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With the US election result likely to produce a nail-biting finish, a CT round-up of local analysis distils the mood – and the likely affect – for Asia Pacific operations.
As the US Fed is expected to cut rates by either 25 or 50 bps this week, Asia-based treasurers suggest keeping track of the long-term fundamentals of the rate cycle.
At a panel discussion around FX risk management and exchange rates, Chinese experts advised firms to step up hedging strategies, given the US Fed rate will stay higher for longer.
LCH is confident in Apac’s swaps and derivatives market, and has been working to localise its products. Having more local banks onboard is one of the approaches.
