Currency Management

We are an independent currency management specialist delivering innovative, customized solutions to institutions globally. 

For institutional investors

$130B+

In currency assets under management*

60%

Increase in AUM since 2017*

30+

Years providing custom FX solutions*

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“As more money is allocated overseas, investors are evaluating their exposure to foreign exchange risk and looking for custom currency management solutions from an experienced and independent firm.”

Joseph Hoffman, CEO, Mesirow Currency Management

Custom currency strategies

Our currency solutions are calibrated to strike a balance between risk and reward while remaining free from conflicts of interests associated with bank affiliated organizations or publicly-held firms.

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Solutions

RISK OVERLAYS

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PASSIVE AND DYNAMIC RISK MANAGEMENT

Customized solutions to manage unrewarded currency risk in international portfolios

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CURRENCY ALPHA

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CURRENCY FOR RETURN

Strategies that aim to profit from short- and medium-term moves in the currency market

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EXECUTION

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FIDUCIARY FX

An outsourced trading solution for asset managers and asset owners with focus on reducing transaction costs, improving transparency and enhancing operational efficiency

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Nothing Lasts Forever

After the collapse of Bretton Woods in the 1970s a new economic structure appeared that continued to prop up the US dollar as the world's leading currency—Bretton Woods II. Crises and competition, however, challenges USD hegemony as the dominant foreign exchange reserve, and other currencies are on the rise. Could a new block of currencies soon depose the US dollar?

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Senior leaders

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Joseph P. Hoffman, CFA

Chief Executive Officer | Currency Management

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Michael Zehfuss

Senior Managing Director | Currency Management

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Richard Turner

Managing Director | Currency Management

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Uto Shinohara, CFA

Managing Director | Currency Management

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Global principles

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Global FX code of conduct

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Strategic partners

Clients value our team’s accessibility, diverse perspectives and expertise. Across Portfolio Management, Trading, Operations and Client Management, we work to build longstanding, strategic client relationships that are further enhanced by our strategic partner relationships.

For more than a decade, Mesirow Currency Management has exclusively partnered with Perreard Partners Investment in Switzerland and Warakirri Asset Management in Australia to provide European and Australian clients with customized currency management services. These partners provide valuable in-market expertise, delivering locally-based service to Mesirow currency clients while committing to the highest standards in transparency, client loyalty and independence.

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*Data as of 12.31.2022 unless otherwise noted. Currency assets under management includes AUM associated with (i) active and passive currency risk management products $130.20 billion, (ii) non-fx overlay strategies such as equitization and beta overlays $671.03 million, and (iii) alpha strategies $32,482,451. In all such cases, AUM is calculated based on notional value of currency investments. Additionally, AUM for alpha strategies is adjusted because clients can select a volatility target (generally between 2% and 12% annualized), which is normalized to 2% in order to create a consistent depiction of alpha strategy AUM. This results in a “scaled” AUM, which is higher than the actual aggregate notional value of all alpha strategy portfolios if clients have selected a volatility target higher than 2%. As of 12.31.2022, the “unscaled” AUM for alpha strategies was $5,852,781. 

The information contained herein should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security or investment vehicle offered by Mesirow . The information included has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not necessarily complete and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. and its affiliated companies and/or individuals may, from time to time, own, have long or short positions in, or options on, or act as a market maker in, any securities discussed herein and may also perform financial advisory or investment banking services for those companies.

It should not be assumed that any recommendations incorporated herein will be profitable or will equal past performance. Any stated performance results include the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings. Investment management services offered by Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc., an SEC-registered investment advisor.