2. If you are working with the asset-liability committee in one of the big banks and the committee knew that the interest rates will increase within the next six months. How can banks take advantage of this opportunity?

(ii) Would it be possible to adjust the repricing Gap in a 6-month time? (1m)

(iii) In light of what you have learned about interest rate risk, what else can you do to deal with this situation? (1m)