FTI Treasury Talks: Foreign Exchange Risk Management

April 16, 2026

FTI Treasury Talks FX Risk Management Strategies in Volatile Markets

In this episode of FTI Treasury Talks: Conversations with the Experts, we explore foreign exchange risk management, one of the most pressing challenges facing treasury teams operating in today’s unpredictable global markets.

FTI Treasury experts Shane O’Keeffe, Head of Innovation, and Barry Callaghan, Front Office Senior Manager, share their expertise in FX markets, hedging strategy, and treasury technology across complex multinational environments. Together, they examine how organisations can build disciplined, scalable approaches to managing currency risk, and why doing so has become a strategic imperative rather than a back-office function.

The discussion covers practical frameworks for identifying and quantifying FX exposures, selecting the right hedging instruments, and building an FX policy that supports both operational and strategic objectives. This session is particularly relevant for professionals involved in treasury and cash management, financial risk and compliance, CFO and finance leadership, and corporate finance and international operations.

Key Topics Covered

  • Understanding FX Exposure How to identify and quantify FX exposures across your organisation, including transactional, translational, and economic risk.
  • Hedging Instruments and Strategies An overview of the hedging tools available and how to match instruments to your organisation’s specific risk profile, size, and complexity.
  • Building a Scalable FX Policy The key components of a disciplined FX policy, from governance and approval frameworks to execution and reporting, and how to design one that grows with your business.
  • Navigating Market Volatility Lessons drawn from recent periods of market turbulence and how treasury teams can strengthen resilience when currency markets move sharply.
  • Technology and Automation in FX How modern treasury technology and workflow automation are transforming the way FX risk is managed, monitored, and reported.

Why FX Risk Management Matters

Unmanaged currency exposure can erode profitability, distort financial reporting, and introduce strategic uncertainty. Independent of the size or sector of an organisation, a structured approach to FX risk allows treasury teams to:

  • Identify and quantify exposures with confidence
  • Select and execute hedging strategies aligned to risk appetite
  • Strengthen margins and improve forecasting accuracy
  • Operate with greater predictability in volatile market conditions

This session highlights how effective FX risk management moves beyond technical execution to become a genuine source of strategic value for the business.

About FTI Treasury Talks

The FTI Treasury Talks series delivers expert perspectives through engaging conversations with treasury and finance leaders on topics that matter, including valuation, in-house bank solutions, treasury outsourcing, risk management, and technology enablement. Each episode offers practical guidance, industry insights, and actionable strategies designed to support treasury teams in enhancing capabilities and driving value.

To explore how FTI Treasury can help your organisation design and implement a robust FX risk management framework, contact our team or subscribe to the FTI Treasury newsletter for updates and future expert discussions.