Resources & Insights
Market commentary, FX risk insights and practical guidance for Australian corporates managing foreign currency exposures.
Writing an FX hedging policy: a template for $10–50M businesses
A four-to-five page template for an SME FX hedging policy: risk appetite, hedge ratios by tenor, approved instruments, authorities, reporting. ...more
FX options for SMEs: when premiums earn their keep
When vanilla options, zero-cost collars and participating forwards earn the premium for an SME — and when a plain forward is the better tool. ...more
Reading the RBA Statement on Monetary Policy
What the RBA Statement on Monetary Policy actually contains, what to act on, and a 30-minute reading protocol for treasury teams hedging AUD. ...more
Forwards vs spot: hedging AUD supplier payments
When predictable foreign payments are more than a few weeks out, spot conversion is usually the wrong call. A walk through forwards vs spot. ...more
Sector FX guides: tech, agri, construction, property
FX hedging by sector: what's distinctive about tech importers, agri exporters, construction and property developers — and which instruments fit. ...more
Layered hedging: a 12-month framework for importers
A 12-month framework for Australian importers running $5–50M programmes: the 75/50/30/15 cascade, instrument selection, and governance. ...more
Wholesale client status: who qualifies under s761G
Wholesale-client classification under s761G changes pricing, products, disclosures, dispute rights. Four pathways, and whether to pursue. ...more
Mark-to-market for FX forwards: what auditors want
Mark-to-market for FX forwards: what auditors look for in valuation, hedge designation, effectiveness testing and AASB 7 disclosures. ...more
AUD volatility around RBA decisions: a 48-hr playbook
Eight times a year the RBA moves AUD/USD. A 48-hour playbook for treasury teams who don't want a directional view but need execution rules. ...more