Taiwan’s life insurers have slashed their holdings of forwards at a record pace after regulatory changes allowed them to spread out the impact of currency fluctuations on their balance sheets.

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Should global risk conditions continue to deteriorate, we are likely to continue to selectively hedge exposures with currency forwards rather than sell bonds. We are underweight the Chinese renminbi ...

Non-convertible currency is a type of money that isn't freely tradable on foreign markets. Understand its purpose and effects on international investments.

Transactions of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives rose to the highest level last year, helped by a sharp increase in currency forwards and interest swaps, data showed Tuesday. The combined turnover ...

The forwards market is signaling expectations for further yuan losses as the currency is pressured by US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and angst over potential intervention from the ...

Currency fluctuations can have wide-ranging impacts on the economy. They can affect commerce, economic growth, capital flows, inflation, or interest rates. The strength or weakness of the underlying ...

Using tools like forwards and options, currency-neutral funds hedge foreign-exchange risks. Investing in currency-neutral funds can protect against losses from unfavorable exchange-rate shifts.