Cash is neither a static nor risk-free asset, and can easily turn from asset into headache. Although there are many benefits of holding onto it, it is crucial that the decision is made following a full analysis of the risks and costs involved.
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In 2008, Transport for London received government approval to enter into derivative instruments for the purposes of risk management. TfL decided to opt for a valuation tool that would help it to implement best practices. The author describes the benefits of using the system and implementation …
As we face down the barrel of a European debt crisis, an uncertain global economic environment and geo political risk; how far have we really travelled on the road to transforming treasury into the strategic linchpin of the business?
With companies facing volatile currency markets and increased risk aversion, many corporate treasurers are going back to basics and revisiting their risk management policies, particularly for foreign exchange risk.
Whilst Value-at-Risk (VaR) is regarded as a market standard for risk measurement, discussion about the reference value of risk management and risk measurement in the corporate world has led to the development of a modified approach; the Cash Flow-at-Risk (CFaR).
Eastman Chemical Company modified their previous approach to adopt an earnings at risk (EAR) model. We speak to their Director of Financial Risk Management about the project.
Ford's Dennis A. Tosh shares his experience in implementing a Cash Flow-at-Risk component to the company's risk management strategy.
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