Taiwan insurers advised to hedge forex risk

October 2 2017 by InsuranceAsia News Staff

The Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) has urged insurers operating in Taiwan to hedge currency risk so they minimise the effects of a potential drop in the US dollar’s value on their investments.

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