Hedge Accounting Fundamentals

In this week’s episode of CurrencyCast, we look at why so many firms shy away from applying hedge accounting —and even from currency hedging altogether— and how they can simplify this complex task. Agustin Mackinlay will break down how to keep unrealised FX gains and losses out of net income, the required documentation for hedge accounting and how to completely streamline this essential process in line with IFRS 9 and US GAAP It’s an FX masterclass, all in under 10 minutes. Disclaimer: This material is a marketing communication and has been prepared for discussion purposes only. It does not constitute an offer or a solicitation to engage in any trading strategy or the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. Any scenarios, assumptions, historical or simulated performances, indicative prices or examples of potential transactions or returns are included for illustrative purposes only. Kantox gives no assurance that any favourable scenarios described are likely to happen, that it is possible to trade on the terms described herein or that any potential returns illustrated can be achieved.