The Metallgesellschaft Saga: A Case Study in Financial Risk Management for FRM Part I
Introduction (Relevant for FRM Exam) Every once in a while, a financial disaster unfolds that becomes a case study, providing valuable lessons for future generations. The story of Metallgesellschaft’s hedging disaster is one such example. This German conglomerate’s misadventure in the oil markets in the United States resulted in one of the most notable disasters