Articles tagged with:
derivatives

• Derivatives: a primer

  Since derivatives are often used by speculators to take positions on price movements in an underlying asset, it is easy to overlook their raison d’être – to hedge risk. In this article, we remind readers that the derivative is a useful tool in the corporate’s armoury.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• EACT calls for more corporate sway in Brussels

  Following correspondence with the European Union Commissioners in January 2010, seeking (successful) amendments to proposals for OTC derivatives regulation, the European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT) has scripted yet another missive.  Monday’s letter expressed concerns that the ‘real economy’ does not have a large enough voice when it comes to financial regulatory policy.  The letter was backed by the signatures of 188 corporates.

  Be the first to comment | November 2011

• The forward outright rate

  A forward outright is a means of hedging against currency movements by locking in an exchange rate for an FX transaction on a future date. This article outlines how to calculate the forward outright rate.

  Be the first to comment | February 2011

• Dodd-Frank Act

  We look at the treasury implications of the Dodd-Frank Act in the US.

  Understandably, there has been a great deal in the financial press recently surrounding the Dodd-Frank Act in the US. I am not entirely clear though on how this will affect treasury and the wider finance function. Also, are there any less well-publicised aspects of the Act that companies need to consider?

  Be the first to comment | October 2010