Forward Points Optimisation: A neglected issue comes roaring back
By Kantox
13/04/2023
Kantox has released a new whitepaper on “Forward Points Optimisation: The Secret Weapon in Currency Management.” This report highlights how risk managers can leverage the differences between spot and forward currency rates for reducing hedging costs and capturing financial gains.
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Globally, interest rates are changing, but CFOs and treasurers are slow to react to the new environment in currency management. Forward points optimization is a solution to take advantage of the shift in interest rate differentials between currencies, using differences between spot and forward currency rates. This involves a series of top priorities, despite the apparent complexity, driven by the interaction between FX and interest rates.
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