Hedging
Managing adverse temperature conditions through hybrid financial instruments
This paper proposes temperature-based risk management using hybrid financial instruments built on weather derivatives.
Pensions and insurers give new impetus to Asia’s ETFs
Cost-conscious institutional investors are embracing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to lower transaction fees and achieve higher returns. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explores the theme of yield‑chasing among insurers in Asia’s expanding ETF…
On the spatial hedging effectiveness of German wind power futures for wind power generators
In this paper, the authors consider wind power utilization in thirty-one different locations in Germany.
World Bank completes first SOFR bond hedge
The largest SOFR swap trades to date were executed on August 13
New Chinese forex crackdown to hit corporate hedging
Despite new reserve requirement, dealers say ‘maturity’ in risk management is here to stay
In ongoing drive, Shell slashes debt by almost $8 billion
Gearing ratio down 220 basis points year to year
BBVA gets forex model update from ECB
Foreign exchange risk added €366 million in capital requirements in 2017
Asian LNG derivatives trade surges on increased hedging
Expectations grow that a long-awaited Asian gas derivatives market is emerging
Dealers slam ‘nonsensical’ treatment of forex derivatives
Proposal on US swap dealer threshold rekindles debate on definition of NDFs and window forwards
New frontiers
Innovative investment opportunities are helping to mitigate risk and satisfy Solvency II capital requirements as insurers face continued economic uncertainty. Frederic Morlaye, managing director, insurance and capital management solutions, Global Markets…
No safety net for no-deal Brexit, warns BdE’s Alonso
UK banks should not rely on temporary rule waivers being granted in the event of a disorderly Brexit
Citi largest counterparty for Templeton currency hedges
Citi accounted for 23% of outstanding forwards at end-March
Hedging advisory firm of the year: Aegis Energy Risk
Energy Risk Awards 2018: Digital innovation pays off for US hedging advisory firm
European banks face forex volatility on bail-in ratios
Use of funding in foreign currencies creates new risk, especially in non-eurozone countries
Equity hedges protect Munich Re from vol spike
Net derivative liabilities fall 95% year-on-year
BP net derivative assets top $1.5 billion
Hedging instruments fair values rise while oil prices surge
General Motors embraces hedge accounting change
Automaker ramps up cash flow hedging in wake of FASB update
Ford reports $204 million derivatives charge
Foreign exchange and commodity contracts fall in value
EU shelves limits on structural FX hedge exemptions
Basel rethink on FRTB capital ratio hedging prompts fresh questions over EU implementation
FRTB threatens dynamic forex hedging of capital ratios
Industry says recent Basel proposals are unclear and retain burden of pre-approval for hedges
Top UK banks slash CVA capital charges by £680 million
Hedging, market movements, and cuts to exposures behind reductions
Stephane Mattatia to leave Societe Generale
Equity derivatives structuring veteran jumps ship for rival bank
Power to the people: US bourse bets on retail rush into swaps
Eris Exchange hopes retail access to its swap futures will usher in new era of swaps for all