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Definition of

forward delivery

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delivery at agreed future date a delivery at some date in the future that has been agreed to by the buyer and seller

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  • To Hedge or Not to Hedge

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    As an alternative to a forward contract, the currency could be exchanged immediately in the spot market, i.e. where the transaction is agreed on the “spot” and takes place immediately. The exchange rate is known as fixed, the transaction immediate (two days delivery normally), and the administration
    By Steve Robinson

  • Risk Management of Islamic Finance Instruments

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    Parties to forward agreements need to have exactly opposite hedging interests, which inter alia coincide in the timing of protection sought against adverse price movements and the quantity of asset delivery
    By Andreas Jobst

  • Essentials for Export Success: Understanding How Risks and Relationships Lead to Rewards

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    Three basic transactions for managing FX risk are spot transactions, forward transactions and options. Spot transactions are purchases or sales of foreign currency for “immediate” delivery. Forward transactions carry a specified price and stipulated future value date for the exchange of currencies
    By Paul Beretz

  • Infrastructure Finance: Islamic Alternative

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    The advantage of the istisna’a contract is that the payment and delivery structures are fully negotiable between the parties, and that additional controls can be built in. This transaction can be structured as a syndicated facility, but could equally be wrapped up in sukuk.
    By Natalie Schoon

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Definitions of ’forward delivery’ and meaning of ’forward delivery’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’forward delivery’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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