As organisations increasingly operate across international markets, managing foreign exchange (FX) risk has become a critical component of financial governance. Whether supporting infrastructure projects, attracting international investment, managing pension funds, or conducting cross-border transactions, currency volatility can significantly impact financial outcomes.

For many organisations, the challenge is not simply making international payments—it is creating certainty and confidence in an environment where exchange rates can fluctuate daily.

One organisation that successfully addressed this challenge is Prisma Capital, a leading investment management firm that partnered with Convera to strengthen its approach to foreign exchange risk management and investor reporting.

Turning Currency Risk into Strategic Advantage

Like many investment organisations operating across international markets, Prisma Capital was seeking a more sophisticated approach to managing foreign exchange exposure.

Currency fluctuations can impact investment returns, budgeting accuracy, cash flow forecasting and investor confidence. For organisations managing capital across multiple jurisdictions, these risks can become increasingly complex as portfolios grow.

Working with Convera, Prisma Capital implemented a structured foreign exchange risk management strategy that provided greater transparency, improved forecasting capabilities and enhanced confidence among stakeholders and investors. By gaining access to specialist FX expertise and risk management tools, the organisation was able to reduce uncertainty and create more predictable outcomes for its international operations.

Why Currency Risk Matters for Smart Cities and Infrastructure Organisations

While Prisma Capital operates within the investment sector, the lessons are highly relevant for Smart Cities Council members.

Across the smart cities ecosystem, organisations are increasingly:

• Procuring technology and services from international suppliers
• Receiving funding from overseas investors and development agencies
• Managing multinational project teams
• Operating across multiple currencies and jurisdictions
• Expanding into new international markets

In each of these scenarios, foreign exchange risk can affect project budgets, operational costs and investment returns.

A seemingly small movement in exchange rates can have a significant impact on large-scale technology deployments, infrastructure projects or long-term contracts.

Building Confidence Through Financial Certainty

One of the key outcomes highlighted in Prisma Capital's experience was the ability to provide greater confidence to investors through improved management of currency exposure. By implementing a more structured approach to FX risk, the organisation was able to strengthen transparency and support more informed financial decision-making.

For organisations operating in the smart cities, infrastructure and technology sectors, this principle extends beyond investors. Financial certainty supports:

• Better project planning
• More accurate budgeting
• Improved governance and reporting
• Stronger stakeholder confidence
• Enhanced organisational resilience

In an environment where economic conditions can shift rapidly, managing financial risk effectively is becoming a competitive advantage.

The Role of Specialist Partners

Foreign exchange is often treated as an administrative function, yet for many organisations it represents a significant strategic risk.

Convera supports businesses, financial institutions and organisations operating globally through a range of cross-border payment, currency management and foreign exchange risk solutions. With a network spanning more than 140 currencies across 200 countries and territories, the company helps organisations simplify international payments while improving visibility and control over currency exposure.

As organisations continue to expand internationally, access to specialist expertise in areas such as foreign exchange, treasury management and cross-border payments is becoming increasingly important.

Key Takeaways for SCC Members

Prisma Capital's experience demonstrates that effective currency risk management is not simply about reducing exposure—it is about creating certainty, improving governance and building stakeholder confidence.

For Smart Cities Council members operating internationally, key considerations include:

• Understanding where foreign exchange risk exists within your organisation.
• Assessing how currency volatility may impact projects, budgets and contracts.
• Developing a structured approach to managing cross-border payments.
• Leveraging specialist expertise to improve forecasting and financial planning.
• Creating greater confidence for investors, partners and stakeholders.

As cities, infrastructure projects and technology ecosystems become increasingly interconnected, organisations that proactively manage financial risk will be better positioned to scale, innovate and deliver long-term value.

SCC Marketplace Partner Spotlight

Convera is a Smart Cities Council Marketplace partner and global leader in commercial payments, helping organisations simplify international transactions, manage foreign exchange exposure and navigate the complexities of global business with confidence.

To learn more about Convera's foreign exchange and cross-border payment solutions, visit their SCC Marketplace profile or connect with the Convera team.

This version reads as an industry insights article rather than a sales piece, which generally performs better with SCC members while still positioning Convera as a trusted solution provider.

Full article:

https://convera.com/success-stories/prisma-capital-minimizes-risk-and-increases-investor-confidence-with-convera/