How will IFRS 9 change hedge accounting for corporates?
by Kylene Casanova
Seven out of 10 finance teams say that they have or will implement new hedging strategies as a result of IFRS 9, which will replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments
Risk Management
Background
Risk is the potential that a chosen action, including the choice of inaction, will lead to a loss or an undesirable outcome. Any business carries some risk, but some are much more risky than others.…
Read more79% of corporates: winning new business has priority over any breach of regulations
by Kylene Casanova
Thomson Reuters survey on the level of company risk from third party suppliers reveals disturbing stats for the USA including belief that “unlikely to be prosecuted if we breach regulations”
Citi’s latest treasury diagnostics raise concerns on treasury department practices
by Kylene Casanova
“Given today's changing market conditions and dynamics, the question is whether those who are maintaining the status quo can really afford to continue to do so.”
45% of UK companies ignoring sterling currency risk
by Kylene Casanova
Almost half of British businesses are not actively managing their currency risks, despite the devaluation of sterling having a negative impact on sales margins for many
Investor confidence in Europe rises despite Brexit concerns - EY
by Kylene Casanova
Fifty-six per cent of global investors are planning to grow their presence in Europe in 2017, compared with just 36 per cent of investors in May 2016
Downward insolvency trend coming to end, predict Euler Hermes trade credit insurer
by Kylene Casanova
Companies are more vulnerable to external shocks. Bankruptcies are on the rise in Asia Pacific and the Americas; Europe’s improvement is fading. Worldwide insolvencies are expected to rise by +1% in 2017
Central banks shaping the new norms of monetary policy
by Kylene Casanova
A report by the Credit Suisse Research Institute looks at how central banks have changed since the financial crisis and at the challenges they face. It sets out two possible scenarios
Can treasury influence risks outside its domain?
by Kylene Casanova
It's impossible to manage all risks that an organisation faces but corporate treasurers can gain insight into risks outside their control if they have a better understanding of the key players
What does the Trump presidency have in store?
by Kylene Casanova
As we embark on the Trump presidency, will we see a new era for business and financial markets? These are some of the changes we can expect as Trump settles in at the White House
Geopolitical uncertainty is major financial risk for corporates
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate treasurers and other financial professionals say geopolitical risk is having a greater impact on company profits than in previous years, according to a risk survey by the AFP
CEO business confidence buoyant amid economic uncertainty
by Kylene Casanova
CEOs from the world's leading businesses are relatively bullish about their companies' growth prospects and growth of the global economy over the coming year
Rising inequality underpins global risks – view from Davos
by Kylene Casanova
How do the world's business leaders view risk? According to the World Economic Forum's global risks report 2017, risk experts are taking note of growing inequalities in society
Will commodities continue to shine in 2017?
by Kylene Casanova
Analysis from Thomson Reuters looks at the three main factors behind strong commodity performance last year: fiscal stimulus from China, speculative trading and Trump
Pound’s ‘flash crash’ blamed on ‘range of factors’
by Kylene Casanova
Sterling's 'flash crash' last October was caused by “a range of factors”, according to a report on the event, in which sterling depreciated 9% against the dollar
Top 10 global business risks for 2017
by Kylene Casanova
A report by Allianz has profiled the top 10 business risks for 2017, including cyber threats, political risks, risks to reputation and new technologies
How can companies benefit from expected interest-rate hikes?
by Kylene Casanova
Corporate investors can hedge against the expected interest rate rise in the US with a variety of instruments, write Tom Boczar and Jeff Markowski on AFPOnline
What do corporate treasurers need to know about MiFID II?
by Kylene Casanova
MiFID II has been described as “one of the most ambitious and contentious reforms introduced by the EU in response to the 2008 financial crisis” - its implementation is now just a year away
To hedge or not to hedge? Cost is the question
by Kylene Casanova
Ira Kawaller, a derivatives consultant, gives some advice on adjusting hedge coverage over time, in an article on the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) website
Businesses remain optimistic despite risk of political shocks to global economy
by Kylene Casanova
Political transitions are a leading risk to global and domestic growth and companies see this as one of the more pressing threats to business, although executives are optimistic about economy pick-up.
Companies need greater understanding of third-party cyber risks
by Kylene Casanova
Organisations are increasing their focus on managing third-party risks but there's more to do to raise awareness levels and improve compliance.
Are you detecting the hidden risks in your supply chain?
by Kylene Casanova
Events, legislation and new insights in the past year have highlighted the extent to which risks often go undetected in the supply chain, through exposure to business partners, third-parties or banks.
Renminbi at a crossroads?
by Kylene Casanova
China's currency has lost almost 6 per cent of its value against the US dollar since the beginning of 2016, arousing fears of further depreciation.
How will risk management change in 2017?
by Kylene Casanova
How can risk be a 'performance driver' or 'value creator'? Technology is set to change the way companies think about risks and here are six risk management trends to watch out for next year.
BIS view on why FX markets are shrinking
by Kylene Casanova
The BIS Quarterly Review looks at three emerging themes from the 2016 survey of global FX markets, in an article that discusses the causes and implications of downsized FX markets