CFOs cast wider nets for currency hedges
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Companies have traditionally relied on such hedging instruments as forward currency contracts, options and swaps. Now many are looking beyond the tried and true.
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CFO Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Companies have traditionally relied on such hedging instruments as forward currency contracts, options and swaps. Now many are looking beyond the tried and true.
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