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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

Details

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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JinkoSolar Unveils Tiger Neo 5.0 All-Black Residential Solar Module with 25.52% Efficiency

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SHANGRAO, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), today unveiled Tiger Neo 5.0, an all-black residential solar module built on its all-new TAC technology. The first version to reach the market, an all-black 48-cell module, delivers a maximum power output of 510 W with a module efficiency of 25.52%. It was designed to redefine the upper limits of what a scenario-specific module can deliver in both appearance and efficiency for premium homes and other architecturally refined residences.

The module showcases a deeper, more uniform and more refined black appearance than conventional back-contact (BC) modules. Semiconductor-grade low- and high-temperature processes bring the power temperature coefficient down to -0.24%/℃, meaning stronger energy yield in high-temperature environments.

TAC technology combines the excellent carrier transport of TOPCon with the low-temperature processing and positive electrode passivation of HJT, pushing peak cell efficiency to 28%, approaching the theoretical limit of monocrystalline silicon cells. Together with a zero-gap cell layout and hidden-ribbon technology at module level, the module achieves an efficiency of 25.52%. Compared with conventional BC products, it delivers approximately 30 W more power, and a lower temperature coefficient. Its deeper, more premium black appearance blends seamlessly into residential rooftops— especially dark-colored ones — making it a standout in the residential module category for both power and aesthetics.

“Our vision for Tiger Neo 5.0 was to develop a panel tailored to premium residential rooftops. It pushes the boundaries of both performance and aesthetics with innovations in cell technology, passivation processes, structural design, module format and interconnections. With this launch, we aim to help move the industry toward solutions tailored to specific applications,” said Charlie Cao, CEO of Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is a holding company combining clean energy industrial operations and strategic investment in emerging technologies. Its industrial foundation is a controlling interest in Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. (SSE: 688223), a global leader in clean energy technology. The Company makes disciplined strategic investments in renewable energy, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, commercial space and other frontier technologies, drawing on its industrial experience and its ability to identify emerging technologies and bring them to commercial scale.

Through Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., the Company distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions.

JinkoSolar has over 10 production facilities globally, over 20 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, and other countries, and a global sales network with sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Vietnam and India, as of June 30, 2026.

To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com 

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company’s operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

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AGFUND wins international award for excellence in inclusive banking and social impact

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 Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal credits the founders of AGFUND’s microfinance banks for laying the foundations of its development impact

BANGKOK, Oct. 17, 2026 /CNW/ — The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) won the “Excellence in Inclusive Banking and Social Impact” award at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Awards, organized by the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) in cooperation with the European Savings and Retail Banking Group (ESBG).

AGFUND CEO Hammam bin Nasser bin Juraid accepted the award in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group.

HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, President of AGFUND, said the recognition acknowledges AGFUND’s experience using financial services to empower underserved communities, strengthen livelihoods and promote economic independence.

He credited the founders of AGFUND’s microfinance banks, particularly the late Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, for establishing institutions centered on empowering people.

He added that the award reflects over two decades of commitment, the dedication of financial inclusion banks and partners, and clients who transformed financing into businesses and family income. He emphasized expanding opportunities and measuring success through lasting improvements in people’s lives.

Prince Abdulaziz stressed that the recognition reflects the value of institutions reaching excluded populations and encourages broader access and economic opportunities for families.

AGFUND’s financial inclusion banking network has served more than 1.3 million clients and disbursed over US$1.37 billion in financing since inception. Women represent 59 per cent of borrowers, demonstrating its contribution to economic empowerment.

Presented by WSBI, established in 1924, together with ESBG, the award recognizes an approach linking financial services, social impact and sustainable development.

Following its first bank in Jordan in 2004, AGFUND expanded across nine countries: Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, Mauritania and Sierra Leone, focusing on communities underserved by conventional financial institutions.

The network has issued more than 1.5 million loans, opened over 927,000 savings accounts, established 112 branches and employed more than 1,500 people. Its services finance micro and small enterprises and income-generating activities, improving livelihoods and economic independence.

AGFUND plans to strengthen development partnerships, advance digital solutions and innovative financial products, and integrate financing with training, capacity development, market access and risk protection.

It is also exploring geographic expansion, particularly in Africa, through institutional partnerships that adapt successful approaches to local needs and extend sustainable financial inclusion to more communities.

Website – https://agfund.org/

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GAC Showcases Multiple Models at Canton Fair: Systemic Global Expansion as a Response to High‑Level Opening‑Up

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On 15 October, the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) kicked off in Guangzhou. Dubbed “China’s No.1 Exhibition” with a 70‑year history, it serves as a vital window for global merchants to understand China, and one of GAC’s stages to connect with the world. For international buyers, GAC serves not only as a sourcing platform but as a trusted channel for experiencing Chinese automotive innovation and building long-term local partnerships. Having made its debut in 2012, GAC has participated in the fair 30 times to date. Together with the Canton Fair, it has witnessed the transformation of Made‑in‑China products into Chinese global brands.

This transformation is reflected in GAC’s global expansion journey through a string of continuously refreshed sales figures. Overseas sales stood at 90,000 units in 2024, hit 130,000 units in 2025, and exceeded 197,000 units in January‑September 2026, representing a year‑on‑year surge of 138.9%. GAC is sprinting full steam ahead toward its annual target of 300,000 overseas units. GAC has accomplished a shift from “product export” to “system‑level global expansion”.

At the GAC booth, XT80, AION i60 and AISTALAND GX7 showcased intelligent driving, three-electric systems and premium cabins. The energy-ecology zone featured DC ultra-fast charging piles, 7 kW smart home chargers, multi-in-one electric drive units and PV-Storage-Charging-Swapping Technology, addressing range anxiety. Opening day drew buyers from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and Africa. At the Music & Cuisine Festival, GAC built three immersive spaces blending smart mobility, Cantonese cuisine, camping and sports. The XT80, AION N60, GAC S7 and AISTALAND GT7 served as lifestyle carriers, letting guests enjoy morning tea, global cuisines and intangible cultural heritage.

GAC will advance its ONE GAC 2.0 strategy, deepening localized operations and expanding its systematic global layout. As a tribute to the Canton Fair’s 70th anniversary and a new business card for China’s auto industry, GAC will help drive Chinese intelligent manufacturing onto the global stage.

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