The reasons for forex volatility and what to do about it
In the final instalment of a four-part series looking into the impact that forex volatility has on the private equity industry, HiFX’s director of corporate Chris Towner discusses how firms and businesses can build forecasts for 2017 when financial markets are increasingly prone to sharp moves.
Hedging FX risk in the fund
In the third of a four-part series examining the risk that currency volatility poses for private equity, HiFX’s director of corporate Chris Towner explains how firms can manage liquidity when hedging foreign assets held in a fund.
Transactional risk
In the second of a four-part series looking into the forex risks facing private equity managers, HiFX’s director of corporate Chris Towner outlines the exposures firms can face when buying and selling companies in different currencies.
Fail to prepare…
Buyout firms should not wait for a market shock before developing a currency hedging strategy.