According to the investment plan, Jason decided to invest some money in corporate bonds. After receiving advice from her financial planner, Isabel, he bought a few units of Telesto bonds from Bumi Armada Berhad. The bond has a par value of RM100 per unit and a coupon interest of 7 percent. The bond can be redeemed in 10 years at the
par value. Jason's required
show all working. ( only answer questions (iv and v). )
i.The coupon interest is payable on an annual basis.
ii. The coupon interest is payable on a semi-annual basis.
iii. The coupon interest is increased by 1 percent and paid semiannually.
iv. Based on part (iii), if Hanna offers to buy Jason's bonds at RM100 for each unit, what will be Isabel's advice to Jason?
v. The maturity period is going up by 5 years and the interest is paid annually.
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