Bank 1 can issue five-year CDs at an annual rate of 11 percent fixed or at a

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Bank 1 can issue five-year CDs at an annual rate of 11 percent fixed or at a variable rate of LIBOR plus 2 percent. Bank 2 can issue five-year CDs at an annual rate of 13 percent fixed or at a variable rate of LIBOR plus 3 percent.

a. Is a mutually beneficial swap possible between the two banks?

b. Where is the comparative advantage of the two banks?

c. What is an example of a feasible swap?

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Financial Institutions Management A Risk Management Approach

ISBN: 9781266138225

11th International Edition

Authors: Anthony Saunders, Marcia Millon Cornett, Otgo Erhemjamts

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