Articles tagged with:
hedging

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  Another lost Hope in the financial markets

  In one of many promotional tactics, Alex Hope’s PR agency lauded the zeal of the self-taught trader in an press release citing a phenomenal rise from humble beginnings earning £21,000 a year working in catering to “regularly trading millions” and raking in a six figure salary. “Alex is a name to watch out for in the City”, they said. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) would agree.

  Be the first to comment | April 2012

• Commodity risk tools yet to convince corporates

  The rise in commodity prices looks set to continue and corporates must consider fundamental changes to their business model if they wish to manage this risk area more effectively. A Commodity Trading Risk Management (CTRM) function offers a transparent view of complex commodity portfolios and exposures but the uptake in the market remains low…

  Be the first to comment | March 2012

• The tug of trading

  Foreign exchange (FX) risk management has become an increasingly integral part of the treasurer’s role. But are there opportunities for companies to profit through FX trading? And even if there are, should treasurers really be taking advantage of them?

  Be the first to comment | March 2012

• Choosing the right FX relationship

  Offering the convenience of prices from a range of banks at the click of a button, it’s easy to understand why many corporates have grown fond of multi-bank FX portals. Can these FX ‘supermarkets’ really provide the value of a direct relationship with your bank though? In this article we ask whether it’s time to think again about your FX relationships, and discover that any re-evaluation should not be tied to price alone.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• Pushing the boundaries of e-trading

  As the use of e-trading platforms continues to grow, a new e-solution has just been launched by Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets. More than just a trading venue, Arena offers the bank’s clients access to a full range of tools, economic research and analysis designed to help them formulate and execute their hedging strategies.

  Be the first to comment | October 2011

• Too small to fail: a brave new world

   

  In the world of foreign exchange trading, the average small to medium-sized company gets a raw deal. They are routinely overcharged and haven’t the resources or know-how that allows the big companies to dabble in some of the more exotic derivative instruments.

  1 Comment | October 2011

• Currencies in combat… again

  To protect or not to protect? That is one of the questions facing governments today amidst gloomy economic forecasts and stormy currency markets. It is also a question treasurers cannot afford to ignore as central banks around the world increasingly turn towards intervention in the foreign exchange markets.

  Be the first to comment | October 2011

• Safe haven currencies are risky business for treasury

  In a period of rising commodity prices, the strength of the Swiss franc might at first be seen as beneficial to corporates operating in Switzerland. Exporters are suffering, though, and the rapid nature of the currency’s climb has a serious impact on treasury operations…

  Be the first to comment | August 2011

• Take the lead on RMB, treasurers urged

  “Chinese buyers and suppliers will soon want western corporates to be able to trade with them directly in RMB. The sooner you can offer that, the better…

  Be the first to comment | July 2011

• The gold standard

  What do Alan Greenspan, Ron Paul and Robert Zoellick have in common? All three are calling for a return to the gold standard, in one form or another. And although the system fell out of favour over 60 years ago, volatility in foreign exchange means alternatives to the current system could gain popularity. This article looks at what the gold standard is and what its implications for treasury could be.

  Be the first to comment | June 2011

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