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July 25th 2023
Managing the unexpected: the power of consistency and preparedness in FX hedging
When rates or volatilities spike, treasurers must carefully consider their response: stick with...
April 11th 2023
Strategies for strong dollar and hard currency shortages in Africa
Treasurers at the Spanish explosives manufacturer, Maxam and South Africa-based entertainment company,...
August 9th 2022
Medtronic’s journey to an automated FX hedging process
Automating FX hedging has not only helped Medtronic’s treasury team to save time and eliminate...
August 2nd 2022
Walking the FX tightrope in Latin America
Treasurers at TechnipFMC and Tupperware Brands implemented bespoke FX hedging strategies to manage...
May 31st 2022
US consumer giants suffer $4bn headwind as the dollar strengthens
Treasurers at US consumer multinationals with high foreign currency exposure added $9.1bn of FX...
March 29th 2022
European automakers ramp up renminbi hedges as Russia threats mount
VW, BMW, Mercedes and Stellantis added an additional €70bn in FX hedges in 2021 to protect growing...
March 8th 2022
US Treasurers ramp up FX hedging as the dollar continues to strengthen
Russia’s war against Ukraine has led to a surge in commodity prices, helping to push the US dollar...
November 2nd 2021
A crisis of predictability
The pandemic has upended the world of FX hedging, with revenue shocks and lack of cash visibility...
October 5th 2021
US tech giants slashed FX hedges before EM currencies plunged
Treasurers at companies with high EM FX exposure caught out by poor decision on hedge timing.
July 6th 2021
Consumer goods giants bet on EM recovery with FX hedge reduction
Unilever, Nestle cut hedges before emerging market FX rebound