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The Hedge Reborn - Rethinking Interest Rate Risk in Volatile Markets
Rapid rate hikes have reignited focus on interest rate risk in the banking book. Banks are rebuilding hedging frameworks, adopting dynamic swaps and options, and revisiting behavioral models to manage deposit volatility. Regulators demand granular IRRBB stress testing, while treasury teams balance accounting stability with capital efficiency. Smart, adaptive hedging is once again a core strategic defense.
Nov 18, 2025
Center for Financial Professionals
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Tags: ALM, Treasury and Liquidity Risk
The Hedge Reborn - Rethinking Interest Rate Risk in Volatile Markets
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  • Interest rate risk has re-emerged as a critical treasury challenge

  • Basel IRRBB standards push banks to model earnings and equity sensitivity

  • Rate shocks expose flaws in behavioral and depositor models

  • Hedging strategies shift to dynamic swaps, options, and structured overlays

  • Hedge accounting regains popularity to stabilize earnings volatility

  • Regulators demand granular stress testing and scenario diversity

  • AI tools enhance forecasting of deposit and prepayment behavior

  • Treasury now treats IRRBB as a strategic competitive lever

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