieve LEED Platinum certification under LEED v4. Walter P Moore reduced embodied carbon in the concrete by over 20 percent by collaborating with the concrete supplier to obtain supply-chain-specific Environmental Produce Declarations for all concrete mixes; as a result, the concrete is 50 percent more energy efficient than required by the California Green Building Code.

The complex opened on budget and three months ahead of schedule in July 2024.

Congratulations, Walter P Moore, for capturing ACEC California’s 2025 Golden State Award!

Photographs of all Engineering Excellence Award-winning projects can be found at: 2025 Engineering Excellence Award Winners – American Council of Engineering Companies of California

About Walter P Moore
Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, technology consulting, and construction engineering services, they design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Walter P Moore’s 900+ professionals work across 24 U.S. offices and seven international locations. For more information, visit www.walterpmoore.com, or follow Walter P Moore on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter), Facebook or Instagram.

About ACEC California
ACEC California is a 70+ year-old, nonprofit association of private consulting engineering and land surveying firms. As a statewide organization, we are dedicated to enhancing the consulting engineering and land surveying professions, protecting the general public, and promoting use of the private sector professionals in the growth and development of our state. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | X (Formerly Twitter) | LinkedIn 

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