Intl Personal Finance profits hit by FX volatility

FTSE 250 doorstep lending firm International Personal Finance (IPF) has revealed that the global economic volatility has taken its toll on the firm's profit and loss account in 2011.

FTSE 250 doorstep lending firm International Personal Finance (IPF) has revealed that the global economic volatility has taken its toll on the firm's profit and loss account in 2011.

The group highlights the significant unpredictably in foreign exchange (FX) markets over the year and notes a weakening of its trading currencies against the sterling. As such, IPF current FX rates will have a 14% negative impact on reported profits.

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