Interest Rate Risk Management by Christine Helliar

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Interest Rate Risk Management by Christine Helliar

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Interest Rate Risk Management by Christine Helliar

Financial risk management is currently subject to much debate, especially the accounting for derivative products. And a number of commentators are objecting to the introduction of International Accounting Standard IAS 39 for Derivatives that will be in force by January 2005 for all EU companies. The topic of hedge accounting and the treatment of fair values may have a significant impact on many companies reported profits. And the volatility of earnings is likely to increase. Also

Uniquely this monograph focuses on interest rate risk management. Most studies of corporate risk management have typically dwelt on the topic of management of exchange rate risk. With interest rate risk management being neglected. Also The book’s findings examine the views of UK corporate treasurers who are usually involved in the risk management strategies of their organisation. And who have responsibility for implementing those strategies in practice. Also

The research is the first comprehensive UK study on this area
Relevant to the imminent arrival of IAS 39, the International Accounting Standard for Derivatives that will be in force by January 2005 for all EU companies. Also
The findings of the book have implications for government policy and regulators