As expected today, the Bank of England (BoE) kept the bank rate on hold at 5.25%, but it may be a sign that the Committee is edging closer to cutting rates as two members who previously voted to hike rates, voted to keep them on hold. Similar to their February meeting, there is still one member...

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to hold the fed funds rate at a target range of 5.25%–5.50%. While the Committee’s decision fell in line with expectations, market reaction focused on the quarterly Summary of Economic Projections. The...

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With market volatility hitting the headlines and the geopolitical landscape seemingly changing every week, risk management is once more at the forefront of every CFO’s mind. One instrument that has become an established part of any financial risk management toolbox is the deal-contingent hedge.

Hedge program costs can range from forward points, to trading costs, to fixed and variable operational costs that include systems and personnel. Program benefits often include risk reduction, operational ease, and favorable accounting treatment. This article will address leading practices and...

Whether driven by global political unrest, changing monetary policy, or a shifting business landscape, managing volatility is a way of life for today’s treasurer. Treasury teams face pressure to perform despite market conditions, with challenging questions from CFOs and boards becoming a regular...

Extensive research of publicly held U.S. corporations provides insight into risk management strategies and trends in the marketplace.

When your organization is preparing for a merger or acquisition, your treasury team can actively shape its success, assuming a pivotal role in the due diligence, financing, and post-merger integration processes.

Matt Henry, Chatham's Managing Partner and CEO, and Jeff Blau, CEO of Related discuss the real state of CRE, the housing crisis in NYC in both market-rate and affordable housing, the modern office as an ecosystem, and more.

Most operational FX risk falls into two broad buckets, cash flow risk and balance sheet risk. When companies think about hedging their foreign exchange (FX) risk, it is important for them to consider the impact balance sheet risk can have on their financial statements in determining their hedging...