FX Insights

Break the ‘Status Quo Bias’ Approach to FX Management    By Klarity FX Desk May 21, 2020 2 MIN READ Due to the amount of information and variables needed to be addressed, the task of managing a corporate global treasury department can be quite a challenge to anyone. Coping with the prospect of macroeconomic news…

FX INSIGHTS Arguments For and Against Foreign Currency Hedging Recent geo-political events have increased volatility in just about every world market, and especially in the foreign exchange market. Sharp forex moves due to Brexit, the current civil unrest in France, the recent downturn in world stock markets, and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates were…

FX INSIGHTS Complacency Killed Corporate Currency Risk Management Geopolitical events and the central bank hangover have increased uncertainty in just about every world market, especially in the foreign exchange market. Uncertainty over Brexit, US China trade tensions, and the reflation attempts by global central banks are just a few of the recent market events, reminding…

5 Things to Consider When Planning an FX Policy By Klarity FX Desk November 21, 2019 Companies operating in international markets should establish a robust FX risk management policy. We view the policy as a company’s documented set of laws regarding identification of risk profiles and tolerances, its objectives and its strategies for dealing with…

8 Common mistakes Companies Make in FX Risk Management By Klarity FX Desk Feb 18, 2021   1. Taking a Stance on Currency Movements A well implemented hedging program should not solely be influenced by taking directional views. The goal is to reduce volatility and provide certainty to the business. Do you internally deliberate, and…