Cash And Derivatives Markets In Foreign Exchange
Huge losses incurred in currency derivatives by several companies in the recent past have exposed lapses on the part of companies and banks in understanding and adapting to the dynamics of the derivatives market. Thus, learning from the errors of judgment, and fine-tuning one’s knowledge and understanding of the currency and derivatives have become critical concerns. Addressing these issues, Cash and Derivatives Markets in Foreign Exchange, a distillate of the author’ s rich experience in advising companies and teaching B school students and executives, comes as topical offering for corporate treasurers, banking professionals, company auditors, CAs, management students, faculty and researchers.
A companion volume to his book Currency Exposures and Derivatives: Risk, Hedging, Speculation and Accounting ? A Corporate Treasurer’s Handbook, this book is divided into two parts, covering: Domestic and global cash markets in foreign exchange, overview of global financial markets, exchange rate movements, and risk management mechanisms Domestic and global derivatives markets in foreign exchange and derivative trading in the forward/futures, swaps and options families.
Book Highlights:
Section I: Mastering the Basics
● Foreign Exchange Rates: Understand the ins and outs of currency exchange rates.
● Foreign Exchange Markets: Explore how forex markets work and influence the financial world.
● Exchange Arithmetic: Learn how to handle currency exchange calculations.
● Global Financial Markets: Get an overview of global financial markets and their impact on forex.
● Exchange Rate Movements: Learn how to manage currency risks related to exchange rate changes.
Section II: Learning about Currency Derivatives
● Markets in Currency Derivatives: Get insights into currency derivatives, including futures and Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs).
● Interest Rate and Currency Swaps: Explore the world of interest rate and currency swaps.
● USD/INR Swaps: Understand USD/INR swaps and their significance.
● Option Contracts: Learn about option contracts and their role in currency risk management.
● Pricing and Hedging Options: Master the basics of pricing and hedging options.
● Credit and Commodity Derivatives: Expand your knowledge to include credit and commodity derivatives.