Chatham Financial

Chamber Of Commerce End Users Huddle Over Derivatives Reform

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Chamber Of Commerce End Users Huddle Over Derivatives Reform

By Katy Burne

August 18, 2010

“The MSP definition is not industry-specific and could apply to any company in any industry whose degree of hedging activity is roughly deemed systemically significant,” explained Luke Zubrod, regulatory advisory services director at swaps consultancy Chatham Financial. “The hope would be that it doesn’t affect too many industrial companies, but it could, depending on where the SEC and CFTC set thresholds around substantial positions…
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FX Hedging: Quantifying Currency Risk

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FX Hedging: Quantifying Currency Risk

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 2-3pm EDT

With such significant swings in currency exchange rates, many firms are re-evaluating their currency risk management programs. This webinar will explore a methodology that firms can use to identify and hedge their currency exposures, and will also present a brief discussion around the metrics and key issues that firms consider when implementing a hedging program. Attendance is complimentary, and 1 CPE credit is available for participation.
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FX Hedging: Product Overview and Hedge Accounting

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FX Hedging: Product Overview and Hedge Accounting

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 2-3pm EDT

Many firms are re-evaluating their currency risk programs with the recent significant swings in currency exchange rates. This webinar will explore the types of currency hedging products and the common issues associated with foreign currency hedge accounting. Chatham will identify individual hedging products and explain the variations such as collar, average rate option, and window forwards. Attendance is complimentary, and 1 CPE credit is available for participation.
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WEBINAR – FX Hedging: Quantifying Currency Risk

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Thursday, September 9, 2010, 2-3pm EDT

WEBINAR – FX Hedging: Quantifying Currency Risk: With such significant swings in currency exchange rates, many firms are re-evaluating their currency risk management programs. This webinar will explore a methodology that firms can use to identify and hedge their currency exposures, and will also present a brief discussion around the metrics and key issues that firms consider when implementing a hedging program. Attendance is complimentary, and 1 CPE credit is available for participation.
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2010 Finance and Strategy Summit – Washington, D.C.

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September 15-16, 2010

2010 Finance and Strategy Summit – Washington, D.C.: Chatham will be visiting with attendees of the Survival to Revival conference, which is dedicated to finance and strategy and the individuals who drive these valuable aspects of business. If you are attending, please stop by and visit Chatham at Booth #17.

WEBINAR – FX Hedging: Product Overview and Hedge Accounting

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:16 +0000

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 2-3pm EDT

WEBINAR – FX Hedging: Product Overview and Hedge Accounting: Many firms are re-evaluating their currency risk programs with the recent significant swings in currency exchange rates. This webinar will explore the types of currency hedging products and the common issues associated with foreign currency hedge accounting. Chatham will identify individual hedging products and explain the variations such as collar, average rate option, and window forwards. Attendance is complimentary, and 1 CPE credit is available for participation.
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BOTTOM LEFT ANNOUNCEMENT

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OTC LegislationHow the new Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act will affect you.

There’s a Derivative in Your Cereal

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:31:30 +0000

There’s a Derivative in Your Cereal

By Sam Peterson

July 29, 2010

“Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are perhaps the most feared and despised of all financial creations, even more than sub-prime mortgages. After all, Warren Buffet famously referred to them as “financial weapons of mass destruction.” Though few know it, Americans’ everyday lives are touched by the hidden hand of OTC derivatives…
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Risk Consultancy Launches Derivatives Regulation Advisory

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:11:21 +0000

Risk Consultancy Launches Derivatives Regulation Advisory

By Katy Burne

July 20, 2010

*Registration required

“There was a need for expertise on a highly technical subject matter and not a lot of desire to gain that expertise from the banks,” said Zubrod, a director at Chatham. “The [new unit] translates a Washington-focused exercise into one specifically focused on the business community…
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ULI 2010 Fall Meeting & Urban Land Expo – Washington, D.C.

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October 13-15, 2010

ULI 2010 Fall Meeting & Urban Land Expo – Washington, D.C.: Chatham will be visiting with with top decision makers as they meet to share strategies and solutions for dealing with today’s issue in the real estate industry. Please stop by and visit Chatham at Booth #720 if you are attending this event.