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.…
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Two recent news stories suggest that treasury professionals should be seriously considering the impact of climate change risks – and incorporating these risks into their financial risk framework.
by Kylene Casanova
Financial markets have recovered quickly from the shock of the Brexit vote, partly due to actions by central banks, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
by Kylene Casanova
A report has highlighted three key risks in the EU financial system, which are related to the 2007 financial crisis. However, Brexit is a more immediate risk, says the report.
by Kylene Casanova
Research by the SWIFT Institute has found that virtual currencies such as Bitcoin are unlikely to 'crowd out' fiat currencies.
by Kylene Casanova
The Geneva report, published this month, discusses the future of negative or near-zero interest rate policies. So what are some of the effects that corporate treasurers need to look out for?
by Kylene Casanova
BIS survey: % rate swaps most actively traded, London looses lead in over the counter to USA
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New AFP Executive Guide examines factors that affect treasury practitioner’s ability to identify and manage foreign exchange risk, and the key stages required in setting and implementing a FX risk management policy
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Japan puts its seniors to work, why don’t corporate treasury departments do too? New ways of thinking are needed…….
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China has taken another step towards opening a credit default swap (CDS) market, the Financial Times reports this morning. The hedging tools would protect investors in case of a credit default.
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The EC has established a list of ‘critical’ indexes that are of particular importance for financial markets and consumer contracts.
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Overall, CFOs are more bullish about their own companies' prospects in the coming year but there is a huge amount of caution regarding Europe and China, as well as US equity markets.
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The FIX Trading Community's new guidelines will improve post-trade processing for futures, equity swaps and FX equity options.
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The European Commission has launched a consultation on the EU's macro-prudential framework, with the aim of aligning regulations and improving levels of systemic financial risk.
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The importance of operational resilience in the financial industry has never been greater, according to a white paper, published by Finextra in association with IBM.
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A report by the European Banking Authority (EBA) has said that the level of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the EU banking sector remains high, at up to three times higher than other global jurisdictions.
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The FiREapps Quarterly Currency Impact Report for Q1 has found that exposure to foreign exchange (FX) volatility has cost companies $20 billion in the first quarter of this year.
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Thomson Reuters suggests taking a practical approach to enterprise risk and now, following the UK's 'leave' vote last month, companies need to reassess certain key areas of their business model.
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This is why businesses and the financial community – clinging on to the possibility of remaining in the EU – need to listen carefully to the social discontent behind Britain's anti-EU vote.
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A report issued by SWIFT, the provider of interbank payments and communications services, has said that use of China's currency by the US, the renimbi (RMB), has remained fairly constant in the past two years.
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The global economy is in “completely uncharted waters”, according to a leading voice in the financial regulation sector. Risks have changed since 2008 and a single event is now systemic.
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Statements from financial leaders seek to reassure financial markets that it's “business as usual” following Friday's shock exit vote. But views from banks and analysts tell a different story.
by Kylene Casanova
News of Britain's 'leave' vote came as a shock to many, including the financial markets, which reacted with a swift fall for sterling and an initial plunge of 8 per cent for the FTSE.
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Sterling hit a six-month high this morning, up 1.41 per cent against the dollar at $1.49, as British voters decide whether to leave or remain in the European Union in today's referendum.
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Pressure is mounting with just hours to go before the UK votes on whether to remain or leave the European Union. Corporate treasurers are increasing liquidity and preparing for FX volatility.
