In a world of volatile commodity prices and giddying currency fluctuations, hedging and derivatives make sense. But could your hedge be increasing your exposure?
The unmet demand for trade finance services yawns widely reaching more than $1.6 trillion. The ICC concludes banks alone will not solve this desperate issue.
Basel III proposals requiring banks to report intra-day liquidity will severely stifle correspondent relationships, but the infrastructure could be valuable to companies.