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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The Bank for International Settlements has published the first phase of the global code of conduct for global FX markets, aimed at raising standards and promoting fairness and efficiency in currency markets.
by Kylene Casanova
The success of non-bank FX liquidity providers such as XTX Markets and the loss of combined market share of the top five banks are two trends highlighted in this year's Euromoney FX survey.
by Kylene Casanova
The global FX market has a 'credit gap' of about $1.3 trillion according to research, which could leave many stakeholders in dire straits but no one is addressing the problem.
by Kylene Casanova
Uncertain EU and global economic outlooks keep liquidity risk at high levels, according to a Q1 report by the European Securities and Markets Authority.
by Kylene Casanova
Deloitte calls for investment in treasury's FX data processing and analytics tools, as FX exposures remain one of the weak spots of corporate treasury.
by Kylene Casanova
The European Parliament yesterday voted to support common EU standards against the manipulation of financial benchmarks.
by Kylene Casanova
KPMG has launched its 'Third Party Intelligence' system, a digital data resource on third-party suppliers for companies.
by Kylene Casanova
The European Supervisory Authorities have published a report highlighting three main risks in the European financial system, including low profitability of banks and contagion from China.
by Kylene Casanova
Deloitte UK's Q1 2016 CFO Survey shows a rise in chief financial officers supporting the EU in the run-up to the UK's EU referendum on 23 June.
by Kylene Casanova
Surveys by Deloitte and EY show growing unease among financial professionals with regards to the state of the global economy. Expectations are at their lowest since 2012.
by Kylene Casanova
The Financial Accounting Standard Board has issued a new standard to simplify accounting for share-based payments, and also voted to let companies choose how they implement hedge accounting changes.
by Kylene Casanova
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission clarified its position on commodity trade options, enabling companies to address commercial risk more effectively.
by Kylene Casanova
Is blockchain a short-lived illusion or a real game-changer? asks the latest newsletter from the European Payments Council (EPC).
by Kylene Casanova
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is expected to propose changes that would address some of the differences between companies’ risk management strategies and the hedge accounting model.
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has now granted regulatory equivalence for the US central clearing counterparties, used in derivatives contracts, as those CCPs in the European Union.
by Kylene Casanova
Deloitte's survey of 133 FX risk managers is a response to recent volatility in the FX market over the past year and its impact on businesses. It gives a snapshot of how corporates expect to cope with volatility
by Kylene Casanova
A video produced by the Association for Financial Professionals asks Magnus Attoff, head of financial risk management at Ericsson, about his unique approach to ERM.
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by Kylene Casanova
Deloittes Global FX Survey shows levels of uncertainties in 2016 are anticipated to be similar to 2015, WITH currency shifts making a significant impact on company profits & current volatility of sterling
by Kylene Casanova
The new 'glibc' bug might make “everything on the Internet” vulnerable to attack, or at the very least it's a widespread code flaw that all companies should ensure is patched up and on their risk agenda.
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission (EC) and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have agreed on common rules for central clearing counterparties (CCPs).
by Kylene Casanova
FX volatility during the past year has put increased pressure on corporate hedging programmes, according to a survey by Wells Fargo.
by Kylene Casanova
Are companies being let down by poor coverage of cyber risks in conventional insurance classes? A new report says insurers are not offering adequate cover for the risks of cyber crime.
by Kylene Casanova
Failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation was seen as the most impactful risk, while large-scale involuntary migration is the risk that could have greatest impact in 2016.
