Alan Hicks worked for Fidelity Bank and Chase Manhattan, where he was Global FX Options Manager, moving to Standard Chartered Bank in 1994. In 1996, Alan formed his own company - Options Training and Consulting Limited - offering advice, training, education and support in all aspects of options.Written for the corporate treasurer or finance director, Managing Currency Risk Using Foreign Exchange Options gives a clear perspective of how foreign exchange (FX) options are derived and a clear understanding of the benefits, cost, risks, and rewards associated with FX options strategies. The early chapters provide a gentle introduction, and the book gradually builds in complexity, covering hedging in three stages. The author concentrates on practical application of options as experienced in the real-world. He illustrates his point with examples drawn from the corporate world.Written for the corporate treasurer or finance director, this book gives a clear perspective of how foreign exchange (FX) options are derived and a clear understanding of the benefits, cost, risks, and rewards associated with FX options strategies. The early chapters provide a gentle introduction, and the book gradually builds in complexity, covering hedging in three stages. The author illustrates his point with examples drawn from the corporate world.
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