In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we speak with Amol Dhargalkar, Managing Partner and Chairman at Chatham Financial, to explore how today’s volatile interest rate environment is impacting treasury teams, capital markets, and debt structuring strategies. Amol unpacks practical strategies for funding, risk management, and hedging, along with a Treasury 101 breakdown of derivatives and cross-currency swaps. If you're looking for clear, strategic guidance on navigating financial risk, this is a must-listen episode.

Amol Dhargalkar leads Chatham Financial’s corporate advisory practice and brings over two decades of experience in helping multinationals and global institutions build resilient capital structures. Under his leadership, Chatham combines advisory expertise with advanced technology, supporting clients with solutions across derivatives, capital markets, and risk management.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why the current macroeconomic environment is seen as a "Goldilocks" economy, and why many treasurers disagree
• How companies can manage funding in a high-rate environment through diversification and capital structure planning
• The growing role of cross-currency swaps and interest rate derivatives in risk mitigation
• Why simpler FX hedging strategies often outperform complex options in volatile markets
• The evolution of debt structuring, private capital markets, and the impact on both investment-grade and high-yield issuers

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps 

 [00:00] - Introduction & CTP Certification Promo

[01:24] - Economic Outlook: The "Goldilocks" Scenario Explained

[04:34] - What High-Interest Rates Mean for Treasurers

[08:29] - Structuring for Resilience: Diversification & Laddering

[10:35] - Investment Grade vs. High Yield Funding Tactics

[14:15] - Cash Investment Strategies in a High-Yield World

[16:50] - How Rates Impact Debt Structuring & Hedging

[27:06] - The LIBOR Transition & Derivatives Market Evolution

[39:13] - FX Risk Management: Keeping It Simple

[46:53] - AI, Data, and the Future of Treasury Risk Tools

[49:03] - Chatham Financial’s Global Advisory Mission

[56:38] - Final Thoughts on Long-Term Planning & Resilience

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