Interest Rates Are Rising: Lock In Rates Now with IR Hedging
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).
The GTreasury Blog
-
-
Flexibility of Hedge Accounting
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 […]
-
When Should You Start a Hedge Program?
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.
-
Things That Can Sabotage a Hedge Program
Today we’re going to talk about things that can sabotage your hedge program.
-
Basics of Interest Rates: Difference Between LIBOR & SOFR Rates
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.
-
Hedge Accounting for Future Issuance of Fixed Rate Debt
Today, we’re going to be talking about the future issuance of fixed rate debt.
-
Currency Cash Flow Hedging & the Quarterly Hedge Period
Welcome back to Hedging with Helen. Today we’re going to be talking about currency cash flow hedging and the quarterly hedge period.
-
Identifying Exposure Tenor: Where Does It Begin & End?
Welcome. Today, we’re going to be talking about identifying the tenor of your exposure. Where does it begin and where does it end?
-
Balance Sheet Hedging Performance Reporting
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.
-
Blend & Extend Transactions and Hedge Accounting
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.
-
Budget Rate Setting for Next Year
Today, I’d like to talk to you about the use of a budget rate and how to set the budget rate.
-
What to Watch for as LIBOR Fades Into History
Businesses mired down by the impacts of COVID-19 are facing enough difficulties. But the march to LIBOR’s end has continued unabated.
-
SOFR: Key Characteristics & Hedge Accounting Impacts
As many of our readers already know, SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) has been selected by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee of the Federal Reserve to replace LIBOR in 2021.
-
For the Urgent Hedger: Cash Flow Hedging Made Easy With Hedge Trackers
Do you need to implement a cash flow hedge program quickly — either due to urgent management directives, Board member mandates, or competitive pressures? It happens all the time, leaving treasurers and decision-makers to scramble to come up with the right solution.
-
Hedge Effectiveness & Probability Assessments
There has been some confusion around the ASC 815 rules set regarding effectiveness assessments and probability assessments.