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How to Think About Structured Forwards
I take a philosophical, rather than mathematical, approach to structuring derivatives. This approach is accessible to everyone from...
Danny Kinnear
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Why Use a TARF?
2022 witnessed a significant strengthening of the US Dollar which increased importers’ USD purchasing costs dramatically. Whilst many...
Danny Kinnear
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Examples of common FX outperformance strategies
An overview of Accumulators and Target Accrual Redemption Forwards (TARFs). Both banks and non-bank FX providers alike, market a wide...
Danny Kinnear
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What should a company know about currency risk?
What is Currency Risk? Currency risk, also known as exchange rate risk, arises from fluctuations in the value of one currency relative to...
Danny Kinnear
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Understanding converting currency at Spot
What is a Spot Rate? Before making an international funds transfer or exchanging currency, it's essential to understand the spot rate....
Danny Kinnear
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How does currency movements impact SMEs in the UK?
With the rise in international trade, many UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly involved in cross-border...
Danny Kinnear
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What is a FX Spot Trade?
A currency spot trade is the purchase or sale of a currency pair for immediate delivery and settlement. In Forex trading, this type of...
Danny Kinnear
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What is a FX Forward?
A foreign exchange (FX) forward is a financial contract in which two parties agree to exchange a specified amount of one currency for...
Danny Kinnear
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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