How to risk-proof your business against exchange rate fluctuations Given the increasingly global nature of business and investments, fluctuations in foreign exchange or forex rates now impact a vast number of businesses affecting as they do both profits and investment decisions of importers and exporters, multinational businesses, bankers and international investors. In addition, even a domestic business can face risks to its profits and market share as a result of fluctuations in foreign currency prices.

In this book, a vastly experienced banker and financial expert shows how you can risk-proof your business and profits against adverse exchange rate fluctuations, highlighting: Factors that determine exchange rates; How to make sense of forex rate quotations; Forward rates: forward differential, premium / discount, forward rate quotations; Types of forex contracts, including long-term forward contracts; Foreign exchange transactions: different ways you can receive or remit forex; Foreign exchange risks: what they are and how you can control them using swaps, forward rate agreements, futures and options, etc.; How to forecast forex rates; Plus, a glossary of important forex terms.

Many business professionals mistakenly consider foreign exchange to be a complex and arcane topic. Assuming no real prior knowledge, this book demystifies the subject making it easily understandable. The author's thrust is on clarity and usefulness; his goal to help you understand how you can protect your business and profits from the risks of adverse foreign exchange fluctuations. RAGHU PALAT is one of India's leading writers on banking, finance and investments. He has written over thirty extremely well received books. A career banker, Mr. Palat has held very senior positions with multinational banks in India and abroad. Raghu Palat is presently a consultant to several banks and also runs a dedicated finance portal.