Cross-Currency Liquidity and Overseas Operations

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Cross-Currency Liquidity and Overseas Operations - Article

This article explains cross-currency liquidity risk and liquidity management for banks with overseas branches and subsidiaries. It covers foreign-currency mismatches, FX swap dependence, transferability of funds, significant currencies, home-host regulatory requirements, overseas structural liquidity, centralised oversight and local self-sufficiency. It helps CAIIB BFM learners understand why surplus liquidity in one currency or entity may not be available where it is actually needed.

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