Definition for : Matching principle

Matching principle consists of matching the profile of Assets (Duration, currencies, fixed rate / floating rate) with the profile of Liabilities, so that cash outflows are matched by the cash inflows. Matching principle is also called Hedging principle or Cash flow matching approach.

(See Chapters Chapter 36 Returning cash to shareholders and Chapter 49 Managing working capital of the Vernimmen)

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