Volatile movement: Managing FX risk

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Central banks focus on reserves and currencies

Central banks have dropped their traditional low profile - becoming more proactive, accumulating large reserves and intervening actively to support their national currencies and interests. The composition of their reserves is also changing, with a number of central banks considering moves to reduce their exposure to the US dollar, reports Joanne Hart.

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Corporates left at the sharp end of currency risk

Unprecedented volatility on the foreign exchange markets has dramatically increased the currency-related risks for corporates and has forced them to re-evaluate their strategies for hedging against sudden shifts. Banks and software suppliers are developing tools to help them address the situation, writes Frances Maguire.

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FX emerges as the big winner of the crisis

FX volumes have risen to new heights on the back of a huge increase in spot volumes and more activity from a broader range of players. But what the figures really tell us is that FX has matured as an asset class. Geraldine Lambe reports.