With its own valuation desk, Zanders provides an independent and reliable service to its clients. In short, the valuation desk determines and validates the market values of financial products, such as derivatives and loans, for all market segments. Rogier Galesloot, who… read more
Real estate restructuring
Complex restructuring projects highlight the broad scope of services and expertise at Zanders. At the beginning of this year, Zanders further increased its strength in this area with the appointment of consultant Derck Jan Smits.
Small Companies – Big Risks?
Export companies are by definition focused on international markets. Despite the promise of increased revenues, exports inherently increase the exposure to currency and other financial markets. Recent events have clearly illustrated the huge impact of currency on price and, by extension,… read moreDerivatives are often used to mitigate or offset risks (such as interest or currency risk) that arise from corporate activities. The standard accounting treatment for hedge instruments is that changes in fair value will have to be recorded in Profit and… read more
Warren Buffet once called these products 'weapons of mass destruction', how do credit default swaps work?
Multi-billionaire Warren Buffet once called these products 'weapons of mass destruction', because he thought they were partly responsible for causing the credit crunch. Despite this remark, there is still a buoyant trade in credit default swaps. Here we discuss how they… read more
Abolition of tax relief on mortgage interest: a risk or an opportunity?
A discussion has been raging for years in the Netherlands about making cuts in tax relief on mortgage interest, but so far moves to alter the system have come to nothing. But this look set to change. The tax relief on… read more
The importance of determining the value of liabilities is increasing
When the financial world talks about market value, it usually concerns the asset side of the balance sheet. Asset managers are constantly determining the value of shares and bonds.
In turn, banks specialize in determining the value of loans and mortgages.… read more
Alternative valuation method in the sustainable energy industry
Zanders has been involved in financing issues and transactions related to sustainable energy for several years now, supporting developers, power companies, and start-ups in a variety of countries.
As part of one of its consultancy projects, Zanders advised a Dutch… read more
How to price illiquid or OTC instruments at market value
It’s hard to put a value on some things (think a loyal friend or a sunny day) but financial instruments shouldn’t fall into that category.
This article takes a look at calculating pricing for illiquid or OTC instruments not quoted… read more
An interest swap is a practical way of covering interest rate risks. Provided that a number of rules are observed, it is permissible to use hedge accounting in such cases.
In this article, senior consultant Mark van den Berg explains… read more
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