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CIPS Exam L5M2 Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M2 exam
Question #: 20
Topic #: 1
[All L5M2 Questions]

Leo LLP is a company which sources materials internationally, and then sells these on nationally at a small margin. Leo LLP has noted that there is a risk of exchange rate fluctuations making their purchases unviable. The CFO has declared that the only way to mitigate this risk is via hedging and that they should look at price fixing. is this correct?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Cashflow issues can lead to serious financial problems and the company going bust. Therefore this risk must be treated.


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Jodi
7 days ago
Hedging is definitely the way to go! Who needs unpredictable exchange rates when you can have the sweet, sweet stability of a fixed price?
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Reuben
19 days ago
But what about taking out insurance? Wouldn't that also be a good option to consider?
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Latonia
20 days ago
I agree with Maia, hedging can help protect Leo LLP from exchange rate fluctuations.
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Maia
26 days ago
I think the CFO is right, hedging is the best way to mitigate the risk.
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