Sebastian Steyn

Forex Broker Manager

Sebastian completed his BComm (Hons) degree in Financial Risk Management at Stellenbosch University. With a keen interest in trading, he joined the forex team at Sable International.

Sebastian’s ambitious nature saw him climb the ranks from Broker to Senior Broker and later as a Forex Broker Manager. He has since shifted his focus to risk management, with a personal interest in the technological development in the crypto sphere.

In 2019, he obtained the FRM certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). He then moved into a Risk and Hedging Specialist role at Sable International.

Sebastian is passionate about hiking, trail running and photography. He often spends weekends exploring the expansive mountain ranges in and around the Cape Peninsula.

Monthly Rand Report: The Rand faces a turbulent start to 2025

by Sebastian Steyn | Feb 3, 2025

Our forex experts dive into the trends and challenges facing the Rand against world currencies during January 2025.

Forex 2024 – Trends, challenges and predictions for the year ahead

by Sebastian Steyn | Jan 27, 2025

2024 was a volatile year for forex activity and currencies around the world. Geopolitics saw the impact of major conflicts, elections in South...

How IT SMEs can simplify cross-border payments and stay ahead globally

by Sebastian Steyn | Dec 6, 2024

If you’re running an IT SME, the world is your oyster. Businesses all over are either outsourcing IT services to South Africa or setting up sh...

Hidden fees and high costs: The price of using banks for FX transfers

by Sebastian Steyn | Sep 24, 2024

If you’re transferring funds from the UK to South Africa, you may assume your bank is the best option. But this could be a costly mistake. Ban...

Forex predictions: A recap of 2022 and what to expect in 2023

by Sebastian Steyn | Jan 13, 2023

2022 was unlike any other, full of unexpected surprises. Here is a recap of the events that had the greatest, and potentially longest-lasting,...