为江苏企业撑起汇率“安全伞”

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the tailored financial solutions provided by Industrial Bank's Nanjing branch to help a lithium battery state-owned enterprise stabilize its foreign exchange rates, thereby reducing the impact of currency fluctuations on financial reports [1][2] - The bank designed a "12-month price stabilization plan" for a leading domestic lithium battery precursor company, allowing it to lock in exchange rates and avoid daily monitoring of currency fluctuations [1] - The financial solution includes a "sell USD call option" strategy, where the company receives upfront option fees and can choose to settle at a predetermined rate, thus providing a form of insurance against exchange rate volatility [1] Group 2 - In response to the national foreign exchange management bureau's requirements, the bank established a currency risk management task force at the beginning of the year, visiting over 500 foreign trade enterprises in key cities [2] - The bank has facilitated the processing of foreign exchange derivatives such as forwards, options, and swaps for 115 enterprises, amounting to nearly $1.5 billion, positioning itself as a leader among provincial joint-stock banks [2] - The bank also introduced a "foreign exchange derivative discount package" aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, offering low or zero margin requirements and significant fee reductions [1][2]