Markets are inherently unpredictable, often catching even the most seasoned investors off guard. Monday’s free-fall on Wall Street saw the worst single-day losses for the S&P and Dow since September 2022. This came on the heels of a disappointing labor report and Japan’s unexpected interest rate hike, sparking further fears of global recession. Markets staged […]
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activities are some of the management team’s most complex and career-defining decisions. They involve careful strategizing and an in-depth analysis of what the merger could mean for a firm’s core products, personnel, cash management, and long-term sustainability. According to the Harvard Business Review, studies indicate that 70-90% of these deals fall […]
Accounting in the United States is at a pivotal point as the industry faces a critical shortage of qualified professionals. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a 10% dip in practicing accountants and auditors, leaving the industry with just 1.62 million professionals. A whopping 190,000 jobs disappeared in 2023, sparking concerns about […]
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set to meet on May 4, 2022 – and it’s looking like the fed funds rate will rise (again).
Today, I want to tell you that hedge accounting is more flexible than you think. I specifically want to talk about when we’re forecasting transactions that might happen in the future. Recently we talked about the future issuance of fixed rate debt. And a lot of people are intimidated, they’re “I can’t do that. I […]
A popular Chinese proverb says “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” This is equally true in the world of hedging.
Today we’re going to talk about things that can sabotage your hedge program.
Today, we’re going to talk a little bit about interest rates and what’s going on and what’s happening and what some of these words and terms mean and what they’re going to mean to you. It’s going to be pretty elementary.
Today, we’re going to be talking about the future issuance of fixed rate debt.
Welcome back to Hedging with Helen. Today we’re going to be talking about currency cash flow hedging and the quarterly hedge period.
Welcome. Today, we’re going to be talking about identifying the tenor of your exposure. Where does it begin and where does it end?
Welcome back to Hedging with Helen. Today we’re going to talk about currency balance sheet hedging, and, specifically, we’re going to talk about the performance reporting around balance sheet hedging.
Welcome back to Hedging with Helen. Today, we’re going to be talking a little bit about interest rate cash flow hedging. I specifically want to talk about a blend and extend.
Today, I’d like to talk to you about the use of a budget rate and how to set the budget rate.
Businesses mired down by the impacts of COVID-19 are facing enough difficulties. But the march to LIBOR’s end has continued unabated.