Hedging allows organisations to reduce the impact of volatile currency, interest rate and commodity prices on earnings and cash flow. This course explains how to identify exposures, set hedging objectives and policy, and use forwards, futures, swaps and options. Participants evaluate hedging strategies through practical examples and learn the basics of hedge accounting and governance.
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Choosing the wrong hedge, or none at all, can expose your organisation to significant losses. This course helps you understand the instruments and design practical, well-governed hedging programmes.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course uses exposure analysis exercises, instrument pricing examples, strategy comparisons, case studies and hedging policy workshops.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
This course is suitable for:
Participants will develop competencies in:
A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
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