Citi Korea held an FX and Rates Risk Management Seminar on 11 September in Seoul, inviting senior executives and decision-makers from leading Korean corporates. Citi operates across global capital markets, covering key asset classes including foreign exchange, rates, commodities and equities, and provides corporate clients with world-class products and professional solutions. The seminar addressed key issues for corporate leaders, including the global FX and rates outlook, risk management strategies under market volatility, and the use of derivatives for hedging. Yoshiyuki Takano, Citi`s head of corporate solutions group for Asia North and Japan, presented insights on interest rate hedging strategies related to foreign currency bond issuance in Japan. His session was particularly relevant for Korean corporates already active in, or preparing to enter, the North Asia market, and was followed by a highly engaged Q&A. The event also featured Paul Smith, Citi’s head of markets for JANA (Japan, Asia North and Australia), who visited Korea from 8 to 11 September. During his stay, he met with major corporate clients to discuss opportunities enabled by Citi’s global network. In his welcome remarks, Paul highlighted the importance of the Korean market, stating “South Korea is one of Citi’s key markets globally, home not only to world-class corporates but also to dynamic companies with significant growth potential. Leveraging Citi’s unrivaled global network across more than 180 countries, we support our clients with differentiated insights and solutions that drive their growth and performance both locally and internationally. We remain fully committed to supporting the continued growth of the Korean market.” David Um, head of markets at Citi Korea, said, “This seminar offered a valuable opportunity to discuss more concrete approaches to managing FX and rates risks faced by Korean corporates. Citi Korea leverages its deep understanding of the local market to deliver practical, actionable solutions tailored to each client’s needs. We will continue to support our clients in navigating market volatility with confidence and proactively capturing new opportunities for growth.” Redisseminated by The Asian Banker
