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Large spending on clinical research projects in a foreign country can expose life science companies to potentially millions in foreign currency risks. A successful clinical research relationship may depend on rigorous risk-hedged planning and management.
Hear SVB's Life Science and Foreign Exchange teams engage in a dialogue covering:
- How to leverage SVB's insight and solutions to improve contract economics
- Case studies of how FX hedging and negotiation tactics can affect the bottom line
- Common contractual terms to be aware of when negotiating with clinical research organizations
- Advantages of negotiating in USD or investigator’s local currency
Speakers:
Nate Wyne, Senior Foreign Exchange Advisor
Peter Compton, Senior Foreign Exchange Advisor
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Foreign exchange transactions can be highly risky, and losses may occur in short periods of time if there is an adverse movement of exchange rates. Exchange rates can be highly volatile and are impacted by numerous economic, political and social factors as well as supply and demand and governmental intervention, control and adjustments. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Before entering any foreign exchange transaction, you should obtain advice from your own tax, financial, legal, accounting and other advisors and only make investment decisions on the basis of your own objectives, experience and resources.
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