notes to the consolidated financial statements - Sacombank
notes to the consolidated financial statements - Sacombank
notes to the consolidated financial statements - Sacombank
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44.2 Market risk<br />
The Group takes on exposure <strong>to</strong> market risks, which is <strong>the</strong> risk that <strong>the</strong> fair value or future cash flows of a <strong>financial</strong><br />
instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risks arise from open positions in interest rate,<br />
currency and equity products, all of which are exposed <strong>to</strong> general and specific market movements and changes in <strong>the</strong> level<br />
of volatility of market rates or prices such as interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates and equity prices.<br />
44.2.1 Foreign exchange risk<br />
Foreign exchange risk is <strong>the</strong> risk that <strong>the</strong> value of a <strong>financial</strong> instrument will fluctuate due <strong>to</strong> changes in foreign exchange<br />
rates. The Group was incorporated and operates in Vietnam, with VND as its functional currency. The major currency in<br />
which <strong>the</strong> Group transacts is VND. The exchange rate between VND and foreign currencies during <strong>the</strong> year fluctuated<br />
significantly. The Group’s loans and advances were mainly denominated in VND with <strong>the</strong> remainder mainly in USD.<br />
However, some of <strong>the</strong> Group o<strong>the</strong>r assets are in currencies o<strong>the</strong>r than <strong>the</strong> functional currency and USD. The Group<br />
management has set limits on positions by currency. Positions are moni<strong>to</strong>red on a daily basis and hedging strategies used<br />
<strong>to</strong> ensure positions are maintained within established limits<br />
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