SMEs face significant financial challenges in the global marketplace, particularly in managing capital and mitigating risks related to currency fluctuations. Strategic use of trade finance loans and FX hedging is crucial to achieve sustainable growth.

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As a fund manager overseeing a fund denominated in a foreign currency, exchange rate fluctuations can have a significant impact on the value of management fees in their base currency.

Managing this foreign exchange risk requires careful consideration of hedging strategies, especially for illiquid assets like private equity, real estate, or infrastructure.

In this article, we highlight six key considerations for fund managers when hedging the FX risk of management fees and how our solution for the alternative investment community can solve this challenge.