International finance - Short term funds

Why would an organization consider investing short-term funds overseas?

International Finance Decision Question

Whose perspective is more important when making international financial decisions. Is it the parent company or the foreign subsidiary? most importantly why? I am thinking its the parent comany, but I want to make sure. Can you clarify this and state why to your position? Thanks

International Finance and Transactional Exposure.

Can someone help me out with two questions that I am struggling with comprehending. Can you provide in layman's term: 1) How does hedging help in limiting a company's transactional exposure? 2) How does a currency swap help in limiting transactional exposure?

Currency Fluctuations when Making Long-term Loan Decision

How can one take advantage of currency fluctuations when making long-term loan decisions?

Global management in practice

Scenario: You have achieved great success at Physical Movement Company (PM Co.) as their Sales Manager. PM Company is a three year old, US$25 million home healthcare company, headquartered in the northeastern part of the United States. The firm creates and sells wheelchairs, walkers or other types of "mobility products" that give a person some level of mobility when they can no longer completely ambulate on their own. Recently due to an influx of inquiries about your mobility products and some very large, direct sales to customers outside your home country, you have been promoted to the position of Vice-President of International Sales, responsible for all sales outside the United States. T... click for more