Service Area · 04

FX Hedging Framework

A board-ready currency risk policy that replaces ad-hoc decisions with a defined appetite, clear ratios and disciplined execution.

Overview

What this engagement delivers

Most groups hedge reactively — a political hedge here, an unhedged exposure there — with no agreed policy and no way to measure the outcome. This framework defines your risk appetite, sets hedge ratios by exposure type, and gives the board a language to govern currency risk with confidence.

The challenge it solves

  • Hedging decisions are made case by case with no consistent policy.
  • Exposures are poorly identified, so real risk stays hidden.
  • The board has no agreed appetite or way to measure effectiveness.
Our Approach

How we work

01

Identify exposures

Separate transactional, translational and economic exposure across the group.

02

Define appetite

Agree the risk tolerance and hedge ratios the board is prepared to own.

03

Design the policy

Write a clear, executable hedging policy with limits and delegated authority.

04

Instrument and monitor

Select the right tools and install reporting the board can trust.

What You Receive

Deliverables

Scope is defined up front and agreed case by case with your team.

Deliverable
What It Contains
Exposure map
Full classification of currency exposures by type, entity and materiality.
Risk appetite statement
An agreed tolerance and target hedge ratios endorsed by the board.
Hedging policy
A written policy covering limits, instruments and delegated authority.
Hedge register
A disciplined record of positions, maturities and effectiveness.
Board reporting
A clear pack showing exposure, coverage and cost of hedging.
How It Runs

The engagement, phase by phase

The sequence is fixed; the pace is agreed case by case around your priorities.

01

Assess

Quantify exposures and the cost of unmanaged currency risk.

02

Agree

Set appetite and hedge ratios with the board and audit committee.

03

Implement

Put the policy, instruments and governance in place.

04

Govern

Report coverage and effectiveness on a disciplined cadence.

Board-ready
Policy the board can stand behind
Measurable
Clear ratios and reporting
Practical
Built for teams without a dedicated desk

Give your currency risk a policy, not a habit.

We will map your exposures and draft a framework your board can approve.

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