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C/F/733. Hedging Strategies in dealing with foreign currency exchange: case study of Green Plc

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DATE:: 2010
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The paper looks at the risks of dealing with foreign currency and hedging strategies used by the companies to mitigate these risks. The strategies of Green plc used to hedge the currency exchange risk are described including the hedging of forwards, money market and currency options. Hedging transactions that could be used by the treasurer are described, the profit and loss analysis of two scenarios is conducted, interest rate swaps are considered highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. This paper is answering the following assignment questions: Describe the main types of risk facing an organisation (like Green plc) which has dealings in foreign currency. Describe and illustrate the three hedging strategies available to Green plc. Weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy. Show all calculations.

KEYWORDS: Exchange rate risk, hedging strategy, forward contract, futures contract, currency options currency swaps, Green Plc,

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