Corporates
BofA extends ‘guaranteed rate’ window to a year
US bank holds spot FX rates for longer period to give alternative hedging tools to smaller clients
Banks, vendors mine AI for corporate FX hedging
New machine learning algos can help corporate clients adjust hedging ratios, but tech’s effectiveness is limited by data quality, experts caution
Banks mull whether to stick or twist with SDPs
Fewer providers are going all-in on single-dealer platforms, which may lead to consolidation
Market for ‘orphan’ hedges leaves some borrowers stranded
Companies with private credit loans face punitive costs from banks for often imperfect hedges
Driving a modern operational resilience program
Strengthen your operational resilience processes, meet pertinent regulatory requirements in this space and enhance business continuity practices with the help of high-performance GRC technology
Asia moves: senior hires at Millennium, Citi, SMBC and more
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FX losses mount after Argentina’s devaluation
Citi, Adidas among those taking hits totalling over $3.3bn in Q4 as dealers cite lack of hedging tools
Westpac fined over interest rate swap pre-hedging
Court finds against Australian bank for “unconscionable” behaviour, amid calls for a broader guidance around the practice
How HSBC got better at pricing share buy-backs
Monte Carlo approach generates faster, more reliable pricing for complex deals
Corporates eye FX options as hedging costs shrink
With hedge ratios tipped to rise, dealers say treasurers are increasingly open to optionality
Uncertain rates outlook poses challenge for corporate FX hedgers
Hedging programmes may need a revamp as EM/G10 rates differentials narrow
How corporates are tooling up for FX risk
Unstable markets have forced corporate treasurers to adopt whizzier methods for managing currency exposures
The importance of data-driven decision-making in Apac
Embracing data-driven decision-making enabled by digital technologies is crucial for the success of lending institutions in Apac
Apac banks put trust in pre‑trade
Amid tougher trading conditions, Apac banks are making greater use of pre‑trade analytics to inform their strategies and reduce risk. But how successful are these tools?
Navigating IFRS 9: strategies for effective implementation and moving beyond
There has been a constant change within the landscape of financial reporting, and IFRS 9 has been proven to be a critical component.
Adapting to economic uncertainty: internal audit’s journey
In this report, internal auditors in different sectors have shared their experiences and strategies, providing valuable insights for others facing similar challenges
Like your CSA dirty? It’ll cost more
Buy-side firms have to pay up if they want to post corporate bonds to their dealers, but prices vary
Asia moves: Senior hires at BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon and more
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EU Council backs Emir exemption for corporates
Leaked doc shows majority of members want to keep intra-group reporting relief introduced in 2019
GFXC fosters global awareness of T+1 impact on FX
Risk Live: Many non-US firms yet to realise FX implications of the country’s shift to shorter settlement times
The case for modularity and interoperability
This report, produced by WatersTechnology and Broadridge, investigates the extent to which firms have optimized their entire trade lifecycles, the structure, challenges and interoperability of their front-office systems, and what they most value when…
Challenged single-name CDS market takes optimistic turn
Trading has boomed despite recent criticism, but can the market regain its former strength?
Integrating ECL onto a stress-testing platform: portfolio composition
How to grow a portfolio that is internally consistent with a stress scenario
Asia moves: Senior hires at Citi, Nomura and more
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