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In an environment where opportunities are beginning to open up, organisations – from sales managers to treasurers – have a renewed growth agenda, and are expanding where possible. Corporates are discovering that it’s important to look internally to ensure operations are optimised and safeguarded – and well-positioned for achieving this growth.
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The JPY’s 20% depreciation since November has stoked fears of increased FX volatility in 2013 and potentially a new era of currency wars. What tools can be used to protect companies from FX fluctuations? Is hedging always the answer?
Be the first to comment | March 2013
Reputation is a highly valuable – and vulnerable – corporate asset. Building up a global name can take years and even decades, but it is surprising how little time it takes to dismantle a high-profile brand.
Be the first to comment | January 2013
Treasurers are increasingly using stress testing and contingency planning techniques to protect their businesses from a euro break-up. But what is involved and can it really help?
Be the first to comment | September 2012
Determining the trigger point at which your treasury committee decides to hedge can be a difficult task. No matter how diligently treasurers apply hedging best practice, they may still have to navigate around increasing regulation, corporate debt worries and the Eurozone crisis.
Be the first to comment | August 2012
Options have often been deemed by treasurers as too expensive and complex to use. But sustained market volatility and future uncertainty are making many reconsider the pros and cons of the financial instrument.
Be the first to comment | June 2012
Before the recent financial crisis, most banks of any size in the developed markets were considered low risk counterparties. When deciding which banks to work with, corporate treasurers were primarily focused on the price and quality of their services. Now, counterparty risk has become a key concern – and a treasurer’s core duty is to keep money safe. This article looks at the methods available to measure that risk.
1 Comment | February 2011
How would you fare as FX Manager of an MNC?
High FX rate volatilities are a big challenge for multinational corporations with complex international value chains. In this article we invite you to take up the challenge and imagine the obstacles you might need to overcome in your first year as FX Manager of XY International Limited.
1 Comment | January 2011
After a quick recovery and with strong forecasts for economic growth, emerging markets are once again presenting attractive opportunities for multinational corporations. The challenge for the corporate treasurer is to manage the vast array of risks that are part and parcel of operating in emerging markets.
Be the first to comment | September 2010
Whatever risk valuation techniques one chooses to employ, there is still no substitute for independent thought or discussion. This article looks at the limitations of popular risk valuation models and how different treasuries approach measuring and defining risk.
Be the first to comment | July 2010