"We engaged Rochford to out-source the Group’s hedge accounting implementation. We have found them to be very good value and professional. They have gone the extra mile to guide the Group and the external Auditors throughout the implementation – they have been continually very willing and active in providing advice. As the work expanded, Rochford has been able to seamlessly accommodate."
– Adam Meehan, Group Financial Controller, Petredec Pte Ltd
"The financial instruments available to manage our risk are very complex and are too numerous to count. Rochford stepped us through the pros and cons of each, syndicated the transaction and helped us get the best possible pricing."
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“Rochford have become a valued partner in our Treasury operations. They have helped establish efficient tools and processes that span forecasting, cash & liquidity management, hedge accounting and FX risks while providing expert ongoing operating support and strategic advice. Their services have proven an excellent substitute for a broader internal Treasury team and Treasury system.”
– Joe Basile, CFO, iNova
“Rochford’s highly practical consultations aligned our senior stakeholders on critical next steps and longer-term risk management objectives. Their developed solutions required minimal disruption to our staff and provided us with tools that are empowering a scalable, policy-led program for managing risk and enhancing profitability.”
– Jonathon Hirst, Corporate Treasurer, SunRice
“We are delighted with the work Kevin and the team at Rochford have done for The Institute in relation to our ongoing hedge accounting requirements. Rochford’s proactive approach and independence ensured we had accurate mark-to-market valuations and that our hedge accounting strategy was aligned to the commercial risk management objectives, resulting in minimised hedge ineffectiveness to profit or loss.”
– Ganen Nadaragh, Group Financial Controller, George Institute for Global Health
"I was really impressed with the work that Kevin and the team at Rochford did for SG Fleet in relation to our ongoing interest rate risk management. Rochford’s approach and independence ensured we had the best possible visibility of the economics of our re-financing and ensured that our hedge accounting strategy was aligned to our commercial risk management objectives."
– Kevin Wundram, CFO, SG Fleet
“Rochford successfully managed a seamless creation and implementation of cash flow forecasting throughout our three global regions. Their ability to align our diverse stakeholder expectations across over 20 countries into a cohesive operation has delivered immense operational and economic value that we benefit from daily.”
– Deon Matthys, Group Treasurer, Navitas Pty Ltd
"For all our cross-border transactions, whether we are investing or divesting, Rochford has been our advisor of choice for more than a decade; ensuring that our currency risks are proactively managed and best execution is always achieved."
– Gareth Banks, Partner, Odyssey Private Equity
"Since engaging Rochford we have changed the way we view foreign exchange risk and even the way we conduct our underlying business; the result has been a more dynamic and efficient company, accompanied by a significant improvement in cash flow visibility."
– Alf Taylor, tna solutions Pty Ltd
“Dynamic Supplies has been working with the Rochford Group, led by Tom and Derek for over 4 years. Their advice on both the AUD and NZD consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of the underlying market drivers and also how these specifically apply to our business. Their research and advice consistently provide us with the tools to both mitigate risk and take advantage of opportunities as they arise. They have also provided invaluable advice with regard to the structure of the appropriate hedging solutions allowing us to achieve margin protection whilst still participating in favourable market moves. I would not hesitate to recommend Tom and the Rochford Group for good independent advice.”
– Carl Scuderi, Chief Financial Officer – Dynamic Supplies Pty Ltd
“Rochford, especially Derek, have been advising Expanz International on FX for over 5 years. They have become very familiar with our FX requirements and timing, establishing an excellent relationship with the Expanz team. Over this period we have optimised our hedging practices making greater use of market orders to meet our requirements. Although we are only hedging, and do not engage in speculation, Derek has assisted Expanz to better manage our FX exposure resulting in significant value add to the business, all arising from the quality and confidence that underpins our dealings with Rochford.”
– Tim Shepherd, Finance Manager, Expanz International Pty Ltd
“Rochford has played a key role over the years in assisting us to protect our gross margins in times of AUD appreciation. Their dynamic and consultative hedging approach has allowed significant uplift during periods of favourable FX trends.“
– Greg Darwell, Founder & CEO, Mulwarra Export Pty Ltd
“We are delighted with the positive changes they have made to our business and are enjoying a relationship that has developed further than our expectations. Derek and his team are a true pleasure to work and be associated with.“
– Peter Calopedis, Group Finance Manager, TNA Australia Pty Ltd
