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The following are the net currency positions of a U.S. FI (stated in U.S. dollars). Currency Assets Liabilities FX Bought FX Sold British pound 24,600
The following are the net currency positions of a U.S. FI (stated in U.S. dollars).
| Currency | Assets | Liabilities | FX Bought | FX Sold |
| British pound | 24,600 | 70,000 | 170,400 | 321,000 |
| Yen | 31,000 | 20,400 | 250,000 | 220,000 |
| Swiss franc | 10,200 | 9,800 | 8,000 | 10,800 |
a.What is the FI's net exposure in British pounds?
b. What is the price volatility if the maximum potential adverse move in yields is estimated at 20 basis points?
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